Stock markets rebound in early trade on drop in crude oil prices, supportive global cues

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday (June 22, 2026) following a decline in crude oil prices and supportive global cues.

Fresh foreign fund inflows and buying in blue-chip Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank also added to the markets’ optimism.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 407.12 points to 77,210.02 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 114.75 points to 24,129.95.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and HCL Tech were among the major winners.

Titan, InterGlobe Aviation, Adani Ports and ITC were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.50% lower at $79.36 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹4,859.07 crore on Friday (June 19, 2026), according to exchange data.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index quoted higher, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index trade lower.

U.S. markets were closed on Friday (June 19, 2026) for Juneteenth holiday.

The U.S. and Iran have agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days following two days of talks at the Swiss resort of Burgenstock, according to a joint statement issued by mediators Pakistan and Qatar on Monday (June 22, 2026).

“Global cues remain supportive at the start of the week. While U.S. markets were closed on Friday (June 19, 2026) for Juneteenth, Thursday’s (June 18, 2026) strong rally in the Nasdaq and S&P 500, led by semiconductor stocks, continues to provide a positive undertone despite the Federal Reserve maintaining a cautious stance,” Rajesh Palviya, Head of Research, Axis Direct, said.

On Friday (June 19, 2026), the Sensex dropped 607.08 points, or 0.78%, to settle at 76,802.90. The Nifty declined 154.90 points, or 0.64%, to end at 24,013.10.