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Indian Markets Rally as Nifty Reclaims 25,000 on US-India Trade Optimism

Sensex and Nifty surge over 1.5% following reports of potential zero-tariff US-India trade deal and strong institutional buying.

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Trader Edward Curran works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Overview

  • Indian equity benchmarks rebounded strongly on May 15, with Sensex rising 1,200 points (+1.48%) to 82,530.74 and Nifty climbing 395 points (+1.60%) to close at 25,062.10, marking its highest level since October 2024.
  • The rally was fueled by reports of US President Donald Trump’s comments on a potential zero-tariff trade deal with India, though specifics of the proposal remain unclear.
  • Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers, infusing Rs 5,392.94 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold Rs 1,668.47 crore worth of equities, according to provisional data.
  • Key sectors such as metals, automobiles, real estate, and financial services led the recovery, with most Nifty 50 stocks ending in the green.
  • Global markets remained cautious as US-China trade tensions persisted, while US stock futures dipped ahead of key economic data releases and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks.