Indian Benchmark Indices Up 1% on Strong Economic Data and IT Rally


    By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

    Summary :


    Indian markets gained over 1% on July 29, boosted by strong June IIP data, easing volatility and lower crude oil prices. IT stocks hit a two-month high, metal shares rallied, and investors added ₹3.27 lakh crore in wealth amid improving domestic and global cues.

    Why Did Indian Markets Rise Over 1%?

    Indian Stock Market Rallies as Strong IIP Data, IT Stocks and Global Cues Boost Sentiment

    On Wednesday, July 29, Indian benchmark indices registered strong gains, driven by robust domestic economic data and improving sentiment across global markets. Across sectors, buying was strong, with information technology and metal stocks leading the gains.

    Both Indices Up ~1%

    The Nifty 50 climbed 235.45 points, or 0.98%, to trade at 24,220.80. The Sensex gained 838.97 points, or 1.09%, to 77,604.89 during the session.

    Investors' Wealth Increased by ₹3.27 Lakh Crore

    The rally also added significant wealth for investors. The total market capitalisation of all listed companies on the BSE increased from ₹4,79,07,917.44 crore on Tuesday to ₹4,82,34,520.50 crore on Wednesday. This means investor wealth rose by nearly ₹3,26,603 crore in a single trading session.

    Several domestic and global factors supported the rally.

    India’s IIP Grows 7.3%

    The Indian index of industrial production showed growth of 7.3% in June 2026, compared to 5.1% in May 2026. The acceleration exceeded expectations and reflected strengthening economic activity.

    The manufacturing sector showed growth of 7.8% and contributed the most to the index. Electricity and Gas supply showed a growth of 10.6%. In the manufacturing sector, 19 out of 23 industry groups reported positive growth in comparison with June 2025. The strongest performers included electrical equipment, which grew 34%, motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers at 17.5%, and food products at 10.8%.

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    VIX Falls Sharply

    India VIX, often called the market's fear gauge, declined around 4% to 12.06 during the session. A lower VIX generally indicates that investors expect reduced market volatility in the near term.

    The decline in volatility further supported buying across sectors.

    IT Index Surged to Its Two-Month High

    The Nifty IT index emerged as the top-performing sector on Wednesday, gaining around 3% and touching a two-month high.

    Buying was broad-based, with all 10 constituents of the index trading in positive territory. Infosys share price led the gains, followed by TCS share price and Coforge Ltd share price.

    The rally was driven not only by domestic optimism but also by changing global investment trends. Technology stocks across South Korea, Japan and Taiwan came under pressure after investors questioned whether the massive investments being made in AI infrastructure would generate adequate returns.

    Indian IT companies emerged as one of the key beneficiaries of the situation.

    Metals Join the Rally

    The Nifty Metal Index saw an increase of more than 2%. This was due to the metals sector benefiting from optimism about the economy and its industrial performance, following good IIP numbers.

    Brent Crude at $84 Per Barrel and US Fed Outlook

    Apart from domestic developments, global factors also remained supportive.

    Brent crude prices eased to around $84 per barrel. Lower crude prices benefit India's macroeconomic metrics given its reliance on oil imports.

    Additionally, investors were waiting for the results of the monetary policy meeting held by the US Federal Reserve. Consistent policy guidance from the Fed has helped boost risk appetite in equity markets worldwide.

    Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ), BSE, NSE, PIB, Trading Economics, The Fed

    About the Author

    SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


    Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

    Published Date : 29 Jul 2026

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