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Sensex Gains 291 Points on Oil Price Decline and Global Support

On June 22, 2026, the Sensex surged by 291 points, closing at 77,094.07, driven by a dip in crude oil prices and positive global cues. The market optimism was fueled by hopes of diplomatic progress in U.S.-Iran talks. Analysts noted significant buying in sectors like oil and gas, banking, and pharmaceuticals. The Nifty also saw gains, ending at 24,102.90. This recovery followed a significant drop in the previous session, highlighting the impact of international developments on Indian markets.

MBN Business Reporter

MBN Business Reporter

Jun 24, 2026

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Sensex Gains 291 Points on Oil Price Decline and Global Support

Key Takeaways

  • Sensex rebounds by 291 points on June 22, 2026
  • Positive global cues support market recovery
  • FIIs bought equities worth ₹4,859.07 crore

Sensex climbing by 291.17 points to close at 77,094.07 is not small thing ah,especially when mood was so shaky just before.

Main trigger seems to be crude oil cooling down . Global crude oil prices fell by 1.66% to $79.23 per barrel,and that gave investors some comfort because India always reacts strongly to oil movement . At same time,supportive cues from international markets also helped.

But bigger relief came from news around U.S.-Iran diplomatic discussions . Investors reacted positively because any hope of stability in oil sector directly improves market sentiment here . When oil tension reduces even little,Indian market starts behaving differently only.

NSE Nifty also had decent day,gaining 89.80 points to settle at 24,102.90 . During trading,Sensex even touched 77,325.56,which shows buying interest was not limited to one small pocket . Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank were among key names helping rally,with significant foreign fund inflows coming in.

Few things clearly stood out in this session:

  • Sensex gained 291.17 points and closed at 77,094.07 .
  • Global crude oil prices dropped 1.66% to $79.23 per barrel.
  • FIIs purchased equities worth ₹4,859.07 crore.

And tbh,sector action also looked interesting . Tech Mahindra led gains with rise of 1.87%,showing tech sector still has some fight left . Utilities and healthcare also did well,with BSE Utilities up by 1.01% and Healthcare gaining 0.81% .

But not everything was green . Asian Paints saw biggest pressure,falling by 2.15%,while Titan and Power Grid also slipped . So yes,market was positive,but investors were clearly not blindly buying everything .

Ponmudi R,CEO of Enrich Money,said Indian equity markets are moving in line with regional peers because of constructive outcomes from U.S.-Iran negotiations . “Investors are cautiously optimistic as the continuation of talks this week suggests potential for further diplomatic progress,” he stated.

Still,there is that caution sitting in background . Sensex had dropped by 607.08 points in previous session,so this recovery does not mean fear has fully gone away . Market right now feels hopeful,but one global headline can again change mood completely…

Source: thehindu-top
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