Indian equity indices closed higher on April 1, 2026, though gains trimmed as optimism over easing US-Iran tensions faded. Nifty50 rose 348 points higher (1.56%) to 22,679.40 and Sensex gained 1.65% to 73,134.34, ending a two-day decline. Broader markets outperformed, led by PSU banks, while healthcare and pharma stocks lagged behind the broader market trend.