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Stock Market Today LIVE: The domestic stock markets continued their recovery on Wednesday, March 25, starting off strong as investor confidence improved following news of a possible ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

The Nifty 50 opened trading at 23,064.40, up 152 points or 0.66%, while the BSE Sensex increased by 581.67 points or 0.79% to begin at 74,650.12.

Investors remained cautiously optimistic, even with ongoing fluctuations due to uncertainties related to geopolitical developments.

Crude oil prices showed indications of decline, with Brent crude dropping by 4.78 percent to USD 99 per barrel, providing some relief to global markets.

In the commodities market, gold prices made a notable rebound, climbing by 3.37% to hit ₹143,600 per 10 grams for 24 karat gold. Silver prices similarly rose by 4.82%, reaching ₹234,542 per kg.

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On the global front, Asian markets traded higher, while the US stock futures gained on reports of a US plan to end the Middle East war.

Latest developments in the US-Iran war showed that the US President Donald Trump said he had sent a peace proposal to Iran, expressing optimism about ending nearly a month-long conflict. Reports also said that the US military was preparing to deploy at least 2,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Tehran announced it would allow “non-hostile” oil vessels to pass through the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Stay tuned to this segment for the latest stock market news.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹8,009.56 crore on Tuesday, according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), however, bought stocks worth ₹5,867.15 crore.

IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced that its board will meet on Thursday, April 9, to consider and approve the financial results for the quarter ending on March 31, 2026.

The US–Iran conflict had sparked concerns of a potential inflation surge, prompting fears of monetary tightening and a slowdown in economic growth. However, signs that the conflict may be nearing an end have eased worries about its severe impact on India’s macroeconomic outlook.

Experts note that if crude oil prices remain subdued and inflation stays under control, central banks could consider cutting interest rates in the second half of the current year.

Easing geopolitical risks and a significant decline in crude oil prices weighed on the US dollar and bond yields. The dollar index declined by nearly 0.40% to near 99, while the benchmark 10-year US bond yield dropped by more than 1% to 4.3%.

A decline in the US dollar and bond yields is generally positive for equities, especially for emerging markets like India, as it increases the prospects of foreign capital inflows into these markets.

Brent Crude prices crashed by more than 5% to fall below the $100-per-barrel mark following reports of the US diplomatic push to resolve the Middle East conflict.

Brent Oil Futures June contracts dipped to $93.45 amid easing geopolitical risks.

"Positive geopolitical developments have reflected in a sharp decline in Brent crude to around $98. The US 10-year yield has also declined. Gold has recovered. If this positive development sustains, there is room for a sharp rebound in the market," said Vijayakumar.

Positive global cues boosted the overall market sentiment. Almost all major Asian markets were in the green in early trade. Japan's Nikkei and Korea's Kospi jumped up to 3%, while China's Shanghai Composite index climbed by 1% amid reports of peace talks between the US and Iran.

Reports of positive developments between the US and Iran are cheering the market.

US President Donald Trump claimed Washington DC and Tehran have “major points of agreement” and ordered a five-day suspension of US strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, raising hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough.

Israeli media on Monday claimed that the US has set 9 April as a potential date to end the war against Iran.

"Hope is returning to the market with indications of de-escalation in the conflict. Remarks from President Trump and from the Iranian regime indicate that the conflict might end soon. Particularly, the reiteration from Iran that ‘non-hostile ships can transit the Strait of Hormuz’ is good news that will mitigate India’s energy concerns," VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments, noted.

MCX gold prices were trading higher by ₹5,006, or 3.60%, at ₹1,43,918 per 10 grams, while MCX silver prices were trading higher by ₹10,554, or 4.71%, at ₹2,34,495 per kg.

Investors' wealth rose by ₹8 lakh crore within minutes as the overall market capitalisation of companies listed on the BSE rose to ₹431 lakh crore from about ₹423 lakh crore in the previous session.

L&T has secured a contract valued between ₹1,000-2,500 crore for its water and effluent treatment business.

“The presence of continuation patterns encourages us to extend upside objective to 23350-800. That said, a consolidation is initially favoured with 23000 capping upsides. While dips to 22880 would attract buying, slippage past the same will signal loss in momentum. We would however, retain upside hopes as long as above 22640,” said Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit Investments Ltd.

"Hope is returning to the market with indications of deescalation in the conflict. Remarks from President Trump and from the Iranian regime indicate that the conflict might end soon. Particularly the reiteration from Iran that “non-hostile ships can transit the Strait of Hormuz” is good news that will mitigate India’s energy concerns.

These positive geopolitical developments have reflected in sharp decline in Brent crude to around $98. The US 10-year yield also has declined. Gold has recovered. If this positive development sustains, there is room for a sharp rebound in the market. But if the recovery is to sustain FIIs should stop their big sustained selling, which, in turn, will require stability in the rupee. Yesterday’s 399 point recovery in Nifty was caused more by short covering.

In the near-term, mid and small caps can rebound more than large caps since there is no worry of significant FII selling in this segment," said Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Ltd.

Avantel jumps 15% after company bagged order worth ₹460 crore from Zetwerk for supply of satellite comms equipment

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given the green light for Avenir Investment RSC, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company (IHC), to acquire a 66.65% interest in Sammaan Capital.

The RBI has approved the appointment of Alwyn Dinesh Crasta, nominated by IHC, to serve as a director on the company's board for a term of up to five years.

Shares of United Spirits rose nearly 1% after reports that the company plans to sell its stake in Royal Challengers Bangalore to a consortium involving Birla Group, Blackstone, Times Group, and Bolt.

The development triggered strong buying interest in related stocks, with RPSG Ventures surging over 16% in trade. Meanwhile, Sun TV Network also gained more than 3%, reflecting broader market optimism around the deal.

The transaction marks a significant shift in IPL franchise ownership dynamics and has boosted investor sentiment across select media and entertainment-linked counters.

PG Electroplast jumps by nearly 9% following the announcement that production in room AC has nearly returned to normal.

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher today, with the BSE Sensex gaining 583.56 points (0.79%) to close at 74,652.01, while the Nifty 50 advanced 152 points (0.66%) to settle at 23,064.40.

Stock Market Today LIVE: Rupee opens at 93.95/$ vs Tuesday’s close of 93.87/$

Bitcoin prices rose amid broader gains in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin price climbed 1.2% to $70,910.16 while ether was up 0.8% at $2,164.74.

Gold prices rallied over 2%, buoyed by a softer dollar. Spot gold price rose 2.1% to $4,568.29 per ounce, while US gold futures for April delivery gained 3.8% to $4,569.40. Spot silver price gained 3.8% to $73.94 per ounce.

Oil prices fell more than 5% and Asian shares gained on Wednesday over possibilities of a de-escalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran.

US stock market ended lower on Tuesday amid volatility as uncertainty persists around the Iran war and elevated oil prices.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 84.41 points, or 0.18%, to 46,124.06, while the S&P 500 declined 24.63 points, or 0.37%, to 6,556.37. The Nasdaq Composite closed 184.86 points, or 0.84%, lower at 21,761.89.

Nvidia stock price fell 0.27%, Microsoft shares declined 2.73%, Amazon share price dropped 1.43%, while Tesla stock price rose 0.57%. Jefferies share price gained 2.5% and Estee Lauder shares tumbled 9.8%.

Sensex continues to trade near key lower levels, reflecting a cautious undertone with limited upside visibility in the near term. Nifty 50 index formed a high wave candle with a small real body and long shadows in either direction, highlighting intraday volatility amid weekly expiry.

US President Donald Trump said he had sent a peace proposal to Iran, expressing optimism about ending nearly a month-long conflict. Reports also said that the US military was preparing to deploy at least 2,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Tehran announced it would allow “non-hostile” oil vessels to pass through the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Asian markets traded higher on Wednesday amid reports of peace talks between the US and Iran. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rallied 2.5%, while the Topix gained 2.4%. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 2.5%, while the Kosdaq rose 1.6%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index futures indicated a lower opening.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,084 level, a premium of nearly 156 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

The Indian stock market is expected to open higher on Wednesday, extending gains from previous session’s rally, following upbeat global market cues amid reports of US-Iran peace talks. The trends on Gift Nifty also signals a positive start for the frontline indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex today.Dhanya Nagasundaram works as a Content Producer at LiveMint, specializing in news related to financial markets, stocks, and business. With over eight years of experience in journalism and content creation, she has honed her skills in data-driven reporting and market analysis. Her focus is on monitoring stock trends, initial public offerings (IPOs), corporate news, policy shifts, and larger economic trends that affect investors and market players.

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