Stock markets superior following a drop in crude oil costs and hopes for progress on peace talks between Iran and the U.S.
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Stock markets superior for the third consecutive day on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) with Sensex leaping by 753 factors and broader Nifty closing above 24,550 following a drop in crude oil costs and hopes for progress on peace talks between Iran and the U.S.
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 753.03 factors or 0.96% to settle at 79,273.33. During the day, it surged 846.78 factors or 1.07% to 79,367.08.
The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 211.75 factors or 0.87% to finish at 24,576.60.
Published – April 21, 2026 04:44 pm IST