Markets Open Strong as Global Peace Hopes Lift Sentiment!

Domestic markets opened on a strong note, driven by positive global cues. Investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump indicated that fresh peace talks between the United States and Iran could take place in Islamabad within the next two days. This announcement boosted confidence across markets, pushing the Sensex up by over 1,300 points.

At 9:26 AM, the Sensex was trading higher by 1,211 points at 78,059, while the Nifty gained 367 points to reach 24,209. Stocks such as Hindalco, InterGlobe Aviation, Shriram Finance, Infosys, and TCS were among the top gainers, whereas Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, ONGC, and Coal India witnessed declines. Meanwhile, reports from US Central Command stated that Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz had disrupted port activities, but hopes of de-escalation and falling crude oil prices—Brent dropping below $95 per barrel—supported global and domestic market gains.