Indian equity markets closed the week marginally lower, as investors responded to mixed signals surrounding a potential U.S.–Iran peace deal. While U.S.–Iran diplomatic talks continued alongside renewed U.S. strikes on missile sites and mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, market participants remained cautiously optimistic that the U.S. and Iran could reach a framework soon.

The Indian equity markets posted weekly gains led by IT and financial shares, as signs of progress in talks between the US and Iran to end the nearly three-month-long war supported the market sentiment. NSE Nifty 50 rose 0.32% while the BSE Sensex gained ​0.24%. Broader market indices, BSE 150 Midcap rose 1.09% while BSE 250 Smallcap

The Indian equity markets closed the week in the red, snapping their three-week consolidation trend, weighed down by ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, surging crude oil prices, continued weakness in the rupee, and mounting inflation concerns. Key benchmark indices BSE SENSEX and Nifty 50 lost 2.70% and 2.20% respectively. Broader market indices, BSE 150

Indian equity markets ended the last week on positive note driven by robust buying amid improving global sentiment and optimism around a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal. Investors continued to focus on opportunities arising from favourable corporate earnings. The NSE Nifty 50 rose 0.75% and the BSE Sensex rose 0.54%.  Broader markets outperformed, with BSE 150