- By Aditya Pratap Singh
- Mon, 25 May 2026 04:04 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Stock Market Today: The domestic equity indices settled sharply higher on a significant fall in global crude prices amid optimism around a potential US-Iran deal. The BSE Sensex closed at 76,488.96, up 1,073.61 points or 1.42 per cent, while Nifty50 ended the session 312.40 points or 1.32 per cent at 24,031.70.
"Markets witnessed strong positive momentum, driven by a correction in crude oil prices amid rising expectations of a potential US–Iran deal. Global sentiment improved on reports of progress towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz, although credibility remains uncertain given frequent shifts in developments," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited.
"The rally was led by large caps, supported by relatively attractive valuations versus long-term averages," he added.
Top Gainers And Losers
Top Gainers: Bajaj Finance, L&T, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Eternal, and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the top gainers from the Sensex basket.
Top Losers: Infosys, TCS, Sun Pharma and Hindustan Unilever settled lower.
Crude prices remained below the $100 per barrel mark. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, tanked 5.52 per cent to $97.82 per barrel.
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"Energy markets witnessed a sharp repricing of geopolitical risk as investors increasingly bet on a potential resolution to the nearly three-month-long U.S.–Iran conflict. Expectations of a possible agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz raised hopes of meaningful relief to the ongoing energy crisis, while reports of vessels exiting the Strait without disruption added further support to sentiment," said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.