New Delhi, April 15 -- Stock market today, 15 April 2026: Following weak global cues on escalation in the US-Iran war, the Indian stock market ended lower on Monday. The Nifty 50 index crashed 207 points and closed at 23,842. The BSE Sensex nosedived 702 points, closing at 76,847. The Bank Nifty index corrected 3307 points and closed at 55,605.

The sell-off was broad-based, with auto, FMCG, and IT stocks leading the decline, while select pockets within the energy and pharma space showed relative resilience. Broader markets also remained under pressure, with midcap and smallcap indices declining around 0.5% each.

Following the renewed hopes of US-Iran ceasefire talks, the Gift Nifty index is up by around 350 points, showcasing strong vib...