New Delhi, June 16 -- The Indian stock market traded higher on Tuesday, following a rally in global markets, as risk-sentiment improved after the announcement of the US-Iran peace deal and the fall in crude oil prices.

Gains in realty, IT, FMCG, and energy sectors were countered by selling in metals, pharma and PSU banking stocks.

The Sensex was up 329.50 points, or 0.43%, at 76,593.83, while the Nifty 50 was trading 73.15 points, or 0.31%, higher at 23,927.05. The Bank Nifty index fell 87.35 points, or 0.15%, to 57,115.70.

Tata Consumer Products, HCL Technologies, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance and Hindustan Unilever were the top Nifty 50 gainers, while Hindalco Industries, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, JSW Steel, Tata Steel and...