<h1>Indian markets gain 158 points on ceasefire hopes despite geopolitical tensions and profit-taking</h1> Indian equity markets experienced volatile trading as initial gains from Middle East ceasefire hopes were eroded by renewed geopolitical tensions. The Sensex rose 158 points to 82,055 after surging over 1,100 points intraday, while Nifty gained 72 points to 25,044. Markets initially rallied on ceasefire announcements and falling crude oil prices, but profit-taking emerged as reports surfaced of ceasefire violations. Asian and European markets posted gains, while crude oil dropped 3.2% to $69.13 per barrel. Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 1,874 crore while domestic investors bought Rs 5,592 crore worth of stocks.