Indian equity benchmarks extended gains for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, supported by easing geopolitical tensions globally and positive investor sentiment.
Domestic markets closed higher after reports of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran contributed to stability across international markets, with the sentiment also reflecting in Indian equities.
At the close of trade, the BSE Sensex advanced 347.14 points, or 0.45%, to settle at 77,155.62, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 96.55 points, or 0.40%, to end at 24,085.70.
The Sensex and Nifty have now closed in positive territory for four consecutive trading sessions. Investor confidence improved amid continued gains in global markets following reports last Friday regarding an agreement between the United States and Iran.
According to analysts, the reduction in geopolitical risks and buying by foreign investors supported market sentiment.
Among the top gainers on the Sensex were BEL, up 3.06%, Eternal, up 1.76%, Tata Steel, up 1.53%, Infosys, up 1.29%, Titan, up 1.09%, Sun Pharma, up 1.07%, Bharti Airtel, up 1.07%, TCS, up 1.05%, SBI, up 0.99%, IndiGo, up 0.83%, Tech Mahindra, up 0.82%, HCL Tech, up 0.55%, Larsen & Toubro, up 0.48%, Power Grid, up 0.42%, Reliance Industries, up 0.37%, Adani Ports, up 0.36%, HDFC Bank, up 0.27%, ICICI Bank, up 0.10%, and Hindustan Unilever, up 0.05%.
Some major stocks ended lower during the session. Bajaj Finserv declined 1.16%, Axis Bank fell 1.08%, Kotak Mahindra Bank slipped 0.88%, Mahindra & Mahindra lost 0.51%, Asian Paints declined 0.42%, Maruti Suzuki fell 0.41%, ITC dropped 0.34%, UltraTech Cement slipped 0.16%, Bajaj Finance declined 0.07%, and NTPC edged lower by 0.01%.
According to market experts, the current market rally is being supported by global stability, expectations of b corporate earnings, and buying interest in banking and information technology stocks.
