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Sensex, Nifty trade higher after Trump signals possible Iran deal
Updated On: 19 May, 2026 12:05 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Indian equity markets opened higher on Tuesday, with Sensex rising up to 368 points and Nifty gaining around 110 points, driven by optimism over a possible de-escalation in West Asia tensions after US President Donald Trump indicated progress on a potential Iran nuclear deal

Markets open firm, IT and telecom stocks lead gains. Representational Image
Domestic equity markets traded higher on Tuesday in early trade amid hopes of a de-escalation in the West Asia conflict after US President Donald Trump indicated a possible nuclear deal with Iran.
Sensex rose as much as 368 points or 0.48 per cent to hit an intraday high of 75,683 in morning trade, while Nifty was trading at 23,758, up 110 points or 0.45 per cent.
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