Indian equity indices ended on strong note with Nifty above 22,600 on April 1 on possible de-escalation of war between US-Iran. At close, the Sensex was up 1,186.77 points or 1.65 percent at 73,134.32, and the Nifty was up 348 points or 1.56 percent at 22,679.40. About 3675 shares advanced, 478 shares declined, and 90 shares unchanged.