India’s BSE Sensex finished about 1.6% firmer at 78,111 on Wednesday, the highest in over a month, on easing geopolitical concerns. Investor sentiment improved after President Trump indicated that a second round of US-Iran talks could take place within two days, adding that both sides are keen to reach a deal. This helped ease oil prices, despite the continued US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Sectorally, gains were broad-based. Oil-sensitive stocks, including IndiGo (4.6%), Asian Paints (3%) and Reliance Industries (2.3%) were among the top performers. Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro, exposed to the Middle East, rose 3.1%. Banks attracted buying interest, with HDFC Bank, Kotak Bank and Bajaj Finserv up around 2% each, while IT stocks also advanced, led by Tech Mahindra and TCS, each rising 3.3%. On the downside, Bahrti Airtel (-0.6%) and ICICI Bank (-0.2%) posted modest declines.

India's main stock market index, the SENSEX, rose to 78111 points on April 15, 2026, gaining 1.64% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.45% and is up 1.38% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from India. Historically, the BSE SENSEX Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 86159.02 in December of 2025. BSE SENSEX Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 16 of 2026.

India's main stock market index, the SENSEX, rose to 78111 points on April 15, 2026, gaining 1.64% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.45% and is up 1.38% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from India. The BSE SENSEX Stock Market Index is expected to trade at 76061.28 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 71067.05 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
NIFTY 50 24,231.30 388.65 1.63% 3.51% 3.39% Apr/15
SENSEX 78,111.24 1,263.67 1.64% 3.45% 1.38% Apr/15

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Bharti Airtel 1,855.70 -15.20 -0.81% 1.82% 113.38B Apr/15
ICICI Bank 1,348.10 -3.00 -0.22% -0.61% 105.94B Apr/15
Reliance Industries 1,344.10 29.00 2.21% 8.46% 105.14B Apr/15
Tata Consultancy 2,554.90 82.30 3.33% -21.96% 98.53B Apr/15
HDFC Bank 809.90 15.20 1.91% -13.75% 77.73B Apr/15
Infosys 1,305.30 28.50 2.23% -7.63% 76.43B Apr/15
Hindustan Unilever 2,157.60 30.40 1.43% -8.83% 60.02B Apr/15
Larsen & Toubro 4,076.30 122.00 3.09% 26.29% 58.88B Apr/15
HCL Tech 1,451.30 21.90 1.53% 1.37% 51.07B Apr/15
Maruti Suzuki 13,289.00 213.00 1.63% 13.93% 49.5B Apr/15




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
India Inflation Rate 3.40 3.21 percent Mar 2026
India Interest Rate 5.25 5.25 percent Apr 2026
India Unemployment Rate 5.10 4.90 percent Mar 2026

BSE SENSEX Stock Market Index
The Trading Economics SENSEX (BSE30) is a CFD Index which tracks the performance of 30 major companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. The companies are chosen based on the liquidity, trading volume and industry representation. The SENSEX, is a free-float market capitalization-weighted index. The Trading Economics SENSEX index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading. If you are looking for official data please visit the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) site at https://www.bseindia.com/.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
78111.24 76847.57 86159.02 113.28 1979 - 2026 points Daily

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Sensex at 1-Month High on US-Iran Talks Hopes
India’s BSE Sensex finished about 1.6% firmer at 78,111 on Wednesday, the highest in over a month, on easing geopolitical concerns. Investor sentiment improved after President Trump indicated that a second round of US-Iran talks could take place within two days, adding that both sides are keen to reach a deal. This helped ease oil prices, despite the continued US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Sectorally, gains were broad-based. Oil-sensitive stocks, including IndiGo (4.6%), Asian Paints (3%) and Reliance Industries (2.3%) were among the top performers. Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro, exposed to the Middle East, rose 3.1%. Banks attracted buying interest, with HDFC Bank, Kotak Bank and Bajaj Finserv up around 2% each, while IT stocks also advanced, led by Tech Mahindra and TCS, each rising 3.3%. On the downside, Bahrti Airtel (-0.6%) and ICICI Bank (-0.2%) posted modest declines.
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