Why is stock market rising? Sensex gains 568 points, jumps 1,500 points in 2 days; Nifty 50 nears 23,600 by Live mint | March 17, 2026 4:15 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News The Sensex rose 568 points, or 0.75%, to close at 76,070.84, while the Nifty 50 settled at 23,581.15, rising 172 points, or 0.74%. Over two sessions, the Sensex and the Nifty 50 jumped 2% each.