# The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open higher on Monday.

*business · news · 2026-05-25 · Livemint*

## Key points

- US President Trump claimed a US-Iran deal is nearly finalized to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian media disputed Trump’s statement, insisting control of the Strait remains with Tehran.
- The Reserve Bank of India announced a record ₹2.87 lakh crore dividend for the year-ended March 2026.
- Petrol and diesel saw their fourth price increase in under two weeks, rising by over ₹2.60 per litre.
- US consumer sentiment index fell to a historic low of 44.8 in May, defying forecasts.

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**Countries:** India, United States, Iran

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