Why Markets Ended Strong Today: Oil Drop, FII Flows Boost Indices

Indian markets ended strong as Sensex jumped 505 points and Nifty crossed 24,350, driven by broad-based buying, easing geopolitical tensions, falling crude oil below $100 and renewed FII inflows, while midcap and smallcap indices outperformed and total market capitalisation rebounded to the $5 trillion mark.

Apr 17, 2026 - 15:00
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Why Markets Ended Strong Today: Oil Drop, FII Flows Boost Indices
Indian markets ended strong as Sensex jumped 505 points and Nifty crossed 24,350, driven by broad-based buying, easing geopolitical tensions, falling crude oil below $100 and renewed FII inflows, while midcap and smallcap indices outperformed and total market capitalisation rebounded to the $5 trillion mark.

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