India's Sensex Surges Over 600 Points as Oil Prices Drop Following US‑Iran Pause FAST-MOVING
The United States and Iran announced a pause in their military strikes, prompting a sharp correction in global oil markets. Brent crude fell about 5‑7 % to near $92 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate dropped to roughly $85 a barrel. The lower oil prices eased inflation worries and improved risk sentiment across Asia. In India, the BSE Sensex jumped roughly 550‑600 points to around 76,600, while the NSE Nifty rose 150‑170 points to about 23,925. The rupee strengthened by about 41 paise to roughly 96.15 per U.S. dollar. Gains were broad‑based, led by stocks such as InterGlobe Aviation, Infosys, Asian Paints and Bajaj Finance, and sectoral indices all moved into positive territory. Other Asian markets also posted gains, with Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s KOSPI modestly higher, and U.S. futures edging up.
Entities: BSE Sensex · Brent crude · GIFT Nifty · Iran · NSE Nifty · Nifty 50 · Sensex · United States
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- [● 12 SOURCES] The BSE Sensex rose about 550‑600 points to around 76,600. (multiple articles)
- [● 13 SOURCES] Brent crude fell from above $100 a barrel to the low‑$90s after the US and Iran paused military strikes. (multiple articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell about 5‑7 % to roughly $85 per barrel. (supported)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The United States and Iran paused military strikes over the weekend. (supported)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The NSE Nifty rose about 150‑170 points to near 23,925. (supported)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Indian rupee appreciated about 41 paise to around 96.15 per U.S. dollar. (supported)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The BSE Sensex rose roughly 550‑600 points to about 76,600. (supported)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Brent crude fell about 5‑7 % to near $92 per barrel. (supported)