The rally was driven by lower global crude oil prices and positive sentiment from US–Iran trade talks. IT stocks led the gains, while broader markets also performed strongly, supported by easing energy concerns and optimistic global cues

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 63.65 points to 77,047.63 during initial trading. The 50-share NSE Nifty went marginally up by 16.55 points to 24,070.20