Pre-Market 26 May 2026: Sensex Jumps 1,073 Points, Nifty Reclaims 24,000; GIFT Nifty Signals Steady Start

Markets head into Tuesday after benchmark indices posted their strongest single-day gains in nearly six weeks. The Sensex climbed 1,073.61 points to close at 76,488.96, while the Nifty 50 advanced 312.40 points to settle at 24,031.70 on 25 May 2026.

What Happened In Monday’s Session?

Indian equities rallied sharply on Monday as investor sentiment improved on hopes of easing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

The Nifty 50 crossed the 24,000 mark for the first time in 11 trading sessions, while the Sensex recorded its biggest one-day gain in almost six weeks.

Banking shares led the rally. The Bank Nifty and Nifty PSU Bank indices both gained more than 2%, with Canara Bank and Union Bank shares emerging among the top gainers. FMCG stocks, however, remained under pressure and extended their losing streak for the sixth straight session.

Market sentiment also improved after crude prices continued to cool. WTI crude dropped around 5% to $91.65 per barrel, while Brent crude declined nearly 5% to $96.04 per barrel after comments from Donald Trump suggested planned US airstrikes on Iran had been paused to allow more time for negotiations.

Global Cues After Market Hours

Global markets remained largely positive after Indian trading hours as investors continued to track developments around the US-Iran negotiations. Investor sentiment improved despite Iran’s foreign ministry stating that several issues still remained unresolved in the negotiations.

European shares opened at their highest levels in more than two months after reports suggested that Washington and Tehran were moving closer to a possible agreement. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.61% to 628.93 points.

In Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index surged 1,819.12 points or 2.87% to 65,158.19.

US stock markets remained closed on Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday. Trading on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will resume at the usual time on Tuesday.

GIFT Nifty Update

GIFT Nifty traded at 24,119.00, up 20.50 points or 0.09% as of 25 May 2026, 21:28 IST. The trend pointed to a steady-to-positive opening for domestic equities on Tuesday.

Key Levels To Watch

Nifty has moved above the 24,000 mark after a sharp rebound in the previous session.

• Immediate support is now placed around 23,850

• The next resistance is seen near 24,126, which marks the opening-down gap from 8 May

• Above this, the index could move towards the 24,300 zone in the short term

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What Should Investors Expect Today?

Markets may open on a firm note on Tuesday following Monday’s sharp rally and positive GIFT Nifty trends.

Improving sentiment around the US-Iran negotiations and easing crude prices have supported global risk appetite in recent sessions. Strong gains across Asian markets may also aid domestic sentiment in early trade.

At the same time, traders are likely to stay cautious near the 24,100–24,300 resistance zone after the sharp one-day move.

Sources:

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