Pre-Market 27 March 2026: What To Expect After Nifty’s 394-Point Rally

After rising for the second continuous session, Indian equities markets enter Friday.

The Sensex completed the previous session on 25 March 2026, with a gain of 1,205 points. The Nifty 50 finished higher as well, gaining 394.05 points.

In just two sessions, indices climbed about 3.5%, although they still remain lower for the month. Lower oil costs lifted investor sentiment and eased worries about inflation and growth.

What Happened In Wednesday’s Session?

Markets opened on a strong note and held gains for most of the day. The rally added more than ₹8 lakh crore to the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies, taking it to close to ₹431 lakh crore.

The move came after oil prices softened in the previous session.

What Made The Recovery Possible?

The market's recent advances were the result of several factors. Concerns about inflation and input costs subsided when oil prices dropped. Gains in US markets also improved sentiment.

There was some short covering after the recent decline, which added to the move. Even so, uncertainty remains, with developments in West Asia still in focus.

Global Markets And Oil Back In Focus

Global signals remain mixed.

US markets ended higher overnight. The Dow Jones rose 305 points, while the S&P 500 gained 0.54% and the Nasdaq added 0.77%.

In Asia, the picture was less clear. Japan’s Nikkei moved higher, while South Korean markets declined. Broader regional indices also remained under pressure for the month.

After easing in the previous session, crude edged higher as markets reassessed the chances of de-escalation in the Middle East. Uncertainty around a possible resolution continues to keep prices sensitive to news flow.

GIFT Nifty Signals

Early signs point to a cautious opening. The GIFT Nifty was down almost 110 points at 23,170, indicating a weak start for domestic markets.

For investors, this suggests the recent rally may slow at the start of the session, especially as global cues turn mixed again.

Technical Levels To Watch

In the short term, momentum has improved.

The Nifty has moved above its 10-day SMA near 23,240, pointing to a shift after the recent correction.

Immediate support is now placed around 23,000–23,060. As long as the index holds above this zone, the near-term trend may remain positive.

On the upside, resistance is seen in the 23,378–23,618 range.

For the Sensex, the 74,500–74,700 zone is expected to act as support, while resistance is seen closer to 75,800–76,000.

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What Should Investors Expect Today?

Friday’s session is expected to begin on a softer note. The strong gains seen over the past two sessions may not carry fully into Friday.

The market seems to be in a recovery phase right now. For stability to be maintained, it must remain above critical levels.

Investors will probably continue to be selective. There may not be many aggressive positions because the larger trend is still developing.

Sources:

Business Today

ET

TOI

Reuters