Stock markets up 2% as investor optimism comes back

Indian benchmark stock indices were up 2% on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) as clarity on the Iran – U.S. war strengthened, making investors optimistic.

Nifty 50 and Sensex opened at 23064 and 74652 points and improved steadily to the day’s high of 23434.75 and 75735.6 points, respectively. They were trading at 23406 and 75667 points as of 12 p.m.