On April 17, 2026, Indian equity benchmarks traded with minor gains as the S&P BSE Sensex surged 163.22 points or 0.21% to reach 78,660.78, while the Nifty 50 index rose 60.85 points or 0.25% to 24,414.40. Investors remained cautious due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, particularly involving Iran and the U.S. The market breadth was almost even, with 1,684 shares rising and 1,693 shares falling on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Notably, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) purchased shares worth ₹683.20 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers, offloading shares worth ₹4,721.48 crore. In the commodities market, Brent crude prices dropped 7.57% to $91.87 per barrel, reflecting the impact of global tensions on energy prices. Stocks such as Aditya Birla Money saw significant gains, rising 4.66% after reporting a 100.97% increase in net profit, while Hathway Cables & Datacom declined 3.37% due to a drop in net profit despite higher revenue.