Stock markets climb nearly 1% amid hopes for progress on Iran-U.S. peace talks

Stock markets advanced for the third consecutive day on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) with Sensex jumping by 753 points and broader Nifty closing above 24,550 following a drop in crude oil prices and hopes for progress on peace talks between Iran and the U.S.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 753.03 points or 0.96% to settle at 79,273.33. During the day, it surged 846.78 points or 1.07% to 79,367.08.

The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 211.75 points or 0.87% to end at 24,576.60.