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Stock Market Closing Bell: Sensex Loses 250 Points, Nifty Ends Below 23,900; IT Index Slumps 2.7% - News18
Stock Market Closing Bell: Sensex Loses 250 Points, Nifty Ends Below 23,900; IT Index Slumps 2.7%News18
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.
Motilal Oswal's top 4 banking picks ahead of Q1 earnings season. Do you own any?
Motilal Oswal has identified its top banking picks ahead of the Q1 earnings season, anticipating strong MSME credit demand. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are highlighted for their robust asset quality and profitable growth. State Bank of India leads the PSU pack with aggressive pricing and housing loan strength, while AU Small Finance Bank is favored for its retail segment performance.
Sensex rises over 200 points, Nifty above 24,000; Maruti Suzuki shares jump 3%
Indian stock markets rebounded on Tuesday, with both Sensex and Nifty climbing approximately 0.4% after a dip in the previous session. The Sensex surged over 200 points to cross 77,000, while the Nifty 50 also saw a healthy jump, nearing 24,000. Broader market indices, including Midcap and Smallcap, also participated in the upward trend, adding to the positive sentiment.
Nifty expiry day strategy: Analysts flag key support, resistance levels
Analysts believe that significant Call Open Interest concentrated at 24,000, 24,100 and 24,200 Strikes suggests likely resistance around these levels.
Four banking stocks that could move the markets on Tuesday
The Nifty Bank index was an underperformer on Monday, declining over 400 points, and dragged the Nifty 50 index lower by 100 points as well. HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Bandhan Bank and Yes Bank will keep the index in focus on Tuesday as well.
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.
Microfinance institutions' portfolio quality up in May; West Bengal, MP, Rajasthan laggards: Report
Microfinance asset quality saw a positive shift in May, with loan defaults declining nationwide. However, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh continue to exhibit higher stress levels. Despite a slight dip in active accounts, the overall loan portfolio expanded, indicating sustained borrower demand and lender prudence. This improvement suggests a healthier financial landscape for many, though regional disparities persist.
Vodafone Idea shares end with gains of over 2% after an upmove in the last hour of trade; Here's why
Vodafone Idea shares are likely to see flows worth $25 million for 164.3 million shares in the Nifty 200 Momentum 30 index, $5 million or 33.9 million shares in the Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index.
Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE: Sensex trades flat, Nifty below 24,100 amid US-Iran tensions; Kotak, Adani shares down 2% - BusinessLine
Sensex today | Stock Market LIVE: Sensex trades flat, Nifty below 24,100 amid US-Iran tensions; Kotak, Adani shares down 2%BusinessLine
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.
Transrail Lighting share price jumps 4% after winning overseas orders worth ₹459 crore
Transrail Lighting share price has risen 9% in one month and has gained 10% in three months. The smallcap stock has fallen 8% in six months, while it has dropped nearly 21% in one year.