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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.
Six of top-10 firms add ₹88,678 crore in mcap, ICICI Bank biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued companies went up by Rs 88,678.1 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 297.57 points, or 0.38 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 42.9 points, or 0.17 per cent. "Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, advancing in three of the four trading sessions. Sentiment remained constructive, supported by easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments in West Asia, and selective buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs)," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. The market valuation of ICICI Bank jumped Rs ...
Will Sensex, Nifty extend gains or turn volatile? Q1 updates, F&O expiry among 8 factors set to steer stock market this week
Indian markets head into a crucial week with investors tracking Q1 business updates, June F&O expiry, auto sales data, FII flows, crude oil prices, monsoon progress, US bond yields and key macroeconomic releases. While benchmark indices have remained resilient, profit booking in broader markets signals caution as traders assess domestic and global cues for the next leg of market direction.
Rajesh Palviya of Axis Sec suggests JSW Infrastructure, Ind-Swift Laboratories, Welspun Living shares to buy next week
The Indian stock market will remain closed on June 26 for the Muharram holiday. Benchmark indices extended their winning streak ahead of the holiday, with Nifty 50 closing at 24,056 and Sensex at 77,100.47, boosted by easing crude oil prices and supportive measures for the rupee.
Sensex, Nifty extend weekly gains as lower oil, RBI measures lift sentiment
Benchmark indices extended gains for a third straight week as easing crude oil prices, RBI measures and foreign inflows supported sentiment despite weak PMI data
Benchmarks hold their ground despite late profit booking
The benchmark indices ended marginally higher on Thursday, extending gains for a second straight session. The Nifty climbed to a more than one-month high of 24,261.60 around noon, supported by easing crude oil prices and buying in auto and FMCG stocks. However, profit booking in the second half erased most of the intraday gains, while weakness in metal, IT, oil & gas and energy stocks capped the upside. The Nifty still managed to close above the 24,000 mark. Broader markets underperformed, with the midcap and smallcap indices ending in the red.
‘Korean markets are like small caps’, says Capitalmind Mutual Fund CEO Deepak Shenoy; Kospi jumps 5%
Investor sentiment in South Korea shifted amid falling oil prices and positive news from US-Iran talks. However, proposed taxes on unrealised gains introduced uncertainty, contributing to significant market volatility and sharp fluctuations for major technology stocks.
Rs 1.5 lakh crore behind 2025! Can Jio, NSE and other mega IPOs put 2026 on course for another record year?
India's primary market faces a significant fundraising gap to match last year's record. However, upcoming mega IPOs from Reliance Jio (Rs 35,000 crore) and NSE (Rs 25,000 crore), alongside SBI Mutual Fund (Rs 10,000 crore), could inject much-needed demand. Experts believe these established names can revive investor sentiment, but a broad-based revival hinges on sensible valuations and a steady pipeline of quality companies.
Nifty 50 surges 4.5% in 4 sessions as crude oil prices tumble after US-Iran truce: Can the benchmark hit 25,000 in June? - Mint
Nifty 50 surges 4.5% in 4 sessions as crude oil prices tumble after US-Iran truce: Can the benchmark hit 25,000 in June?Mint
Defence stocks, heavyweights push markets higher: Why Sensex and Nifty rose on June 17
Bharti Airtel, SBI, Infosys and Reliance Industries were the biggest contributors to the Nifty's gains, helping the benchmark index remain firmly in positive territory through the session.
US-Iran ceasefire deal: How could falling oil prices impact the Indian stock market?
US-Iran ceasefire deal: Over the past four trading sessions, the benchmark Sensex has surged more than 3,200 points, while the Nifty 50 has gained nearly 4%, boosted by easing geopolitical tensions and oil prices.