Indian Stock Market Today (June 26, 2025): Sensex Rises 1.21%

Published On: 26/06/20251.5 min read

Indian Stock Market Today (June 26, 2025): Sensex Rises 1.21%

Indian stock market today witnessed a sharp rally with Sensex jumping over 1,000 points and Nifty comfortably crossing the 25,500 mark. Improved global sentiment, stable crude oil prices, and strong domestic flows supported today’s bullish momentum.

Brief Market Summary 💹

The Sensex surged 1.21% to close at 83,755.87, while the Nifty rose 1.21% to end near 25,549. Broader markets also performed well with both mid-cap and small-cap indices finishing higher by over 0.5%.

Market Breadth

  • Advances: ~1,983 stocks
  • Declines: ~1,855 stocks
  • Volatility Index (India VIX): Dropped ~2%

Sector Performance Highlights

Banking & Financials

Banking stocks led the rally. Bank Nifty closed up 1.03%. Major contributors included HDFC Bank (+0.7%) and Bajaj Finserv (+2.06%).

Metals

Metal stocks outperformed with the sector index up over 2.3%. Tata Steel and JSW Steel saw strong buying.

IT Sector

IT stocks edged higher with support from a weak dollar and buying interest in global tech peers.

Auto & Pharma

Auto stocks showed mixed trends: Maruti Suzuki dipped 0.39%, while Ashok Leyland gained 1.76%. SMS Pharma surged 5.2% following US FDA approval.

Top 5 Gainers & Losers

Top Gainers

  1. SMS Pharma – +5.2%
  2. KNR Constructions – +3%
  3. Bajaj Finserv – +2.06%
  4. Tata Steel – +3%
  5. Adani Ports – +2%

Top Losers

  1. Maruti Suzuki – -0.39%
  2. Hero MotoCorp – -0.53%
  3. M&M – flat

FII/DII Net Flows

  • FIIs: Net sellers worth ₹2,428 Cr on June 25
  • DIIs: Net buyers worth ₹2,373 Cr on June 25
  • June (Month-to-date): FIIs outflow ₹5,671 Cr | DIIs inflow ₹69,961 Cr

Key Macro-Economic & Global Drivers

  • Geopolitical calm in the Middle East improved global sentiment
  • Weak U.S. Dollar (Dollar Index ~97.1) helped EM inflows
  • Oil prices dipped, relieving inflation pressure
  • Strong rupee (₹85.70/USD) aided import-heavy sectors

What to Watch Next

  • Monthly F&O expiry may induce short-term volatility
  • Tracking crude oil and dollar movements remains crucial
  • Upcoming IPOs: Crizac, Pine Labs, Raymond Realty
  • Keep an eye on RBI announcements for liquidity signals

For upcoming IPO reviews and analysis, check out NextIPOIndia.

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