tock Market Today | Share Market Highlights: Renewed hopes of a diplomatic resolution between the US and Iran, along with a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, have materially improved global risk appetite, a market analyst said.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 504.86 points, or 0.65%, to settle at 78,493.54. During the day, it surged 564.77 points, or 0.72%, to 78,553.45. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 156.80 points, or 0.65%, to end at 24,353.55.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Hindustan Unilever, Power Grid, Reliance Industries, Bharat Electronics, Tech Mahindra and Titan were among the major winners. In contrast, Sun Pharma, Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro and HCL Tech were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 3.07% to $96.34 per barrel.