Thu Dec 05 14:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Indian Markets Surge on FII Inflows and Global Optimism

**Mumbai, India** – Indian equity markets experienced a significant rebound on Thursday, with the Sensex briefly exceeding 82,000 and the Nifty closing above 24,700. This surge was fueled by a combination of factors, including renewed buying in heavyweight stocks, positive global sentiment, and strong inflows from foreign institutional investors (FIIs).

The rally was spearheaded by IT giants such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra, which saw gains of up to 2.5 percent. Other top gainers included Titan, Trent, Dr Reddy’s, and Bharti Airtel. This broad-based recovery reflects increased investor confidence in blue-chip companies.

A key driver of the market’s strength was the reversal of FII selling pressure. FIIs have been net buyers in December, injecting Rs 5,224 crore into Indian equities month-to-date, a stark contrast to the Rs 1.6 lakh crore net outflow seen in October and November. Experts attribute this shift to FIIs unwinding short positions and improving growth expectations for the second half of the fiscal year.

The positive global outlook also contributed significantly to the market’s upward trajectory. Encouraging comments from US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell regarding the resilience of the US economy, coupled with the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing 45,000 for the first time, boosted global risk appetite.

While market participants await the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision, optimism prevails regarding a potential rate-cutting cycle. However, analysts caution that market sentiment remains somewhat cautious pending further clarity on inflation and future rate actions. The “buy on dips” strategy adopted by many investors, alongside ample liquidity and easing FII outflows, are all contributing to the current market recovery.

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