Weekly market update, Apr 10, 2026

Indian equity markets posted their strongest weekly gains, driven by improving global sentiment after the United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. The NSE Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex rallied nearly 6% during the week, marking their best performance since the first week of February 2021. The broader market indices BSE 150 Midcap and BSE 250 Smallcap rose by 7.25% and 7.15%, respectively. On the BSE sectoral front, all sectors gained. Auto was the major gainer, up 10.30%, followed by Bankex and Metal, up 8.58% and 7.80%, respectively. FMCG and Healthcare gained 4.35% and 3.02% respectively.

India heads into a pivotal week marked by key economic data releases, major corporate earnings, and significant political developments. Inflation figures, including retail and wholesale data for March, will offer insights into price trends, alongside trade data reflecting global pressures. The corporate landscape will see several financial institutions and IT firms, notably Wipro, announce quarterly results. Hopes of a quick diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran faded over the weekend, reviving oil‑supply concerns and setting the stage for a cautious start to the week for Indian markets. the market reaction could be shaped by developments around shipping flows and oil prices.

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