From the 30-Sensex firms, ITC, Adani Ports, Maruti, Trent, Power Grid and Hindustan Unilever were among the major winners. File photo for representational purposes only.
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading in positive territory in early trade on Friday (April 17, 2026), supported by optimism around easing geopolitical tensions and fresh foreign fund inflows.
A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has added to markets’ optimism, with expectations that this could pave the way for renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations, an expert said.
Published – April 17, 2026 10:35 am IST
