Sensex Rises 317 Points, Nifty Tops 25,500 Despite US-Iran Tensions

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News18•20-02-2026, 15:44
Sensex Rises 317 Points, Nifty Tops 25,500 Despite US-Iran Tensions
- •Indian equity benchmarks rebounded on Friday, recovering from a sharp sell-off.
- •BSE Sensex closed 316.57 points higher at 82,814.71; NSE Nifty50 gained 116.90 points to 25,571.25.
- •PSU bank and metal stocks led the gains, while IT stocks declined.
- •Global markets were mixed due to escalating US-Iran tensions and potential military action.
- •Brent crude hovered near $72, and safe-haven demand boosted gold and silver prices.
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