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Nifty Midcap, Smallcap indices hit 52-week highs; what's driving the rally?
Zensar Technologies, CDSL, Bandhan Bank and MRPL from the Nifty Smallcap 100 index rallied between 5% and 12% in Friday's intra-day trade.
Indian Rupee loses momentum as international oil prices and dollar firms up
The Indian rupee lost momentum in opening trades on Wednesday as international oil prices and dollar firmed up following renewed tensions between US and Iran. Reported US air strikes on Iran drove oil prices higher, fueling inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations of interest rate hikes that kept dollar index upbeat. Meanwhile, investors also wait for the minutes of the Federal Reserves June meeting for additional insight into the policy outlook. INR opened at Rs 95.15 per dollar and hit a low of 95.19 so far during the day. Local equities are also seen in negative tracking global peers on concerns that the AI-fueled rally in chipmakers may be losing momentum. The Nifty 50 has fallen below 24,250 while the BSE Sensex has tumbled over 550 points, trading around the 77,60077,800 range. Yesterday, rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 against the US dollar, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties.
Sensex tumbles over 550 points, Nifty falls below 24,250 as Iran-US conflict escalates
Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Wednesday as oil prices surged. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell significantly due to renewed Iran-US conflict escalations. Broader market indices also slipped into the red, reflecting widespread bearish sentiment. Foreign investors, however, continued their buying trend for a fifth consecutive session. The Indian rupee opened lower against the US dollar amid these developments.
Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty 50 snap four-day winning streak as oil prices rise
The Sensex dropped 104 points, or 0.13%, to end at 78,180.72, while the Nifty 50 shed 32 points, or 0.13%, to finish at 24,398.70. Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices dropped 0.30% and 0.55%, respectively.
Vedanta Iron and Steel, Vedanta Aluminium, 2 other stocks drop up to 5%. What’s spooking investors?
Recently listed Vedanta stocks experienced a significant decline on Tuesday morning. Vedanta Iron and Steel shares surged sharply after a substantial investment by Premji Invest. This smallcap counter saw its market capitalization more than double before the rally lost momentum. Vedanta Aluminium shares dropped despite reporting record quarterly production figures. Vedanta Oil & Gas and Vedanta Power also saw their stock prices fall since listing.
Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty rises over 100 pts; Asia markets rebound from tech sell-off
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, July 3: The GIFT Nifty indicated a positive open as oil prices held steady below $72 per barrel. Asian markets rebounded from early losses
Stocks to buy or sell: Osho Krishan of Angel One suggests buying CDSL, Indian Hotels shares on 2 July
Indian stock indices Sensex and Nifty 50 rose on Thursday, boosted by falling crude oil prices after US-Iran negotiations. Nifty 50 gained 0.23%, while Sensex increased by 0.21%. Continued sideways trading seen, with key resistance at 24,100-24,200 and support at 23,850-23,800
Brent crude oil bias may remain bearish-to-neutral in H2CY2026
Mohammed Imran, research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan has a bearish-to-neutral view on Brent through H2CY2026, with a base-case range of $68-72/bbl.
INR loses momentum in opening trades as geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh
The Indian rupee lost momentum against the American currency in early trade on Tuesday, as month-end demand for dollars from importers and corporates added pressure on the domestic unit. INR opened at Rs 94.60 per dollar and slipped to a low of 95.55 before recovering back to 94.63 so far during the day. Losses for the rupee were partly cushioned by relatively stable crude oil prices globally. However, concerns about potential supply disruptions in the Gulf and continued uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiments. Meanwhile, the Indian stock market opened higher this morning, with the BSE Sensex rising around 100 points to hover near the 76,825 mark and the Nifty 50 crossing the 24,030 level, which could lend some support to the local currency.
INR settles lower as renewed geopolitical tensions hit investors' risk appetite
The Indian rupee pared initial gains and settled lower by 9 paise at 94.54 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as renewed geopolitical tensions hit investors' risk appetite. The rupee opened on a positive note with crude oil prices remaining supportive and foreign inflows improving, but a renewed flare-up in geopolitical tensions after fresh military exchanges between the US and Iran dented investor sentiment. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.36, then gained momentum and touched an intraday high of 94.25 and a low of 94.56 against the American currency. On June 29, 2026, the Indian stock market snapped its two-day winning streak with the benchmark indices ending lower. Nifty 50 declined by 109.75 points (0.46%) to close at 23,946.25.BSE Sensex slid by 372.10 points (0.48%) to close at 76,728.37.
INR rebounds in opening trades; Gains unlikely to hold
The Indian rupee appreciated in opening trades on Monday as a temporary pause in Middle East attacks and upcoming diplomatic talks in Qatar is supporting broader Asian currency markets. However, the rally is unlikely to sustain given broad strength in dollar and rebounding international oil prices. Besides, negative cues from equities are also likely to add pressure on the counter. INR opened at Rs 94.36 per dollar and hit a high of 94.25 so far during the day. On Thursday, the pair ended at 94.45 as Friday was a market holiday on account of Muharram. As of the morning trade on June 29, 2026, the Indian benchmark indices are trading flat, with the NSE Nifty 50 hovering around 24,056.00 and the BSE Sensex trading near 77,100.47.
Stocks to buy below ₹100: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi recommends three shares to buy or sell
Next week, Bank Nifty's trading range is set between 57,000 and 59,000, with breakouts suggesting future trends. Analyst Mehul Kothari advises buying Trident, UCO Bank, and MMTC under ₹100, as the Indian market remains strong amid mixed signals and easing crude oil prices.