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Sensex Rallies 736 Points, Nifty Nears 24,000 Mark in Strong Session

MUMBAI16 June 2026

Rizz Jobs News Desk·2 min read

Market Briefing

  • The Sensex surged 736 points to close at 76,264, while the Nifty rose 231 points to end near 23,854, briefly crossing the 24,000 mark.
  • This rally added over ₹8 lakh crore to the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies, surpassing ₹470 lakh crore.

The benchmark indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Sensex rallying 736 points to settle at 76,264 and the Nifty climbing 231 points to close near 23,854 after briefly reclaiming the 24,000 mark during intraday trade. The market surge boosted investor wealth significantly, adding more than ₹8 lakh crore to the combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies, which rose above the ₹470 lakh crore milestone.

The Sensex and Nifty indices experienced a robust trading session on Monday, with the Sensex surging by 736 points to close at 76,264. Meanwhile, the Nifty index climbed 231 points, finishing the day near the 23,854 mark, after briefly crossing the 24,000 threshold during intraday trading.

This significant rise in the indices resulted in a substantial increase in investor wealth. The combined market capitalisation of companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) soared by over ₹8 lakh crore, surpassing the ₹470 lakh crore mark.

The market's upward momentum was supported by positive cues from Asian markets, which traded higher on the same day. This global optimism contributed to the gains seen in the Indian stock market.

Investors were buoyed by strong performances across various sectors, with key stocks leading the charge and contributing to the overall market rally.

Background

The session's gains reflect a positive sentiment among investors, driven by expectations of continued economic recovery and favorable market conditions.

Looking ahead, market participants will be closely monitoring upcoming economic data releases and global market trends to gauge the sustainability of this upward trajectory. The focus will remain on macroeconomic indicators and corporate earnings, which could influence future market movements.

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