Sensex Nifty Rise on India-EU Trade Deal After Volatile Trading Session

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Sensex and Nifty ended in the green after a highly volatile trading session.
Gains were supported by improved sentiment following the India-EU bilateral trade agreement.
Metal stocks surged while media and auto sectors remained under pressure.

Mumbai: India’s benchmark indices posted gains on Tuesday, with the Sensex Nifty rise on India-EU trade deal boosting investor confidence after a choppy and unpredictable session.

Markets recovered steadily in the second half as traders reacted positively to news of strengthened trade ties between India and the European Union.

Sensex and Nifty Close Higher: Sensex Nifty rise on India-EU trade deal

At the closing bell, the NSE Nifty climbed 0.51%, rising 126.75 points to settle at 25,175.40.

The BSE Sensex also finished higher, gaining 319.78 points or 0.39% to close at 81,857.48.

Analysts said optimism around the India-EU trade agreement helped improve sentiment across broader market segments.

Top Losers: Auto and FMCG Stocks Drag

Several heavyweight stocks ended in the red, limiting the day’s upside.

Key laggards included:

Mahindra & Mahindra
Asian Paints
Kotak Mahindra Bank
ITC
Maruti Suzuki India
Eternal

Some of these stocks declined by up to 4%, reflecting sector-specific selling pressure.

Buying Supports Banking, Ports and Metal Shares

On the positive side, strong buying was seen in select blue-chip counters that helped push indices higher.

Top gainers included:

Axis Bank
Adani Ports
NTPC
Tech Mahindra
Tata Steel
State Bank of India

These stocks rose by as much as 5%, providing key support to benchmark indices.

Broader Markets Extend Gains

The upbeat mood was also reflected in mid- and small-cap segments.

Nifty Midcap 100 gained 0.59%
Nifty Smallcap 100 rose 0.41%

This indicates wider participation in Tuesday’s market recovery.

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Metal Sector Outshines, Media Slips

Among sectoral indices, metals emerged as the strongest performer.

The Nifty Metal index surged nearly 3%, driven by demand for steel and mining stocks.

However, not all sectors shared the rally:

Nifty Media index declined 1.4%
Nifty Auto index fell 0.9%

Auto stocks remained weak, partly due to concerns linked to tariff adjustments under the India-EU trade framework.

Tuesday’s session highlighted how global trade developments are increasingly shaping domestic market sentiment.

With the India-EU trade agreement boosting optimism, investors will now watch upcoming earnings, global cues and policy signals for the next market direction.