The Sensex closed at 73,134.32, up 1.65%, and the Nifty 50 at 22,679.40, up 1.56%, on 1 April 2026. TRENT led the gainers (7.00%) while DRREDDY was the biggest loser (-3.61%) among large-cap stocks.
Indian equities bounced back on 1 April on hopes of a de-escalation in the US-Iran conflict, snapping a two-day losing streak, according to Upstox. Trent and IndiGo were among the top gainers.
Closing numbers
| Index | Close | Change | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 73,134.32 | +1,186.77 | +1.65% |
| NIFTY 50 | 22,679.40 | +348.00 | +1.56% |
| Bank NIFTY | 51,448.65 | +1,173.30 | +2.33% |
| BSE 500 | 32,814.97 | +632.59 | +1.97% |
| USD/INR | 92.64 | -0.84 | -0.90% |
Closing levels for 1 April 2026. Data is delayed and may differ slightly from official exchange figures.
What moved the market
Buying was broad, with banking, IT and auto stocks cited among the gainers. Trent led our large-cap list, and the Adani group stocks (Adani Ports and Adani Enterprises) and Bharat Electronics also rose more than 4%. Pharma lagged: Dr Reddy’s, Cipla and Sun Pharma all fell.
Top gainers
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| TRENT | 2,351.00 | +7.00% |
| ADANIPORTS | 1,385.40 | +5.55% |
| ADANIENT | 1,842.50 | +4.76% |
| BEL | 418.70 | +4.51% |
| INDUSINDBK | 785.65 | +4.41% |
Top losers
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| DRREDDY | 1,209.60 | -3.61% |
| HDFCLIFE | 572.95 | -2.99% |
| CIPLA | 1,195.90 | -2.31% |
| SUNPHARMA | 1,728.50 | -1.63% |
| NTPC | 364.65 | -1.62% |
Among large-cap NSE stocks tracked by IndiaX24; the list approximates the NIFTY 50.
Crude, rupee and global cues
Wall Street had rallied sharply overnight as signs of easing geopolitical tension lifted global risk appetite, and falling crude prices were also cited as supportive, per Kotak Neo. The indices came off their intraday highs by the close.
This report is for information only and is not investment advice. Markets carry risk; consult a registered adviser before investing.
