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Data from the Korea Exchange showed that retail traders accounted for roughly 45% of total turnover on Thursday, compared with about 33% for foreign investors and 22% for institutional players.
Market HIGHLIGHTS: Sensex sinks 1,141 pts; Nifty slips 393 amid US-Iran war worries
Market HIGHLIGHTS: Equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex closing at 79,098, down 1,141 points or 1.4%. The Nifty 50 dropped 393 points, or 1.6%, to finish at 24,472. The pressure on equities came alongside weakness in the currency market. The Indian rupee settled at 92.1500 per dollar at 1530 IST, depreciating from 91.4700 in the previous session on Monday. Here are the top highlights from today's trading session:
Small-cap infra stock under ₹100 falls over 3% despite relief rally in Indian stock market
Globe Civil Projects share price has gained 10% in one month and has fallen 14% in three months. The smallcap stock has declined 34% over the past six months.
Trump Weighs Iran Strike; Global Markets Wobble — Can Nifty Hold 25,500? | Opening Bell
Global markets turn cautious as Donald Trump signals a possible Iran strike within 10 days, rattling Wall Street and dragging Asian indices lower. Brent crude nears $72, gold climbs above $5,000, and the dollar extends gains. US GDP and PCE data are awaited, while a Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs looms. Back home, GIFT Nifty hints at a soft start — can Nifty defend the crucial 25,500 level amid rising geopolitical tensions and weak global cues? Catch Surabhi Upadhyay with market experts on Opening Bell.
LIVE: US Fed leaves rates unchanged, signals hike ahead | Brent oil still below $80 | Opening Bell
US Fed holds rates steady at 3.5%-3.75%, signals one more hike this year. US bond yields and dollar surge after the FOMC decision, while Brent crude remains below $80 despite fresh geopolitical tensions. Markets react to developments around the US-Iran agreement, rising Middle East risks, and mixed global equities. Plus, Dow tumbles 500 points, Asian markets hit record highs, gold slips, and GIFT Nifty points to a gap-up start for Indian markets.
Taking Stock: Market rally continues; Sensex adds 544 pts, Nifty closes near 24,000
The Indian rupee extended its winning streak for a third consecutive session on June 16, appreciating 15 paise to settle at 94.56 against the US dollar, compared with its previous close of 94.71.
LIVE: Nifty Flat Ahead of US-Iran Deal | Oil at $83 | Global Markets Rally | Opening Bell
Asian markets are trading mixed while Indian equities are set for a muted opening. Investors remain focused on the upcoming US-Iran deal signing, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the direction of oil prices. 📈 Key Market Triggers: ✅ Dow gains 469 points; Nasdaq surges 3.1% ✅ S&P 500 hits fresh record highs ✅ Brent crude stabilizes around $83 per barrel ✅ US-Iran deal details remain in focus ✅ Nifty closes at a two-week high ✅ FIIs turn net buyers in equities ✅ Foreign investors pump $1.84 billion into Indian bonds ✅ Rupee strengthens to 94.71 against the dollar ✅ Bond yields remain stable globally
LIVE: Nifty Bulls Return! Oil Crashes 4% | US-Iran Deal to Be Signed Friday in Geneva | Opening Bell
Indian markets are set for a strong gap-up opening as global sentiment improves following reports of a finalized US-Iran deal. Oil prices plunged 4%, US futures surged, and Asian markets rallied, providing a positive backdrop for equities. 📈 Key Market Triggers Today: ✅ GIFT Nifty signals a strong opening ✅ Brent crude falls 4% to $84 per barrel ✅ US-Iran deal expected to be officially signed in Geneva ✅ Strait of Hormuz set to reopen, easing supply concerns ✅ Dow gained 0.7%, Nasdaq rose 0.3% ✅ SpaceX surged 19% on its market debut ✅ Nifty closed above 22,500 and 20-day EMA ✅ Bank Nifty gained for the fourth straight week ✅ FIIs sold ₹1,082 crore, while DIIs bought ₹5,341 crore ✅ Rupee strengthened against the US dollar Watch the full Opening Bell analysis to know the key levels, global cues, and stocks to watch today.
LIVE | Trump Says Op Epic Fury coming to an end | Oil slides 7%, Brent at $102 | Dollar lower
Global markets remained cautiously optimistic amid mixed economic and geopolitical signals. Donald Trump warned that Iran could face intensified bombing if it failed to agree to a peace deal, raising geopolitical tensions and supporting safe-haven demand. Asian equities were largely higher, with Nikkei 225 crossing the 62,000 mark for the first time, while Wall Street benchmarks gained 1–2% on hopes of global deal progress, pushing the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite to record closes. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index fell to 85 and the 10-year Treasury yield eased to 4.35%, boosting gold prices to over a one-week high near $4,678 per ounce. Crude oil prices also stayed elevated, with Brent around $101 per barrel and WTI near $95, while GIFT Nifty signaled a weak start for Indian markets.
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Live: Banking stocks fuel Nifty above 24,500; Uncertainty persists on US-Iran talks | Closing Bell
Indian markets ended lower, dragged by weakness in IT stocks. The BSE Sensex slipped over 650 points, while the Nifty 50 fell below 24,450. HCL Technologies led the decline, logging its sharpest fall in 11 years after weak guidance, pulling down peers like Infosys and TCS. Despite the headline fall, market breadth remained positive with broader markets outperforming, as smallcaps extended gains for a second straight session. Financials were under pressure, with ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank slipping. On the upside, stocks like Tata Consumer Products, NTPC and Hindustan Unilever emerged as key gainers.
Oil Above $100! Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei Warns on Hormuz | US Markets Slide | Opening Bell
Brent crude climbs above $100 as Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warns the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed to pressure enemies and calls for US military bases to shut in the Middle East. Global markets react sharply. Asian markets open lower with Nikkei 225 down 2% and Kospi sliding nearly 3%. US markets hit new 2026 lows as the Dow Jones tumbles 740 points while NASDAQ dips. Meanwhile, US Treasury yields rise and gold slips on a stronger dollar. With GIFT Nifty signaling a gap-down start for Indian equities and oil prices surging, what does this mean for inflation and investors? Tune in as Surabhi Upadhyay and market experts decode the big global cues shaping today’s market action.