New Delhi, June 12 -- Stock market today, 12 June 2026: Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 are likely to open on a positive note on Friday, tracking strong gains across global markets after optimism grew over a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump called off planned military strikes against Iran, raising hopes of a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.

Asian markets advanced sharply, while Wall Street posted a strong rally overnight, with all three major US indices recording their biggest single-day percentage gains since 8 April.

The positive global cues follow Indian equities closing lower in the previous session amid escalating tensions in ...