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Sensex and Nifty ended nearly flat after recovering from sharp early losses. A strong rally in TCS, HCL Tech, and the IT sector offset weakness in FMCG, metals, and defence stocks amid geopolitical concerns and higher crude oil prices.

Indian benchmark indices witnessed a broad-based sell-off on July 8, 2026, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex declining more than 2% as renewed US-Iran tensions, soaring crude oil prices, a weaker rupee, and rising market volatility dented investor sentiment. Banking and financial stocks led the decline, while most sectoral indices ended deep in the red amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.

The Indian stock market extended its gains on July 2, 2026, with the Nifty closing at 24,175.70 and the Sensex rising 579 points. A strong rebound in IT stocks, lower Brent crude prices, easing US-Iran tensions, a stronger rupee, and lower India VIX boosted investor confidence, while Realty, Auto, Chemicals, Cement, and Consumer Durables also ended in positive territory.

The Indian stock market ended in the red on June 29, 2026, as renewed US-Iran tensions, higher crude oil prices, and profit booking weighed on investor sentiment. Nifty slipped to 23,946 while Sensex lost 372 points. Pharma stocks emerged as the top performers on biosimilar and export optimism, whereas Auto, IT, and Cement sectors witnessed broad-based selling amid cautious global cues.

Indian benchmark indices snapped a five-session winning streak on June 19, 2026, with Nifty closing at 24,013 and Sensex falling 607 points. Weak guidance from Accenture sparked a broad IT sector sell-off, while profit booking and renewed FII selling further weighed on sentiment. Pharma and Defence stocks provided some support amid the broader market weakness.

Vedanta Group's newly listed demerged entities bucked the broader market weakness, with Vedanta Iron and Steel emerging as the biggest winner after gaining 28% in just five sessions. The rally reflects growing investor confidence in the value-unlocking potential of Vedanta's landmark demerger, as the market begins assigning independent valuations to its aluminium, iron and steel, power, and oil and gas businesses.

Vedanta's newly demerged entities witnessed contrasting performances on Day 2 of trading. While Vedanta Iron and Steel surged to a 5% upper circuit, Aluminium Metal and Oil & Gas continued to decline. Here's what the market reaction reveals about investor sentiment, valuation trends, and future prospects.

Indian benchmark indices ended on a mixed note on June 10, 2026, as geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil prices, rupee weakness, and persistent FII selling kept investors cautious. While FMCG and Private Bank stocks provided support, sectors such as Energy, Metals, Realty, and Media witnessed significant selling pressure ahead of key US inflation data.

Indian benchmark indices closed nearly unchanged on June 4, 2026, as investors remained cautious ahead of the RBI monetary policy announcement. Easing crude oil prices, strong domestic institutional buying, and gains in Media and Consumer Durables helped support the market, while Titan emerged as a key outperformer on ambitious expansion plans.

MSCI's latest index rebalancing is expected to drive significant passive fund flows across Indian equities. Federal Bank, MCX, NALCO and Indian Bank emerge as key beneficiaries, while Hyundai Motor India, Jubilant FoodWorks, Kalyan Jewellers and RVNL face selling pressure due to exclusions.