March 18, 2026 2:59 PM
Sensex, Nifty open higher despite FPI outflows and war concerns
India’s benchmark equity indices opened higher on Wednesday, showing resilience despite continued foreign investor outflows and geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the war in West Asia. The Nifty 50 rose 51.75 points, or 0.22 per cent, to open at 23,632.90, while the Sensex gained 296.71 points, or 0.39 per cent, to start the session at 76,367.55. Ajay Bagga, banking and market expert, said, “Indian markets have been resilient over the last two days, bouncing back from extreme pessimism...