Stock markets shot up on Friday, 10 April, 2026, amid anticipation of impending US-Iran peace talks scheduled for later today in Islamabad, Pakistan. Sensex advanced 800 points to 77,142.34 points. Similarly, Nifty neared the 24,000 mark. US-Iran peace talks Representatives from the US and Iran are set to hold key talks on a ceasefire in Islamabad, Pakistan. The US delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Friday, while the Iranian delegation has already reached the city. US Vice President JD Vance will lead the American side. According to Iranian media, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will represent Iran. Stocks like Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, SBI and Asian Paints were among the major gainers on the Sensex. Nifty Media rallies 1.67% Sectorally on the NSE, barring IT, Pharma and Healthcare, all other indices traded with gains with Nifty Media rising highest by 1.67% followed by Media, Auto and Financial Services. Asian markets gain US markets settled higher in overnight deals Oil prices stable Global crude benchmark, Brent Oil prices remain roughly unchanged at $96 per barrel on Friday. Rupee remains below 93/$ mark Rupee rose 6 paise to 92.45 against the US dollar on Friday. Indian stock indices closed under pressure on Thursday, 9 April, 2026. Sensex crashed 931 points to 76,631.65 points and Nifty shed nearly 1% and fell to 23,775.10 points. Post navigation Trump tariff reduction to boost India’s GDP:After Word Bank, ADB also increases India’s GDP projections to 6.9% for the current year No cash payments at toll plazas from today:Rule applies to vehicles plying on NHs; citizens can pay only via FASTag UPI
