20 August, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex Surges 558, Nifty Above 24,200 Amid Strong Global Cues

Sensex Surges over 400 Points, Nifty Above 24,200 Ending 7-day Losing Streak on Positive Global Cues

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. The Indian equity market rebounded on Thursday, with the Sensex rising over 400 points and the Nifty holding above 24,200, snapping a week-long losing streak. The recovery came on the back of falling US bond yields, short-covering and other factors that boosted investor sentiment. Business News | Sensex Surges over 400 Points, Nifty Above 24,200 Ending 7-day Losing Streak on Positive Globa…

Sensex jumps over 550 points at open, Nifty above 24,200 as IT stocks lead

Indian equities opened sharply higher on Thursday, led by IT and financial stocks. The move came as analysts pointed to oversold conditions and easing US bond yields.

20 August, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex surges 558, Nifty above 24,200 amid strong global cues

Asian equities advanced on Thursday after Wall Street edged higher amid reports that the US is considering buybacks of longer-term Treasury securities to help ease borrowing costs, boosting investor sentiment.