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INR settles higher as global crude oil prices continue to slide
The Indian rupee appreciated 16 paise to settle at 94.39 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday as global crude oil prices continued to slide. Positive sentiments in the domestic equity markets and a marginally weaker greenback further supported the local unit while FII outflows prevented sharper gains. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.30 against the dollar and traded in the range of 94.13-94.56. It settled at 94.39 (provisional), up 16 paise from the previous close. Indian shares gave up some early gains to end modestly higher on Thursday. Underlying sentiment remained underpinned somewhat as oil prices extended declines to levels seen before the Middle East conflict on signs of improving flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route that handles around one-fifth of global oil supplies.
Nifty June futures trade at premium
HDFC Bank (India), Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) were the top traded contract.
TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech Lead Mixed IT Trade; Nifty IT Edges Higher As F&O Data Shows Fresh Positioning
The Nifty IT index traded within a range of 27,419.55 to 27,881 during the session before holding modest gains in morning trade.
Nifty Auto index rallies 2%; Tata Motors PV, M&M, Eicher surge up to 3%
Key trigger: Brent Crude prices have declined to $73/barrel, to almost its lowest since start of the US Iran war on February 28, 2026.
Rajesh Exports failed to produce foreign transaction records: ED
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday alleged that gold refining and jewellery manufacturing company Rajesh Exports' key business indicators showed "significant" departures from normal commercial practices, in addition to the non-availability of records related to foreign transactions. The federal agency issued a statement after conducting searches against the Bengaluru-based company and persons linked to it on June 23 for suspected contravention of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The ED identified at least five issues against Rajesh Exports Ltd (REL) and recovered various "incriminating" documents and digital devices during the searches. The company has not yet responded to a PTI query regarding the ED action. The stock exchanges have also sought clarification from the company. Founder and Chairman of the company, Rajesh Mehta, denied any fund diversion or wrongdoing during a recent interview with PTI. He had said that the company will fully cooperate with the fresh
BSE seeks clarification from Rajesh Exports on ED searches
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Wednesday sought a clarification from gold jewellery firm Rajesh Exports Ltd over reports of searches conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at multiple locations linked to the Bengaluru-based company. The exchange's query came a day after the central agency searched nine premises connected to the firm under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). "The reply is awaited," Rajesh Exports said in a regulatory filing. The development marks a fresh escalation in the legal troubles surrounding the company, which is already facing allegations of a massive financial fraud levelled by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Rajesh Mehta, the company's Founder and Chairman, recently denied any fund diversion or wrongdoing in an interview with PTI. He said the firm would fully cooperate with the fresh forensic audit ordered by Sebi and would not challenge the market regulator's interim order against it.
Nifty June futures trade at premium
HDFC Bank (India) Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services were the top traded contract.
Vodafone Idea, Roto Pumps, YES Bank among most traded stocks on NSE today, 24 June 2026
Vodafone Idea, Roto Pumps, YES Bank, Patel Engineering, Pine Labs, Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Tata Gold Exchange Traded Fund, and HCC were the most traded stocks in volume on the NSE.
Indices drift higher in early trade; breadth strong
The Nifty traded above the 23,850 mark. Pharma, IT and realty shares advanced while media, metal and auto shares declined.
Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Nifty, Sensex Fluctuate; IRFC Falls Over 5%
Nifty IT rose 1.03%, while Nifty Pharma gained 0.89%, leading gains among sectoral indices, according to NSE data. Nifty Auto fell 0.42%, while Nifty Media, Metal, Consumption and Rural traded lower.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades flat; Tata Motors PV in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Reclaiming that 23,800 level will be the first target of the bulls before seeking a move back to the 24,000 mark. After ending at the day's low, the Nifty Bank is back at the lower end of the 57,000 - 58,000 range, one that the bulls would want to defend before the truncated week ends.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Sensex and Nifty plunged over 1% on Tuesday amid global market weakness, IT sector losses, a weaker rupee and fresh foreign fund outflows. Investors will track technical levels, global cues, FII activity and key stock movements on Wednesday as markets look for direction after the sharp decline.