In early trading, the Indian stock market saw significant gains, with the S&P BSE Sensex climbing 1,199.18 points or 1.56% to reach 78,046.75 and the Nifty 50 index rising 345.30 points or 1.45% to 24,190.45. This positive momentum was driven by a rally in global markets, fueled by optimism regarding the resumption of US-Iran peace talks. All sectoral indices on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) traded in the green, with notable advances in IT, PSU Bank, and metal stocks. The broader market also performed well, with the BSE 150 MidCap Index increasing by 1.81% and the BSE 250 SmallCap Index adding 1.65%. The market breadth was strong, with 2,987 shares rising against 402 shares that fell. Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors sold shares worth ₹1,983.18 crore, while domestic institutional investors were net buyers, acquiring shares worth ₹2,432.30 crore on April 13, 2026. Stocks such as H.G. Infra Engineering and Swaraj Engines saw notable gains due to positive earnings reports and new contracts, while Just Dial faced a decline in profit despite an increase in revenue. Overall, the market sentiment remains optimistic as traders are hopeful for a diplomatic resolution in the Middle East, which has contributed to rising stock prices.