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From Gift Nifty US Iran Ceasefire to Hcl Tech Q4 Results 10 Key Things That Changed for Indian Stock Market Overnight
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AI-generatedGlobal markets are reacting to mixed cues including extended US-Iran ceasefire tensions and stronger-than-expected US retail sales data. Indian markets are expected to open lower despite positive domestic earnings from HCL Tech, reflecting cautious sentiment.
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- Gift Nifty trading at 24,421, down 163 points, indicating negative start for Indian market.
- Sensex rose 753.03 points to 79,273.33; Nifty 50 up 211.75 points to 24,576.60.
- HCL Technologies Q4FY26 net profit up 10.11% QoQ to ₹4,488 crore; revenue flat at ₹33,981 crore.
- US retail sales increased 1.7% in March, exceeding expectations.
- US-Iran ceasefire extended, but tensions remain.
The consumer discretionary sector is poised for short-term gains driven by strong retail sales data. However, geopolitical tensions pose a risk to consumer confidence.
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Sector impact at a glance
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