Stock market today, May 19 -- Indian equity markets opened marginally higher on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a possible nuclear agreement with Iran, raising hopes of easing tensions in the three-month-long conflict.

The Nifty 50 advanced 0.11% to 23,675.3, while the BSE Sensex gained 0.17% to 75,441.27 in early trade.

Market breadth remained positive, with 14 of the 16 major sectoral indices opening in the green. The broader market also saw buying interest, with the midcap and smallcap indices rising around 0.3% each.

Investor sentiment improved after Trump said he had cancelled a planned strike on Tehran following a peace proposal from Iran, adding that there was now a "very good chance" of reaching a deal to li...