Sensex surges over 1,100 points, Nifty tops 24,150 on peace hopes in West Asia

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): The Indian stock markets opened sharply higher on Wednesday, tracking a strong rally in global markets as hopes of a pause in the West Asia conflict pulled crude oil prices lower and lifted investor mood. Benchmark indices jumped at the open, with sentiment getting a big boost from signs of progress in US-Iran talks.