Indian Stock Market Today (June 16, 2025): Sensex Rises 0.84%
The Indian stock market today closed strong, with the BSE Sensex rising 677.55 points (+0.84%) to 81,796.15 and the Nifty 50 gaining 227.90 points (+0.92%) to 24,946.50. Positive global cues and easing crude prices fueled investor optimism.
Sector Performance Highlights
IT & Financials
Nifty IT surged 1.57%. Tech Mahindra led with a 2.12% gain, followed by TCS (+1.47%) and Infosys (+1.39%). In banking, HDFC Bank added 0.93%, outperforming peers like SBI (+0.06%).
Auto
The auto sector lagged. Tata Motors fell 3.57% after JLR offered cautious FY26 margin guidance.
Pharma & Others
Sun Pharma and Dr Reddy’s declined slightly. Meanwhile, ONGC, metals, and FMCG sectors helped the indices rally further.
Top 5 Gainers & Losers
Top Gainers
| Stock | % Change |
|---|---|
| Bharat Electronics | +2.45% |
| SBI Life Insurance | +2.40% |
| UltraTech Cement | +2.00% |
| HDFC Life | +1.95% |
| ONGC | +1.90% |
Top Losers
- Tata Motors: –3.57%
- Dr Reddy’s: –1.10%
- Adani Ports: –1.00%
- Sun Pharma: –0.95%
- Hindalco: –0.85%
FII/DII Net Flows
Foreign investors continued their buying streak with 19 consecutive sessions of net inflows, totaling ₹88,730 crore. Domestic investors also contributed steadily, supporting the rally across sectors.
Key Macro-Economic & Global Drivers
- Fed’s dovish tone and lower US treasury yields boosted sentiment.
- Crude oil prices eased amid de-escalated Middle East tensions.
- India’s WPI inflation dropped to 0.39% for May, a 14-month low.
- The rupee remained steady around ₹86.06/USD.
What to Watch Next
- Resistance near 81,600–81,865 on Sensex could cap upside in short-term.
- U.S. Fed meeting on June 18 may impact global equity flows.
- India’s May trade data and IPO activity to drive sentiment.
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Summary
The Indian stock market today rebounded as Sensex and Nifty posted notable gains. Backed by institutional inflows, easing inflation and stable global signals, the outlook remains optimistic in the near term. Stay alert for Fed cues and upcoming economic releases.