Stock markets end higher for fifth day in a row on lower crude prices, optimism over U.S.-Iran peace deal
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Summary
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 254.36 points, or 0.33%, to settle at 77,409.98; Nifty edged higher by 82.30 points, or 0.34% to end at 24,168
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - Business
Published Thursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right