Sensex jumps 1,100 points; Nifty nears crucial 24,000 level:Oil drops global markets rejoice Trump’s ‘Iran deal is complete’ claim

The Indian stock markets skyrocketed on Monday, 15 June, 2026, after US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran and the US reached the much-awaited deal. Sensex jumped 1,100 points to 76,677.93 level. Similarly, Nifty neared the crucial 24,000 mark. Stocks like IndiGo, Eternal, Bajaj Finserv, LT, Trent, Bajaj Finance and Ultra Cement were among the major gainers on the Sensex. Sectorally, on the NSE, barring Nifty Pharma and Healthcare, all other indices soared today with Nifty Metal rising the most by 5.23%. Trump removes naval blockade on Hormuz Strait: Trump on Monday claimed the completion of the peace deal with Iran. The US president also announced the end to the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump wrote that he had given full approval to open the Strait of Hormuz without any fees and that he would allow the immediate lifting of the US naval blockade. In his post, Trump wrote, “Ships of the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow.” Oil drops: Oil prices plunged more than 4% on Monday after Trump’s claim. The global standard for oil prices, Brent crude crashed to $83.30 per barrel. Asian markets advance Monday US markets ended higher on Friday Foreign investors sold shares worth ₹9,760 crore in 7 days Note: Net buying/selling figures of FIIs and DIIs are in crore rupees. Rupee gains: Rupee rose 53 paise to 93.65 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday.