# The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 122 points to settle at 77,988.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-16 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- India VIX volatility index dropped 8.93%, ending at 18.67, signaling declining market volatility.
- Optimism around potential US-Iran talks cooled crude prices, easing inflation concerns in India.
- Vodafone Idea led BSE trading volumes with 4.57 crore shares exchanged during the session.
- Gujarat Mineral Development, SCI, and Firstsource hit 52-week highs with strong buying interest.

**Companies:** HDFC Bank, RIL, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Gujarat Mineral Development, Airtel, Vodafone Idea, YES Bank, Reliance Power
**Countries:** India, United States, Iran

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