Prime End of the Day Summary: View on Market Performance 15 April 2026

Nifty Surges Nearly 400 Points on Broad-Based Buying

The index opened sharply higher by 321 points fueled by robust global cues and sliding crude prices. It hit the day’s high right in the first minute, then consolidated at higher levels throughout the session, finally closing higher by 388 points at 24,231, highest since March 10, 2026. From the recent swing low of 22,182, Nifty has now rallied nearly 2,100 points, or 9.45%, to 24,280 in just eight trading sessions. NSE cash market volumes were higher by 12% as compared to previous trading session.

Indigo, Powergrid and Eternal emerged as the top gainers within the Nifty pack. On the flip side, Dr Reddy, Bharti Airtel, and ICICI Bank bore the brunt of the selling pressure, ending the day as the top laggards.

All sectoral indices advanced, with Nifty Consumer Durables, IT, and Realty posting the sharpest gains.

Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 outperformed, rising 2.2% and 2.35%, respectively. BSE’s advance-decline ratio surged to 4.47, underscoring sustained buying in mid- and small-caps.

On the technical front,Nifty has closed decisively above its 50 DEMA resistance placed near 24,188, strengthening the current uptrend further. Near term support has now shifted higher to around 24,000, while the 24,570 zone may act as the immediate resistance level