New Delhi, April 22 -- The domestic equity markets finished strongly on Tuesday, April 21, bouncing back from a sluggish beginning, as gains in FMCG stocks bolstered the benchmark indices amid cautious optimism regarding ongoing geopolitical issues.

The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,576.60, up by 211.75 points or 0.87%, while the Sensex wrapped up at 79,273.33, an increase of 753.03 points or 0.96%.

Investors remained attentive to global indicators, especially the anticipated second round of discussions between the United States and Iran in Pakistan, expected to occur later in the day.

Analysts mentioned that investor mood was buoyed by hopes of a potential near-term easing of tensions in the Middle East.

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