Stock market today, June 15 -- The Indian stock market closed sharply higher on Friday, buoyed by optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement and a steep drop in global crude oil prices. The benchmark Sensex surged 1,695.40 points, or 2.30%, to finish at 75,527.95, while the Nifty 50 advanced 461.30 points, or 1.99%, ending the session at 23,622.90.

However, the market is likely to continue its gaining streak as trends in the Gift Nifty index signalled a positive opening on Monday, 15 June. Gift Nifty was trading near the 23,982 mark, up over 296 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.

"Indian markets are expected to trade with a strong positive bias, supported by a significant geopolitical breakthrough that has substantially i...