Sensex jumps 800 points as domestic investors step in
After two rough days, Indian stock markets made a strong comeback on Tuesday (March 10, 2026).
Sensex shot up 809 points to 78,375 and Nifty climbed back above 24,200 in early trade.
Back to square 1
If you follow the markets or invest through apps, you probably noticed the recent chaos.
On March 9, stocks tanked over 1.7% thanks to global tensions and oil price swings, wiping out significant market-cap losses.
But domestic institutional investors (DIIs) stepped up and bought shares worth ₹9,000-plus crore just as foreign investors were offloading theirs.
What's driving the rally?
A mix of things: The panic selling cooled after former US president Trump suggested a quick fix for Middle East tensions, which cheered up global markets too.
US and Asian indices bounced back overnight.
Meanwhile in India, stocks including InterGlobe Aviation and UltraTech Cement were among the top performers, while Reliance Industries and Infosys lagged.