On March 24, 2026, the Sensex closed 1,372 points higher at 74,068, and the Nifty50 rose 445 points to 22,958, supported by strong gains in auto and banking stocks. MidCap and SmallCap indices also surged over 2%. Traders were buoyed by hopes of US-Iran de- escalation, while Pharma lagged behind other sectors.