Indian equities extended gains for a third straight session, with Sensex and Nifty rising on optimism over the Iran-US peace framework and lower oil prices. Broad-based buying in IT, realty, FMCG and oil & gas stocks supported the rally, while volatility eased sharply.
Indian equities extended their recovery as easing US-Iran tensions and softer crude prices supported sentiment. Analysts highlighted Titagarh Rail, Rane Holdings, Bandhan Bank, CMPDI and Netweb Technologies, citing bullish chart patterns, improving momentum and strong technical indicators for near-term gains.
SpaceX shares surged over 14% Tuesday, briefly surpassing Amazon and challenging Microsoft with a nearly $2.9 trillion valuation. The rally, fueled by options trading and anticipation of index inclusion, saw the stock climb significantly from its IPO price. Despite remaining loss-making, investor focus remains on its space launch dominance, Starlink, and AI ventures.
Sebi has closed adjudication proceedings against Prime Focus and its directors, ruling that the company correctly accounted for business transfers to indirect subsidiaries. The regulator found no evidence of misleading financial statements, accounting irregularities, anti-fraud violations or improper profit recognition.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new record high on Tuesday, driven by falling oil prices amid optimism for a U.S.-Iran peace deal. Meanwhile, SpaceX's market value surged past Amazon's, positioning it as the fifth most valuable U.S. company. The S&P 500 saw a slight gain, while the Nasdaq Composite experienced a minor loss.
Oil prices fell to a three-month low Tuesday on optimism over the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a peace deal between the United States and Iran. "Traders are pricing in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as the most immediate and positive result of any peace deal," said David Morrison, senior market analyst at broker Trade Nation.
Indian manufacturing companies saw sales jump 14.5 percent in early 2026. Automobiles, electrical machinery, and metals led this growth. Overall private firms also posted strong double-digit sales increases. This performance highlights a robust period for Indian industry. Input costs rose, but staff costs moderated for manufacturers. Services firms also experienced significant sales expansion.
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