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Sensex Skyrockets 2946 Points as Ceasefire Cheers Investors
Wow, what a day on the markets! The Sensex soared 2946 points to close at 77,563, a whopping 3.95% jump. The Nifty 50 wasn’t far behind, settling at 23,997, up 3.78%. It seems investors are breathing a collective sigh of relief.
The big news driving this rally? A reported ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran for the next two weeks. Plus, we’re seeing a welcome dip in crude oil prices. To top it off, the Indian rupee also gained 33 paise, hitting 92.85 against the U.S. dollar. Talk about a positive start to FY27!