Sensex gains 505 points to 78,493 as Nifty tops 24,350
NewsBytes | April 17, 2026 8:40 PM CST
FMCG metal energy up 1%-2%
Every sector ended in the green, with FMCG, metal, and energy stocks up by 1% to 2%. Mid-cap and small-cap indices also outperformed.
VST Industries shot up 9% after posting huge Q4 profits, while Waaree Renewable Technologies gained over 5% and Om Power Transmission had an impressive debut.
On the downside, Wipro dropped 3% on lower profits and HDFC Life slipped by 2%, but overall market vibes stayed upbeat thanks to hopes for U.S.-Iran talks.
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