The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 504.86 points, or 0.65%, to settle at 78,493.54. File.
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Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied nearly 1% on Friday (April 17, 2026), driven by optimism surrounding easing geopolitical tensions and fresh foreign fund inflows.
Renewed hopes of a diplomatic resolution between the U.S. and Iran, along with a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, have materially improved global risk appetite, a market analyst said.
Published – April 17, 2026 05:04 pm IST
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/business/markets/stock-markets-rally-amid-easing-geopolitical-tensions-sensex-climbs-500-points/article70873463.ece
