Share Market Highlights: Dalal street stages a firm comeback; Nifty ends above 22,500, Sensex jumps 1,000 points

Stock Market Highlights: Markets remained turbulent on Tuesday amid a global trade war and recession fears. China and the US appear to have entered a trade ‘war of attrition’ while the European Union has also floated the possibility of 25% counter-tariffs.

European shares bounced off 14-month lows in early trading after four straight sessions of heavy selling, while global oil prices rebounded following a hefty sell-off. US stock index futures also edged higher after taking in trillions of dollars in losses since last week, as investors keenly await any sign of the US opening up for negotiations.

Indian markets closed on a strong footing today, shaking off Monday’s sharp selloff that had rattled investor sentiment. Both Sensex and Nifty ended the session firmly in the green, marking a sharp turnaround and restoring some calm to Dalal Street.

Here are key factors markets will be looking at-

US markets: The US stock indices didn’t see a bigger sell-off in Monday’s trade. The tech-heavy Nasdaq closed the session on a slightly higher note. It inched higher by 0.10% to settle at 15,603.26. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 349.26 points, or 0.91%, to end at 37,965.60. The S&P 500 shed 0.23% to end at 5,062.25.

FII and DII: The domestic institutional investors were net buyers worth Rs 12,122.45 crore in Monday’s trade. However, the foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 9,040 crore yesterday. The FIIs have sold Rs 22,770.50 crore in April 2025.

RBI MPC: The Reserve Bank of India is expected to cut 25 basis points in key interest rates as inflation is moderating. The decision of the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) headed by Governor Sanjay Malhotra will be announced on Wednesday.