Sensex Nifty Updates April 15: Markets Close with Strong Gains as Broad-Based Buying Lifts Benchmarks Over 1.6%
Last Updated: 15th April 2026 - 04:16 pm
Indian markets surged sharply with the Sensex and Nifty gaining over 1.6% each, driven by broad-based buying led by stocks like Interglobe Aviation, Eternal, and Max Healthcare, while select banking names lagged. Global cues were mixed, with Asian markets posting modest gains and European indices trading uneven. Meanwhile, U.S. markets in the previous session closed strongly higher, led by a tech-driven rally, while a sharp drop in India VIX signaled improving investor confidence.
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Stock Market Highlights, April 15
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Domestic Indices Surge Sharply: Indian benchmarks rallied strongly, with the Sensex jumping 1.64% to 78,111.24 and the Nifty 50 climbing 1.63% to 24,231.30. Broad-based buying lifted markets, led by Interglobe Aviation, Eternal, and Max Healthcare, while banking and telecom stocks showed limited weakness.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets ended marginally higher, with Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai Composite posting modest gains. European markets traded mixed at mid-session, as FTSE 100 and DAX edged up slightly, while CAC 40 and STOXX 50 declined, reflecting cautious sentiment.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets closed firmly higher, led by a strong 1.96% rally in the NASDAQ, while the S&P 500 gained 1.18% and Dow Jones rose 0.66%. Gains were supported by tech strength and improving investor risk appetite.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Interglobe Avi | 4.76% |
| Eternal | 4.42% |
| Max Healthcare | 4.04% |
| Power Grid Corp | 4.03% |
| TMPV | 3.59% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Dr Reddys Labs | -1.46% |
| Bharti Airtel | -0.81% |
| ICICI Bank | -0.22% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,241.50 | 0.13% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,231.30 | 1.63% |
| Nifty Bank | 56,299.05 | 1.25% |
| SENSEX | 78,111.24 | 1.64% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 18.72 | -8.68% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 58,134 | 0.44% |
| Hang Seng | 25,947 | 0.29% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,618 | 0.015% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,615 | 0.063% |
| DAX | 24,052 | 0.034% |
| CAC 40 | 8,278 | -0.66% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,962 | -0.36% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 48,535.99 | 0.66% |
| NASDAQ | 23,639.08 | 1.96% |
| S&P 500 | 6,967.38 | 1.18% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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