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Indian stock markets open higher on IT gains, crude oil concerns

Sensex and Nifty benchmarks saw early gains, influenced by IT sector performance and elevated oil prices.

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Reliance Industries shares surged on Monday, marking their sharpest single-day rally in nearly seven years.

What this story says

  • Indian stock markets opened with early gains on Friday, October 30, 2026.
  • The Sensex rose 138.77 points to 74,289.81 and the Nifty advanced 38.95 points to 22,967.10 in early trade.
  • Higher crude oil prices, with Brent crude above $117 per barrel, are a key concern for investors.
  • IT stocks gained 1.8%, contrasting with a drop in global artificial intelligence-linked stocks in Asia.

Who covered it

Left 14%(3)Centre 29%(6)Right 57%(12)

Percentages are shares of the 21 outlets carrying a published leaning rating. 36 of the 57 outlets we know ran this story carry no rating and are not counted in them. Coverage measured .

Trust

42/100

Craft

65/100

Hype

41/100

57 sources · methodology

Thin on the left so far

Only 3 of the 21 outlets with a published leaning rating that ran this story are rated left.

This story is still being watched, so it is a count and not yet a finding. Coverage keeps arriving for hours after an event, and a side that has published nothing this morning may publish by tonight. If it is still true when we stop checking, we will say so plainly.

Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Friday, October 30, 2026. The BSE Sensex saw an early increase of 138.77 points, reaching 74,289.81, while the NSE Nifty advanced by 38.95 points to 22,967.10. This opening followed a previous session where both benchmarks gained over 1%.

The market is currently contending with elevated crude oil prices, with Brent crude trading above $117 per barrel. This situation adds to geopolitical uncertainty, with reports suggesting the US might resume military strikes against Iran after the November 3 mid-term elections. In contrast, information technology (IT) stocks experienced a gain of 1.8%, despite a decline in global artificial intelligence-linked stocks in Asia.

Market Openings Diverge

While Hindustan Times and The Hindu reported the Sensex opening up 138.77 points to 74,289.81 and the Nifty up 38.95 points to 22,967.10, other reports indicated different opening figures. The New Indian Express stated the Sensex jumped 764.72 points to 75,216.80. tennews.in reported the Sensex up 718.71 points or 0.97 per cent at 75,178.24. India Today and Latestly described the markets as trading flat. RTTNews anticipated a muted opening. The Hindu Business Line reported the Sensex trading at 74,164.21, up 13.17 points or 0.02%, and the Nifty at 22,941.70, up 4.95 points or 0.02%.

What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated digests mention the specific early readings for the Sensex and Nifty provided by Hindustan Times and The Hindu. None of the right-rated digests mention the specific early readings for the Sensex and Nifty provided by Hindustan Times and The Hindu.

Still developing. We have re-checked which outlets are covering this 9 times, most recently on 4 Nov 2026, 10:15, and will add the sides that appear.

How each side covered it

Our own reading of the reporting listed below, written from the outlets’ articles rather than quoted from them. The reasoning is set out on our methodology page.

Left

3 rated outlets

  • The left-rated reports focused on significant market gains. The New Indian Express highlighted that the Sensex jumped 765 points during early trade, attributing it to a sharp rally in Reliance shares and a decline in oil prices. The Indian Express reported that the Sensex jumped over 1,000 points at around 10 am, after opening with a gain of 764.72 points. The Hindu noted that markets extended the previous session's rally, with buying in IT firms and earnings-driven demand in Trent contributing to the rise, and reported the Sensex climbing 138.77 points to 74,289.81 and the Nifty up 38.95 points to 22,967.10.

Centre

6 rated outlets

  • Centre-rated reports from Hindustan Times and RTTNews presented a more measured view of the market's opening. Hindustan Times stated that Sensex and Nifty opened flat but in the green, citing high crude oil prices and a jump in IT stocks as key factors. The report also mentioned the upcoming quarterly earnings of Reliance Industries and Sun Pharma. RTTNews anticipated Indian shares opening on a cautious note, with potential rises in IT stocks due to a rotation out of the artificial intelligence trade following disappointing tech earnings.

Right

12 rated outlets

  • Right-rated reports generally described the market as trading flat or marginally higher, often highlighting IT stock gains countering crude oil pressure. India Today reported Sensex and Nifty trading flat as IT gains countered pressure from elevated crude prices, with weak broader markets and pending heavyweight earnings keeping investors cautious. Latestly noted a marginal opening amid rising crude prices and weak global cues. The Hindu Business Line reported markets opening flat amid a tech sell-off and crude surge, with Trent leading Nifty gainers. Rediff.com stated Sensex and Nifty were up on gains in IT stocks, driven by IT firms and an earnings-driven surge in Trent. India TV News reported the Sensex closing higher despite negative global cues, while NDTV also noted the Sensex closing higher. Moneycontrol indicated a muted start signalled by GIFT Nifty futures, with US and Asian markets dragging. News Nation reported a flat opening amid weak global cues, rising crude oil prices, and geopolitical tensions.

Questions about this coverage

How did the left and right cover Indian stock markets open higher on IT gains, crude oil concerns?
Of the 21 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 14% are rated left, 29% are rated centre, 57% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 57. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.
Is Indian stock markets open higher on IT gains, crude oil concerns left or right?
Neither side dominates it. Of the 21 rated outlets on this story, 14% are rated left, 29% are rated centre, 57% are rated right, and no side holds the 70% this site would want before calling a field one-sided. A story is not left or right in any case; the outlets that carried it are what carry ratings.
Is the coverage of Indian stock markets open higher on IT gains, crude oil concerns biased?
Indian stock markets open higher on IT gains, crude oil concerns is one event reported by 57 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.
Which side is not reporting Indian stock markets open higher on IT gains, crude oil concerns?
When we first saw this story, outlets rated left had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.
Which outlets covered Indian stock markets open higher on IT gains, crude oil concerns?
57 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.
What were the opening figures for the Indian stock markets on October 30, 2026?
On October 30, 2026, the Sensex opened up 138.77 points to 74,289.81 and the Nifty advanced 38.95 points to 22,967.10 in early trade, according to Hindustan Times and The Hindu. However, other reports indicated different opening figures, with some describing the market as flat or showing larger gains.
What factors are influencing the Indian stock market?
The Indian stock market is being influenced by several factors, including higher crude oil prices, with Brent crude trading above $117 per barrel. Geopolitical uncertainty, particularly regarding potential US military strikes against Iran, is also a concern. Gains in IT stocks are providing some support, contrasting with global AI stock declines.
How did different political leanings cover the market opening?
Left-rated reports highlighted significant market gains, often citing Reliance shares and IT stocks. Centre-rated reports described a flat to cautious opening, noting both high crude oil prices and IT stock performance. Right-rated reports generally indicated a flat or marginally higher market, emphasizing IT gains countering crude oil pressure.

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