Stock Markets on Tuesday
Indian equities rallied for the third consecutive session on 21 April 2026, supported by optimism over US–Iran peace talks and broad-based sectoral strength. The Sensex climbed 753 points to 79,273, while the Nifty advanced 211 points to 24,576. Buying was widespread, with FMCG and Realty indices rising 2% each, and banking and telecom adding 1%. Financials and consumer stocks led the gains, with Nestle India, HUL, Trent, ICICI Bank, and Bajaj Finance among the top performers.
