Stock markets climb in early trade amid hopes of U.S.–Iran truce
From the 30-Sensex firms, Eternal, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel and InterGlobe Aviation were the major winners.
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Thursday (April 16, 2026) as renewed optimism surrounding the progress in restarting U.S.–Iran negotiations has helped ease immediate geopolitical concerns and driven crude oil prices lower.
A positive trend in global markets and fresh foreign fund inflows also added to markets’ optimism.
Published – April 16, 2026 10:38 am IST
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