Sensex opens up 549.21 points as oil prices fall after US-Iran halt attacks

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India's Sensex index opened at 76,608.98 points today, up 549.21 points or 0.72%, rebounding after five consecutive sessions of declines. The market was supported by Brent crude oil prices tumbling 4.3% to 92.6 dollars per barrel after the United States and Iran temporarily halted retaliatory strikes over the weekend. Lower oil prices are a significant boost for India, the world's third-largest crude importer, as they ease inflation concerns and improve corporate profit margins. All 16 major industry sector stocks advanced, while small-cap and mid-cap indices each rose about 0.8%. The market also drew support from stocks surging on earnings reports, led by Tata Consumer, NTPC, IDFC First Bank, and AU Small Finance Bank.

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AU Small Finance Bank LimitedPrivate▲ Positive
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AU Small Finance Bank surged on earnings report, contributing to market gains.

IDFC First Bank LimitedPrivate▲ Positive
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IDFC First Bank surged on earnings report, contributing to market gains.

NTPC LimitedPrivate▲ Positive
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NTPC surged on earnings report, contributing to market gains.

Tata Consumer Products LimitedPrivate▲ Positive
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Tata Consumer surged on earnings report, contributing to market gains.

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