On March 24, 2026, Indian stock markets closed sharply higher with the Sensex surging 1,372 points to 74,068.45 and Nifty50 ending at 22,924.90. Larsen & Toubro Ltd and InterGlobe Aviation Ltd led the gains, while Coal India Ltd and Adani Enterprises Ltd were among the top losers.
Indian equity benchmarks rallied strongly on Tuesday, supported by banking, financial, and IT stocks. Investor sentiment improved after reports of easing US–Iran tensions and falling crude oil prices, which boosted aviation and infrastructure shares.
Top Gainers
• InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo): Rose nearly 5.5% to ₹4,162, benefiting from lower crude oil prices.
• Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T): Gained over 5%, driven by strong infrastructure demand and order inflows.
• Bajaj Finance Ltd: Advanced more than 5%, supported by robust financial sector momentum.
• Eicher Motors Ltd: Climbed 3.3%, reflecting optimism in the auto sector.
• Shriram Finance Ltd: Up 3.7%, contributing to the rally in financial services.
Top Losers
• Coal India Ltd: Declined as energy sector sentiment weakened amid falling global coal demand.
• Adani Enterprises Ltd: Dropped on profit booking after recent gains.
• Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd: Marginally lower due to sectoral rotation.
Market Context
• Sensex closed at 74,068.45, up 1,372 points (1.89%).
• Nifty50 ended at 22,924.90, up 412 points (1.98%).
• MidCap and SmallCap indices rose over 2.6%, showing broad-based participation.
• Gains were led by banking, auto, aviation, and infrastructure stocks, while energy and utilities lagged.
Key Highlights
• Sensex surged 1,372 points; Nifty50 closed above 22,900
• InterGlobe Aviation, L&T, Bajaj Finance among top gainers
• Coal India, Adani Enterprises, Power Grid among top losers
• Market sentiment improved on easing US–Iran tensions and falling crude prices
• Broad-based rally with strong participation in midcap and smallcap indices
Sources: The Times of India, Business Standard, Mathrubhumi English, ET Now, Angel One