Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Sensex Rises 500 Points Amid Oil Drop and Trump Deal
The Indian stock market, called the Sensex, went up by 500 points today, which is a big jump.
Oil prices fell, which helped the market.
President Donald Trump said the US would stop attacking Iran, which could make the Strait of Hormuz open for ships.
Good earnings from many companies and money coming into the market from foreign investors also helped.
All these things made investors feel optimistic.
Sensex jumps 500 points to over 24,500 as markets rally.
Brent crude futures fell 4.8% to $83.74 a barrel.
Trump announced a deal to cancel US attacks on Iran, opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Strong Q1 earnings and FPI inflows buoy investor sentiment.
Major companies like Reliance, JSW Steel, and ICICI Bank posted above‑average earnings growth.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and Indian market participants
- What
- Sensex rises 500 points, Brent crude falls, Trump announces a deal to cancel US attacks on Iran
- When
- Today
- Where
- Indian stock market and Strait of Hormuz
- Why
- Positive earnings, oil price decline, and diplomatic agreement
- Sensex level
- 24,500+
- Brent price
- $83.74
- Trump deal
- Cancel US attacks on Iran
- FPI inflows July
- Rs 20,200 crore
- Q1 earnings growth
- 11% YoY