Indian Stock Market Today (June 20, 2025): Sensex Rallies 1.29%
The Indian stock market today witnessed a robust rebound as the BSE Sensex surged 1,046 points (1.29%) to close at 82,408, while the Nifty 50 rose 319 points (1.29%) to finish at 25,112. This rally ended a three-day losing streak and signaled renewed investor confidence, largely led by financials and auto stocks.
Sector Performance Highlights
Financials & Banking
Banking stocks led today’s rally. The RBI’s decision to ease provisioning norms for infrastructure financing buoyed both PSU and private banks, each rising over 1%.
IT
The IT sector also participated, contributing to the broad-based rally that lifted all major indices, including mid-caps and small-caps.
Auto
Auto stocks such as M&M, Bajaj Auto and Maruti Suzuki were among the day’s active movers, with auto indices up more than 1%.
Pharma
While healthcare stocks saw modest gains of around 1%, Pharma lagged behind stronger growth sectors like financials and auto.
Top 5 Gainers & Losers
Top 5 Gainers:
- Jio Financial: +3.57%
- NTPC: +1.70%
- Tata Power, Torrent Power: +1.44% to +1.70%
- Bharti Airtel, M&M, Bharat Electronics, Trent: each +1–3%
Top 5 Losers:
- Bajaj Auto: –1.47%
- Hero MotoCorp, Maruti Suzuki, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories: modest losses
FII/DII Net Flows
On June 20, FIIs were strong buyers, with net inflows of approximately ₹7,941 crore, while DIIs turned net sellers by about ₹3,050 crore. This sharp FII buying helped drive up valuations despite selling pressure from DIIs.
Key Macro-Economic & Global Drivers
- RBI Eases Infrastructure Financing Norms: From October 2025, provisioning relaxed for project loans—boosting bank profitability and lending activity.
- U.S. Fed Signals Two Rate Cuts in 2025: This improved risk appetite globally, encouraging flow into emerging markets like India.
- Weakening U.S. Dollar & Decline in Crude Oil Prices: The dollar softened, and Brent crude dropped ~2%, easing inflation concerns.
- Alleviation in Middle East Geopolitical Tension: Cooler Israel-Iran rhetoric and delayed U.S. action boosted sentiment.
- Foreign Institutional Inflows: FIIs resumed buying, providing liquidity and driving demand.
What to Watch Next 🚀
- Upcoming Large IPO: A significant IPO next week may attract inflows, influencing both equities and the rupee.
- Global Rate Cues: Fed decisions, U.S. inflation and RBI commentary could swing markets sharply.
- Crude Oil Prices: Oil remains the primary external risk; a rise above $80/bbl may weigh on inflation and markets.
- India Macros: Key data like CPI, WPI, and PMI releases may either affirm the growth narrative or spook investors.
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