Bulls Back in Control: NIFTY Reclaims 23,500 Mark as Metal and Auto Stocks Shine

The Indian stock market witnessed a robust recovery on March 17, 2026, with the NIFTY 50 ending the day 0.74% higher at 23,581.15. The SENSEX also mirrored this positive sentiment, closing at 76,070.84, up 568 points. Investors cheered the rebound from oversold levels, specifically focusing on blue-chip stocks in the metal and automotive industries which outperformed the broader market. Market analysts suggest that while volatility persists due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the domestic liquidity support remains a crucial cushion for the indices.