Stock Market: Sensex jumps over 500 points, Nifty tests 24,400

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex jumped 539.51 points to 78,667.16 in early trade on Thursday. The NSE Nifty gained 159.80 points to 24,391.10.

Factors impacting Indian Stock Market

US markets at record highs as Trump hints at an early end to the war with Iran

Crude oil prices flat and remain below $95

Nikkei rises nearly 850 points

Hong Kong market rises nearly 500 points

Gold rises slightly to $4850, while Silver near $80

Meeting on India-US deal on April 20

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir arrives in Iran to prepare for the second round of peace talks with the US.