New Delhi, April 9 -- Buy or sell stocks, 9 April 2026: Following strong global sentiment on hopes of a US-Iran ceasefire, the Indian stock market ended in the green on Wednesday. The Nifty 50 index shot up 873 points and closed at 23,997. The BSE Sensex skyrocketed 2,946 points and closed at 77,562. The Bank Nifty index zoomed 2,987 points and finished at 55,703. The India VIX index crashed close to 21% and finished at around 19.50.

The up move was broad-based, with all major sectors trading in the green-led by rate-sensitive segments such as realty, auto, and banking. Broader markets outperformed benchmarks, with mid- and small-cap indices rallying by more than 4%, reflecting strong risk-on sentiment and improved market breadth.

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