Post-Market Report: Sensex and Nifty End with Marginal Gains Amid Late Profit Booking
Published: 2026-06-25 17:00 IST | Category: Markets | By Flash Finance desk (written with AI assistance) · Editor: Kokila
Market Performance Today
The Indian equity markets ended Thursday's session with modest gains, paring a significant portion of their intraday advances. The BSE Sensex closed at 77,100.47, up 109.25 points or 0.14%, after hitting a session high of 77,803.18. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 24,056.00, gaining 34.35 points or 0.14%, having touched an intraday peak of 24,261.60. The market witnessed a "gap-up" opening but faced resistance at higher levels as investors chose to book profits ahead of a long weekend.
Top Movers (Sectors and Stocks)
The Auto sector was the standout performer of the day, gaining nearly 2%, while the Realty and Private Bank sectors also saw buying interest. Conversely, Metal, Oil & Gas, and IT indices ended in the red.
Top Nifty 50 Gainers:
- InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo): Up 4.89%
- Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M): Up 3.94%
- Maruti Suzuki: Up 3.81%
- Max Healthcare Institute: Up 3.81%
- Tata Consumer Products: Up 3.04%
Top Nifty 50 Losers:
- Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC): Down 2.85%
- Hindalco Industries: Down 2.52%
- Power Grid Corporation: Down 2.20%
- Tech Mahindra: Down 1.50%
- Bharti Airtel: Down 1.46%
Key Drivers of Today's Market
Several global and domestic factors influenced the market's trajectory:
- Crude Oil Slump: Brent crude prices fell toward pre-war levels (around $72-$73 per barrel) following a US-Iran ceasefire accord and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing domestic inflation concerns.
- Trade Optimism: Sentiment was bolstered by reports that India and the United States are nearing a significant bilateral trade agreement.
- RBI Stance: Remarks from RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra ruling out near-term rate hikes provided a stable outlook for interest rates, supporting banking and auto stocks.
- Monthly Expiry: The monthly expiry of Sensex derivatives led to increased volatility and triggered profit booking in the final hour of trade.
- Currency Support: The Indian Rupee appreciated significantly, closing around 94.40 against the US Dollar, supported by the decline in energy costs.
Broader Market Performance
Despite the gains in frontline indices, the broader market underperformed. The Nifty Midcap 100 index fell by 0.55% to close at 61,795.50, and the Smallcap index also ended in negative territory. Market breadth remained weak, with more declining stocks than advancing ones on the BSE. However, the India VIX cooled off by over 2.5% to settle around 13.05, indicating a reduction in near-term market fear.
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