Stock market news, April 3 -- The domestic equity markets will be shut today (Friday, April 3), on account of Good Friday.

On Thursday, April 2, the domestic benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex, bounced back from earlier losses due to a rise in the rupee following actions taken by the central bank, although diminishing expectations for a quick resolution to the Iran conflict extended the losing streak to six weeks.

The Nifty 50 finished 0.15% higher at 22,713.1, while the Sensex increased by 0.25% to reach 73,319.55, after experiencing a drop of more than 2% earlier in the day.

The rupee appreciated by 1.8% against the US dollar after hitting a record low in the prior session.

The Nifty 50 and Sensex declined by 0.5% and 0.4%, resp...