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Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty set to open higher on hopes for renewed US-Iran talks
April 15, 2026
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Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Indian shares are set to open higher on Wednesday, tracking other Asian peers, after oil prices dropped below 100 a barrel on rising expectations for renewed U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 24,228 as of 7:34 a.m. IST, indicating that the benchmark Nifty 50 will open about 1.6 above Monday's close of 23,842.65.
Domestic markets were closed on Tuesday for a public holiday. Other Asian markets gained 1.7, while Wall Street equities advanced overnight after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, after breaking down last weekend. Benchmark indices had ended the previous session on a weak note, with both BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty declining nearly 1 per cent on Monday amid rising global uncertainties. The 30-share Sensex fell 702.68 points, or 0.91 per cent, to close at 76,847.57, after plunging as much as 1,681.93 points during the day. The broader Nifty dropped 207.95 points, or 0.86 per cent, to settle at 23,842.65.
The Hindu BusinessLine
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