Indian markets continue to recover from the losses of election results day. The Nifty 50 index surged 201 points, or 0.89 percent, to 22,821.40, while the BSE Sensex climbed 692 points to 75,074, reflecting a 0.93 percent gain.
Indian stock markets experienced a significant surge of over 3 percent by the closing session on Wednesday, bouncing back from the losses incurred during the election results.
The market capitalization of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) experienced a significant decline, post-parliamentary election results giving a weaker majority for PM Modi led NDA alliance.
The Sensex opened 270.85 points higher at 72,349.90, while the Nifty gained 156.30 points, starting the day at 22,040.80. Among the Nifty companies, 40 showed advances, and 10 recorded declines.
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Indian stock indices witnessed a bloodbath on the day the Lok Sabha results are being announced, where incumbent BJP performed below par and seems it may fall short of exit poll predictions and the majority mark.
At the opening bell, the Sensex plunged by 1,135.48 points to 75,333.30, while the Nifty dropped by 408.35 points to open at 22,855.55. Among the Nifty companies, only 6 were advancing, and 44 were declining, reflecting widespread caution among investors.
After the stock market opened with an unprecedented uptick on Monday, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday said that markets are confident about BJP returning to power.
Indian benchmark indices closed at record highs on Monday, driven by fresh buying from investors after exit polls indicated a comfortable majority for the NDA government.
The stock market reached an all-time high after exit polls forecast a decisive victory for the BJP-led NDA coalition, sparking widespread investor optimism on Monday.