The Indian stock market began trading on Friday with a sluggish pace. During the first hour of trading, both major indices—Sensex and Nifty—showed a decline. However, the market soon recovered, and thanks to increased buying, the Sensex rose by more than 500 points, while the Nifty showed a rise of over 150 points. The market was supported by purchases in IT stocks, good results from the Tata group's company Trent, and the strengthening of the rupee.
Initial Sluggishness, Then Market Acceleration
On Friday, October 30, Sensex and Nifty started trading in the green zone. After an initial rise, pressure emerged in the market, and both indices dropped into the red zone for a period. Nevertheless, the return of buyers at low levels allowed the market to recover. During day trading, the Sensex rose to 74,731.42, increasing by 580.38 points compared to the previous close. Nifty reached a high of 23,110.50, showing a rise of 173.75 points. Previously, on Thursday, the market also showed good growth: Sensex closed at 74,151.04, up by 905.01 points or 1.24 percent. Nifty demonstrated an increase of 237.90 points or 1.05 percent, ending trading at 22,936.75.
First Reason for Growth: Purchases in IT Stocks
The IT companies' stocks provided the biggest support to the market on Friday. The Nifty IT sector index rose by approximately 2.3 percent. Interestingly, many Asian markets saw a fall in shares of companies related to artificial intelligence (AI). Investors fear that growing corporate spending on AI may not yield the expected profits in the future. Despite this, Indian IT companies attracted buyers. Analysts suggest that instead of massive AI spending, many foreign firms might focus on cost reduction, automation, and outsourcing. In such a situation, Indian IT companies could receive new orders, which supported the stocks of this sector. Confidence in the sector was also strengthened by Cognizant's stable results in the September quarter. The company's revenue amounted to $5.66 billion, which is 4.8 percent higher year-on-year, and its order volume grew by 4 percent, reaching $28.7 billion.
Second Reason: Stock Rise After Good Results from Trent
Trent's stocks, a retail company of the Tata group, also showed strong demand. After publishing positive results for the second quarter (Q2), the company's shares rose by approximately 6 percent during trading. Trent's results boosted investor confidence and supported market growth. Furthermore, positive reports from some other companies and stable domestic demand strengthened market sentiment. Investors showed interest in individual company stocks.
Third Reason: Market Support from Strong Rupee
At the start of Friday's trading, the Indian rupee strengthened by 7 points against the US dollar, reaching 95.19. The rupee received support due to the weakening dollar and lower yields on American bonds. However, the rupee's rise was limited by rising crude oil prices. On Thursday, the rupee closed at 95.26 per dollar, showing a rise of 2 points. The strengthening of the rupee also brought some respite to the market. Nevertheless, high crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain concerns for investors.
What Will Be Important for the Market Next?
Strong results from individual companies and stable domestic demand are supporting market sentiment. However, high crude oil prices and ongoing tension in the Middle East pose serious risks to the market. Currently, Nifty has risen by approximately 1.6 percent in October, and Sensex by 2.5 percent. Thus, the recovery on Friday brought relief to the market, but further movement will largely depend on second-quarter company results, crude oil prices, and global signals.