Stock markets advanced following a drop in crude oil prices and hopes for progress on peace talks between Iran and the U.S. | Photo Credit: Reuters Stock markets advanced for the third consecutive day on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) with Sensex jumping by 753 points and broader Nifty closing above 24,550 following a drop in crude oil prices and hopes for progress on peace talks between Iran and the U.S. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 753.03 points or 0.96% to settle at 79,273.33. During the day, it surged 846.78 points or 1.07% to 79,367.08. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 211.75 points or 0.87% to end at 24,576.60. Published – April 21, 2026 04:44 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation On Hyderabad flyovers, stopping for view and celebrations outweighs safety Health matters newsletter: Heat, health, and the gaps in preparedness