Stock Market Update 1 April: Sensex, Nifty Rise Over 2.5% After Two-Day Losses

The Indian stock market snapped its two-day losing streak on Wednesday, 1 April 2026. As the markets opened after a day’s break due to Mahavir Jayanti, most indices were in the green.

At around 9:30 AM, the Sensex was up by more than 1,850 points to trade at 73,826.80. The Nifty 50 was also trading higher by more than 2.5% at 22,906.60.

This mainly happened because of positive global cues and a marginal decline in crude oil prices. There were speculations that US President Mr Donald Trump is willing to end the ongoing conflict with Iran.

How Other Indices Are Performing?

Not just the Sensex and the Nifty 50, but most other Indian indices were in the green during early trading on Wednesday.

At around 9:30 AM, Bank Nifty was up by around 3% to trade at 51,745.50. The Fin Nifty was also up by around 3% to trade at 24,243.65.

The overall positive mood also impacted the stocks. Most of the regulars, including Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, SBI, and ICICI Bank, were trading higher by more than 1.5%. Only a few stocks in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector were trading in the red. These include Star Health and Piramal Finance.

What May Have Caused The Rise?

Several reasons may have contributed to the stock market revival on Wednesday:

1) RBI Offers Temporary Relief

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has postponed the rollout of tighter rules on banks’ exposure to capital markets. The new deadline is now set for 1 July.

For now, brokers can continue operating under the existing system, including the use of bank guarantees with partial margin backing. Some compliance requirements for banks dealing with clearing corporations have also been softened. This step is expected to reduce immediate pressure on liquidity in the system.

2) Tensions In West Asia Show Signs Of Easing

There are indications that the situation involving Iran may not worsen further in the near term. According to reports, Donald Trump may be open to reducing tensions, which has helped calm nerves slightly.

Oil prices, which had been climbing sharply, edged lower after this update. While the situation remains uncertain, even a small drop in crude tends to support the market mood in India.

3) Global Markets Show Mild Recovery

Overnight trends from global markets were relatively steady. US index futures were trading slightly higher, suggesting that risk appetite hasn’t worsened further.

Back in India, Gift Nifty was also inching up during the day, hinting at a better opening compared to the previous session. While the gains are not very sharp, they do signal some improvement in overall sentiment.

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What’s Next?

Although the markets have regained momentum after two consecutive losing days, the overall mood remains cautious. The next few days are highly critical for investors. They may wait for greater clarity on Middle East tensions before making new investments.

Sources:

Moneycontrol

Business Standard