Indian stock markets surged today as vote counting began for Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026. The Sensex climbed 360.94 points to reach 77,274.44, while Nifty gained 114.15 points at 24,111.70. Crude oil prices jumped 158 points to 9,823, reflecting broader market optimism. However, precious metals faced headwinds with gold declining 1,194 points to 150,158 and silver dropping 3,302 points to 243,000. Early election trends show Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam crossing the 100-seat mark, signaling potential political shifts in the state. Market analysts are closely monitoring how regional election outcomes may influence investor sentiment and sectoral performance in coming trading sessions.
