Stock markets trade higher in early session

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) as reports of second round of talks between U.S. and Iran are keeping hopes of resolution to the West Asia conflict alive.

Also, Brent crude oil prices trading below the $100 per barrel mark provided optimism to the markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 445.82 points to 78,966.12 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 121.15 points to 24,486.