Sensex, Nifty rebound nearly 1% as FMCG, auto shares advance

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded nearly 1% on Wednesday (April 29, 2026), supported by bargain hunting in FMCG, auto and telecom stocks amid earnings optimism and a rally in Asian markets.

Signs of potential de-escalation in geopolitical tensions also helped equity markets, traders said.

In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 609.45 points, or 0.79%, to settle at 77,496.36. During the day, it surged 1,095.6 points, or 1.42%, to 77,982.51.