# The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 177.52 points to 78,166.20 in early trade.

*business · news · 2026-04-17 · Telegraph India*

## Key points

- A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has boosted optimism in Indian markets.
- Expectations are rising that the ceasefire could lead to renewed US-Iran negotiations.
- Foreign Institutional Investors bought equities worth Rs 382.36 crore on Thursday.
- Despite US indices reaching record highs, major Asian markets are currently trading lower.

**Companies:** HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, ITC, Adani Ports, Maruti, Trent, Power Grid, Hindustan Unilever
**Countries:** Israel, Lebanon, United States, South Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, India

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