Indian stock markets opened higher on Wednesday, buoyed by positive global sentiment that lifted investor confidence.
The Sensex advanced 243 points, or 0.30 per cent, to 82,273, while the Nifty gained 79 points, or 0.31 per cent, to begin the session at 25,225.
Analysts noted that although the 20-day simple moving average (SMA) provided support in the previous session, they continue to place greater emphasis on the bearish engulfing pattern, signalling a cautious outlook.
Experts commented, “We remain equally prepared to switch sides if Nifty manages to push beyond 25230. However, we will wait for a break beyond 25330 to play directional upsides.”
Broad-based buying was visible across sectors, led by gains in heavyweights such as Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, NTPC, L&T, Power Grid, BEL, Bharti Airtel, Trent, and Asian Paints, which rose up to 1.2 per cent in early deals.
Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, Infosys, and Titan Company slipped as much as 1.2 per cent, showing mild weakness in early trade.
In the wider market, the Nifty MidCap index climbed 0.38 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap index added 0.20 per cent, suggesting a steady positive tone beyond the benchmark indices.
Among sectoral performers, the Nifty IT and Financial Services indices advanced 0.6 per cent each, while the PSU Bank and Realty indices also traded in the green, mirroring a generally upbeat market mood.
Global Trends and Cautionary Trading Advice
Experts observed that global trends, crude oil prices, and institutional flows will continue to guide near-term movements.
Analysts advised, “In the current environment of heightened volatility and mixed market cues, traders are advised to maintain a cautious ‘buy-on-dips’ approach, particularly when using leverage.”
They further recommended booking partial profits during rallies and maintaining tight trailing stop losses to safeguard gains.
“Fresh long positions should considered only if the Nifty sustains above the 25,300 mark,” analysts further added.
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