Wed May 07 04:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Indian Markets Climb Despite Geopolitical Tensions
**Mumbai, India** – Indian benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, opened higher on Monday, driven by strong Reliance Industries earnings and positive Asian markets. However, escalating tensions between India and Pakistan tempered the gains.
The Sensex rose 456.05 points to 79,668.58, while the Nifty 50 gained 112.85 points, closing at 24,152.20. Geojit Investments’ Chief Investment Strategist, Dr. VK Vijayakumar, noted that the India-Pakistan situation introduces market uncertainty, although the market’s resilience suggests a full-blown war is not yet priced in.
A key factor contributing to market strength is the sustained inflow of foreign institutional investors (FIIs), totaling ₹32,465 crore over the past eight days. This buying spree is attributed to the underperformance of US stocks, bonds, and the dollar. Other positive factors include a potential India-US bilateral trade agreement, a weakening US dollar, and declining Brent crude oil prices.
Despite the positive momentum, volatility is expected to persist due to global uncertainties and geopolitical concerns. However, analysts at ICICI Securities see structural improvement and have raised their support level for the Nifty 50. They recommend buying Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) within a specified price range.
**Disclaimer:** This news report summarizes analyst opinions and market movements. Investors are advised to conduct thorough research and consult financial advisors before making investment decisions.
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