Stock market news, April 18 -- The main stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, will remain closed today, (18 April 2025) for 'Good Friday'.

Sensex and Nifty 50, experienced a nearly 2% increase on Thursday, marking their fourth consecutive day of gains as investor sentiment improved following the re-entry of foreign investors into domestic stocks, fueled by hopes for a breakthrough in trade talks between the US and Japan concerning reciprocal tariffs.

The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 1,508.91 points, or 1.96%, reclaiming the 78,000 mark. It ultimately closed at 78,553.20, having reached a peak of 1,572.48 points or 2.04% at 78,616.77 during the day. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 rose by 414.45 points, or 1.77%, reaching 23,851.65...