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Dalal Street Cheers US-Iran Peace Deal, Oil Slide; Sensex Rises for Fourth Day
The BSE Sensex rose 544 points to 76,808, marking its fourth consecutive gain, driven by the US-Iran peace deal and a sharp drop in crude oil prices. Brent crude fell below $80/barrel for the first time in over three months. Meanwhile, the government's offer for sale in GIC received strong investor response, with plans to raise about Rs 3,000 crore.
West Asia peace deal lifts Sensex 736 points, rupee strengthens 40 paise
The West Asia peace deal between the US and Iran sent Indian stocks soaring, with the Sensex gaining 736 points to close at 76,264. Foreign portfolio investors turned net buyers after days of selling, while crude oil prices plunged over 5% and the rupee strengthened 40 paise to 94.71 against the dollar.
Asian Markets Rally, Crude Plunges on US-Iran Peace Deal Announcement at Strait of Hormuz
Asian equities advanced sharply and crude oil prices fell steeply after signs of a preliminary US-Iran peace deal, including reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and US President Donald Trump confirmed the agreement, which boosts hopes of lower global inflation and reduced pressure on central banks.
BSE Sensex Crashes Over 900 Points, Nifty50 Near 23,100 as US-Israel-Iran Tensions Fuel Sell-Off
Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on June 8, 2026, with the BSE Sensex crashing over 900 points and the Nifty50 falling near the 23,100 mark. The sell-off was driven by escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran, along with a surge in crude oil prices. Technical indicators show a weak setup with key support at 23,000-23,100.
West Asia Tension Sinks Sensex 719 Points, Rupee Falls 76 Paise to 95.71/$
Fresh geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel on Monday triggered a sharp sell-off in Indian markets, with the Sensex falling 719 points (1%) to close at 73,524 and the rupee weakening 76 paise to 95.71 against the dollar. Crude oil prices spiked over 5% intraday before retreating, while Asian markets also plunged. Reports of a ceasefire later lifted global sentiment, but Indian markets ended at a one-month low.
Business Sensex and Nifty Rebound, Ending Two-Day Losing Streak
The Sensex and Nifty indices rebounded, gaining over half a percent and ending a two-day losing streak. The Sensex rose 395 points to 73,919, while the Nifty increased by 119 points to 23,242. Midcap and Smallcap indices also saw significant gains.
Sensex Plummets Amid Gulf Tensions, Foreign Outflows
The Sensex has fallen 2,200 points over four sessions due to escalating tensions in the Gulf region and significant foreign fund outflows. Investors are closely watching the upcoming RBI policy meeting for further market direction.