Indian stock markets snap 8-week losing streak - What’s next for Sensex, Nifty? Triggers, strategy ​for investors

What happened: Indian equity markets ended an eight-week losing streak, the longest in 25 years, as benchmarks recovered on buying in IT, FMCG, automobile and financial stocks. Key numbers: Sensex gained 562.63 points, or 0.78%, to 72,472.33 for the week. Nifty 50 rose 98.5 points, or 0.43%, to 22,520.45. FIIs sold equities worth ₹30,294.29 crore; DIIs bought ₹30,313.48 crore. Why it matters: Analysts see the rebound as a break in the downtrend, not a confirmed reversal. Religare Broking's Ajit Mishra flagged 22,200-22,400 as key support, with a hold supporting recovery toward 23,000-23,300.

Indian equity markets ended an eight-week losing streak, the longest in 25 years, as benchmarks recovered on buying in IT, FMCG, automobile and financial stocks.

Analysts see the rebound as a break in the downtrend, not a confirmed reversal. Religare Broking's Ajit Mishra flagged 22,200-22,400 as key support, with a hold supporting recovery toward 23,000-23,300.