Among the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal, Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, and Larsen & Toubro were the major gainers. File
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Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 1% on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) as crude oil prices fell below the $100 per barrel mark amid hopes of renewed diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and Iran.
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,263.67 points or 1.64% to settle at 78,111.24. During the day, it zoomed 1,422.85 points or 1.85% to 78,270.42.
Published – April 15, 2026 04:47 pm IST