Sensex Jumps 2,009 Points as Crude Slumps and FII Buying Rises
Foreign funds bought Rs 13,749.82 crore as lower crude prices and hopes of easing West Asia tensions lifted Indian equities.
- The BSE Sensex surged 2,008.61 points, or 2.60%, to close at 79,310.01 on November 5, marking one of its biggest single-day gains in recent months.
- A sharp decline in crude oil prices, with Brent crude falling nearly 9% in the previous session, boosted investor confidence and raised hopes of lower inflationary pressures in India.
- Foreign institutional investors returned strongly to Indian equities, purchasing shares worth approximately ₹7,284 crore on Wednesday, their highest single-day investment since October 2025.
- Optimism following the US midterm election results and expectations of reduced geopolitical tensions in West Asia further strengthened market sentiment and encouraged investors to increase their exposure to equities.
- The rally extended the Indian stock market's winning streak to six consecutive sessions, with the Sensex gaining more than 6,000 points and the Nifty advancing 576 points to close at 24,536.60.
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