Stock market recap, June 19 -- Benchmark indices extended their gains for a fifth straight session on Thursday, 18 June, closing higher despite a volatile trading day. Falling crude oil prices following a US-Iran peace agreement helped offset the impact of hawkish commentary from the US Federal Reserve.

The BSE Sensex rose 254 points, or 0.33%, to close at 77,410, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 82 points, or 0.34%, to settle at 24,168.

Brent crude fell about 2.1% to $75.9 a barrel after the US and Iran signed an interim agreement to end their conflict.

ADANIGREEN (current market price Rs.1,506.80)

Indian equities ended higher in a volatile session on 18 June, supported by softer crude oil prices and positive global cues, even as invest...