Last Updated: 21 April 2026, 4:00 PM IST | Market Status: CLOSED
Stock Market Today — 21 April 2026 (Final Close)
Indian equity markets extended their winning streak to a third consecutive session on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The Nifty 50 closed near the 24,600 mark, rising 0.87%, as traders grew optimistic about a potential US-Iran ceasefire extension ahead of scheduled talks in Islamabad. Sensex surged over 753 points. Bank Nifty and India VIX closing data are being verified and will be updated shortly.
📊 Index Performance — 21 April 2026
| Index | Close | Change (Pts) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSE Sensex | 79,273.33 | ▲ +753.03 | +0.96% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,576.60 | ▲ +211.75 | +0.87% |
| Bank Nifty | Updating… | — | — |
| India VIX | Updating… | — | — |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | — | — | +0.49% |
| Nifty Smallcap 100 | — | — | +0.88% |
⚠️ Partial Update: Nifty 50 and Sensex closing data confirmed. Bank Nifty and India VIX figures are being verified from official BSE/NSE sources and will be updated once confirmed.
📊 Market Summary: Nifty 50 ended at 24,576.60, up 211.75 points (+0.87%), marking the third straight session of gains. The index attempted to cross the 24,600 mark intraday before facing supply pressure near that level, closing firm. Sensex surged 753 points (+0.96%) to 79,273.33. Markets were lifted by hopes that the US and Iran would extend their ceasefire and resume talks.
🔥 Top Gainers — Nifty 50 (21 April 2026)
| Stock | Change (%) | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Nestle India | +7.28% | Q4 FY26 net profit up 27% YoY; hit 52-week high of ₹1,380 |
| Trent | — | Among top Nifty 50 gainers |
| Hindustan Unilever | — | Among top Nifty 50 gainers |
🔴 Top Losers — Nifty 50 (21 April 2026)
| Stock | Change (%) | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Data being verified — will be updated shortly | ||
💰 FII & DII Activity
| Entity | Activity (21 Apr 2026) |
|---|---|
| FII (Foreign Institutional Investors) | Updating… |
| DII (Domestic Institutional Investors) | Updating… |
📰 Key Market Reasons — 21 April 2026
- US-Iran ceasefire optimism: Traders bet on a resolution ahead of scheduled talks in Islamabad — primary driver of today’s rally
- Third straight gain: Nifty 50 extended its recovery streak, sustaining above the 24,500 breakout level
- Nestle India surge: Q4 FY26 results showed 27% YoY profit jump, lifting FMCG sentiment broadly
- Weekly expiry day: Nifty F&O contracts expired today (Tuesday); index touched intraday high near 24,600 before easing slightly into close
- Broader markets positive: Nifty MidCap +0.49%, Nifty SmallCap +0.88% — broad participation in the rally
📋 IPO Snapshot — 21 April 2026
| IPO | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Citius Transnet InvIT | Final Day (Subscription) | Aims to raise ₹1,105 Cr; subscribed 1.3x on Day 2 |
| Mehul Telecom | Final Day (Subscription) | ₹27.73 Cr issue; subscribed 9.91x on Day 2 |
Data sources: Business Standard, NSE, BSE. Nifty 50 and Sensex close confirmed. Bank Nifty, VIX, FII/DII — pending official end-of-day data. Updated: 21 April 2026, 4:00 PM IST.