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Sensex Soars 1,516 Pts as Markets Rebound; Hormuz Tensions Fuel Volatility

Indian equity markets opened sharply higher on Tuesday, with the Sensex gaining over 1,500 points, providing relief from recent selling pressure. Market expert Ajay Bagga highlighted that extreme volatility persists, driven by geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and social media speculation. While President Trump paused planned strikes on Iran, crude oil prices remain elevated above $100 per barrel, adding to market uncertainty. Broad-based buying was seen across all major sectors, with Asian and US markets also trading positively.

Key Points: Sensex Jumps 1,516 Pts, Nifty Up 365 in Market Rebound

  • Markets rebound after sell-off
  • Strait of Hormuz tensions cause volatility
  • Oil prices remain elevated near $104
  • All major Nifty sector indices open in green
  • Asian and US markets show positive trends
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Dalal Street takes a breather from sell-off; Sensex jumps 1,516 pts, Nifty up 365 in opening but volatility persists

Indian markets opened strong with Sensex up 1,516 pts. Expert Ajay Bagga warns volatility persists due to Strait of Hormuz tensions and social media-driven trades.

"Someone is making huge profits by taking positions ahead of market-moving social media posts - Ajay Bagga"

Mumbai, March 24

The domestic share markets opened on a positive note on Tuesday, taking a breather from recent selling pressure, with both benchmark indices registering strong gains in early trade. However, market volatility remained high amid ongoing uncertainty linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

The Nifty 50 opened at 22,878.45, gaining 365.80 points or 1.62 per cent, while the BSE Sensex surged by 1,516.08 points or 2.09 per cent to open at 74,212.47.

Market experts noted that despite the recovery, uncertainty continues to weigh on investor sentiment.

Ajay Bagga, banking and market expert, told ANI, "Someone making hay as the world is still not out of the woods, sorry, scratch that, make it, The World is Still Not Out of the Strait of Hormuz. Massive volatility based on social media posts that are promptly denied by adversaries and then blustering rebuttals are made, all the while someone is making huge profits by taking positions ahead of market-moving social media posts and announcements."

He further added that global cues remain mixed. "This morning Asian markets have given up some of their opening gains, oil is slightly up, US dollar is stronger, gold and silver are falling as they have for the past 25 days, and US stock futures are negative 0.4 per cent. It was so wonderful to see Gift Nifty up 800 points plus last night but it is now up around 350 points versus last afternoon's market close in India," he said.

In a surprising move on Monday, President Trump paused planned military strikes on Iran's energy grid for five days, claiming progress in secret negotiations. Iran has publicly dismissed these talks as "fake news," maintaining that no direct dialogue has occurred. Despite the pause, global tensions remain high as the Strait of Hormuz remains a primary flashpoint.

Crude oil prices continued to remain elevated, with Brent crude trading at USD 104 per barrel, after briefly declining below USD 99 per barrel on Monday.

In the commodities segment, gold prices continued their downward trend, with 24 karat gold priced at Rs 137370 per 10 grams. Silver prices also declined sharply by more than 3 per cent to Rs 217823 per kg.

Sectoral indices on the NSE showed broad-based buying, with all sectors opening in the green. Nifty Auto surged more than 2 per cent, Nifty PSU Bank gained 2.40 per cent, Nifty IT rose 1.46 per cent, Nifty FMCG increased 1.44 per cent, Nifty Metal jumped 2.31 per cent, Nifty Pharma advanced 1.15 per cent, and Nifty Private Bank gained 1.62 per cent.

In other Asian markets, a positive trend was observed. Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose by 0.75 per cent to 51920, Singapore's Straits Times gained 0.13 per cent to 4849, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index increased 1.75 per cent to 24797, Taiwan's Weighted index remained flat at 32697, and South Korea's KOSPI index surged more than 2 per cent to 5522.

US markets also ended higher on Monday. The Dow Jones rallied by 1.38 per cent to close at 46208, the S&P 500 gained 1.15 per cent to 6581, and the Nasdaq rose by 1.38 per cent to 21946.

- ANI

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Priya S
A jump of 1500+ points is massive! But the fact that Gift Nifty was up 800 and then halved shows how fragile this rally is. Everything hinges on the Strait of Hormuz. As a long-term investor, I'm holding my positions but not adding anything new until the global picture is clearer. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
PSU Bank up 2.4%! Finally some action there. But oil at $104 is a major worry for our economy and current account deficit. This relief rally might be short-lived if tensions escalate again. Hope our policymakers have a contingency plan.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US, the connection between Trump's announcements, social media posts, and market moves is alarming. Bagga is right to call out the potential for manipulation. Indian markets seem to be reacting to every tweet. Stay safe, investors.
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Vikram M
Broad-based buying across all sectors is a very positive sign. It shows underlying strength in the Indian market despite global headwinds. Maybe the worst of the FII selling is over? Fingers crossed. 🤞
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Karthik V
While the Sensex jump is welcome, let's not forget the middle class investor who has seen gold and silver fall for 25 days straight. Many families invest in physical gold for security. This constant volatility across all asset classes is exhausting for the common man.

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