Indian markets closed higher with Nifty above 24,200, supported by broad-based buying and easing global concerns. Sensex gained 1,263 points, while midcap and smallcap indices rose over 2%. Lower volatility and sectoral gains reflected improved market participation
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Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on April 15, with the Nifty reclaiming the 24,200 mark. The upward move was supported by broad-based buying across sectors.
Market sentiment was influenced by expectations of renewed US–Iran negotiations, which helped ease concerns around potential oil supply disruptions and led to a decline in crude oil prices. Sentiment also strengthened after US President Donald Trump indicated that a second round of discussions could begin soon.
At the closing bell, the Sensex advanced 1,263.67 points, or 1.64%, to settle at 78,111.24. Meanwhile, the Nifty gained 388.65 points, or 1.63%, to close at 24,231.30.
In the broader markets, both the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices rose over 2%, indicating participation beyond frontline stocks.
Looking at key indices, the Nifty Midcap 100 gained 2.20%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 rose 2.35%. The Bank Nifty advanced 1.25%. India VIX declined by 8.94% to 18.68, indicating a drop in market volatility, while USD/INR stood at 83.37, up 0.06%.
On the institutional front, for April 2026 till date, FIIs recorded net selling of ₹40,956 crore, while DIIs remained net buyers with inflows of ₹38,415 crore.
Among sectoral trends, PSU Bank, Private Bank, Financial Services, Auto, Consumption, Metal, and Commodities indices showed positive movement.
In stock-specific action, Indigo gained 4.35% today. On the losing side, Dr Reddy’s declined 1.23%.
Overall, the session reflected positive momentum in the markets, supported by easing global concerns and broad-based participation across sectors.
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