Mumbai, April 21 -- The domestic equity indices ended with significant gains today, extending gains for third session, supported by optimism over potential peace talks between the US and Iran. Investor sentiment was further supported by easing crude oil prices. Meanwhile, market participants turned their focus to Q4 earnings, while tracking global developments for cues. The Nifty ended above the 24,550 mark.

FMCG, realty and private bank shares led the rally while pharma and consumer durables shares declined.

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 753.03 points or 0.96% to 79,273.33. The Nifty 50 index advanced 211.75 points or 0.87% to 24,576.60. In the three consecutive trading sessions, the Se...