Stock markets rose in early trade on positive sentiment from global competitors, leading to softening of oil prices.

Stock markets rose in early trade on positive sentiment from global competitors, leading to softening of oil prices.

Among the 30-Sensex companies, InterGlobe Aviation, Bharat Electronics, Asian Paints, Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro and Eternal were among the major winners. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo courtesy: Reuters Benchmark equity indices were trading higher in early trade on Thursday (May 21, 2026), helped by a sharp rally in global markets amid … Read more