NYSE:KEX 11 October 2025

April 29, 2026, 6:42 AM EDT. The Indian benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 closed up nearly 0.8% on April 29, boosted by earnings-led buying despite a sharp rise in crude oil prices. Sensex gained 609 points to 77,496, while Nifty 50 added 182 points, ending at 24,177. Brent crude futures jumped past $115 per barrel-the highest since June 2022-on supply concerns over a possible U.S. blockade extension on Iranian ports and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Seven of 11 sector indices ended higher, led by the Nifty FMCG index, which rose 1.75%. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index surged 0.65%, marking a 19% gain in April. Key stocks such as Maruti Suzuki and Star Health gained on strong quarterly results, reflecting a cautious but positive market underpinned by robust corporate earnings.