Indian equity markets extended their recovery during the week, supported by falling crude oil prices and a strengthening rupee, amid optimism over U.S.– Iran peace efforts following the signing of a framework to end their three-month conflict. Key benchmark indices BSE SENSEX and Nifty 50 gained 1.69% and 1.66% respectively. Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks

The Indian stock markets ended the volatile week on a positive note, breaking a two-week losing streak as investor sentiment improved amid optimism over a possible U.S.–Iran peace agreement and RBI measures aimed at boosting foreign currency inflows. Both indices closed higher for the week, with the Nifty 50 rising 1.10%, while the Sensex advanced 1.73%.

Indian equity markets closed the week lower on mixed global cues, and after the RBI MPC’s announcement, on the back of downward revision in growth forecasts and hiked inflation projections. This overpowered the government’s introduction of a retrospective tax exemption for Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) earning income from government securities. Key benchmark indices BSE Sensex and

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.