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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.
Taking Stock: Nifty ends near 23,150 in volatile trade; pharma, private banks rally
ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Grasim, M&M, JSW Steel were among top gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Infosys, HCL Tech, Adani Ports, Trent, Eternal.
Hold South Indian Bank; target of Rs 45: ICICI Securities
ICICI Securities recommended hold rating on South Indian Bank with a target price of Rs 45 in its research report dated July 08, 2026.
Bank Nifty falls over 2% as crude-driven inflation worries weigh; ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank among top Nifty losers
The weakness in banking stocks reflects macro concerns arising from surging crude oil prices amid the escalation of the Middle East conflict. Elevated crude oil prices have reignited inflationary concerns, stoking fears of tighter monetary policies and delay in interest-rate cuts by central banks.
Buy Equitas Small Finance Bank; target of Rs 90: ICICI Securities
ICICI Securities is bullish on Equitas Small Finance Bank recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 90 in its research report dated Jun 12, 2026.
Markets end higher in volatile week; rupee recovers from record low
The total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies rose marginally by ₹1.79 lakh crore during the week. Among the gainers, Reliance Industries led the increase in market capitalisation, while ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, and Axis Bank witnessed a decline in their market capitalisation.
Buy City Union Bank; target of Rs 325: ICICI Securities
ICICI Securities is bullish on City Union Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 325 in its research report dated April 28, 2026.
Buy AU Small Finance Bank; target of Rs 1250: ICICI Securities
ICICI Securities is bullish on AU Small Finance Bank has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1250 in its research report dated April 28, 2026.
Six of India's top-10 firms add Rs 1 lakh crore in mcap; Airtel, Bajaj Finance shine
Reliance Industries remained the country's most valued firm, followed by HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, SBI, TCS, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, LIC and Hindustan Unilever.
Taking Stock: Markets rebound; Nifty reclaims 24,150, Sensex jumps 600 pts
Among the top gainers on the index were Maruti Suzuki India, Coal India, Tech Mahindra, ITC Limited, and Reliance Industries. On the downside, InterGlobe Aviation, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, NTPC, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finserv were among the key laggards.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade IndusInd Bank, Zydus Lifesciences, Welspun Living, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, and others on July 6?
Overall, the trend remains positive, though some consolidation cannot be ruled out. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Bank shares snap previous day's fall to rise up to 3%; ICICI, HDFC Bank lead gains
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty advanced up to 1 percent in a broad-based rally led by financial stocks.