June 12, 2026 5:38 PM
Sensex jumps nearly 1,700 points on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Indian equity benchmarks rallied sharply on Friday, with the Sensex soaring nearly 1,700 points and the Nifty reclaiming the 23,600 mark, as investor sentiment improved on hopes of a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The Sensex closed at 75,527.95, gaining 1,695.40 points, or 2.30 per cent, from its previous close of 73,832.55. The 30-share index opened at 74,709.27 and touched an intra-day high of 75,608.02 before settling near the day's peak. The Nifty also ended ...