Indian Equities Rally on Tuesday as US-Iran Talk Hopes Boost Investor Sentiment
Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Tuesday as lower crude prices and expectations of renewed U.S.-Iran talks supported risk appetite.The BSE Sensex rose 753.03 points, or 1%, to close at 79,273.33, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 211.75 points, or 0.9%, to settle at 24,576.60.Sentiment improved on expectations of a second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran later this week. Reports indicate that a U.S. delegation led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance may return to Pakistan for discussions, with Iran also preparing to participate after earlier reluctance.Lower crude prices and buying in banking and FMCG stocks further supported the market.Among stocks, Nestlé India (NSE:NESTLEIND, BOM:500790) surged over 7% after reporting a rise in consolidated profit to 11.1 billion rupees in fiscal Q4 from 8.73 billion rupees a year earlier. Revenue from operations increased to 67.5 billion rupees from 55.0 billion rupees.Prestige Estates Projects (NSE:PRESTIGE, BOM:533274) gained over 2% after reporting initial sales of more than 1,700 units worth over 25 billion rupees for its Hyderabad residential project.