Sensex Jumps Over 700 Points: What’s Driving the Stock Market Rally Today Mumbai, 22 January 2026: Dalal Street opened on a strong note on Thursday, as investor sentiment improved following positive global cues. S&P BSE Sensex jumped 785.92 points to 82,695.55 , while the NSE Nifty50 gained 251.60 points to 25,409.10 in early trade. The rally comes after several weak sessions, as buyers returned to the market amid short-covering , improving global sentiment, and hopes of p