Sensex Nifty Updates June 2: Benchmarks Close in Green Amid Strong IT Buying; TCS Jumps Over 6%
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Last Updated: 2nd June 2026 - 04:16 pm
Indian markets closed higher, driven by a sharp rally in IT stocks after strong gains in TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra. The Sensex rose 0.52%, while the Nifty gained 0.43%, with lower volatility indicating improved risk appetite. Global sentiment remained supportive as Hong Kong and European markets advanced, while U.S. indices ended the previous session in positive territory. However, weakness in select banking, power, and defensive stocks capped broader gains.
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Stock Market Highlights, June 2
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Domestic Indices End Higher: Indian benchmarks closed in the green, with the Sensex rising 0.52% to 74,649.84 and the Nifty 50 gaining 0.43% to 23,483.55. IT stocks led the rally as TCS surged 6.51%, followed by Infosys and HCL Tech, while select banking and power stocks declined.
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Global Cues Positive: Asian markets ended mixed, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumping 2.52% and Shanghai Composite advancing 0.44%, while Japan’s Nikkei edged lower. European markets traded firmly higher at mid-session, led by gains in the DAX and STOXX 50, reflecting improved investor sentiment.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended higher, with the NASDAQ rising 0.42%, the S&P 500 gaining 0.26%, and the Dow Jones adding 0.09%. The positive close was supported by strength in technology stocks and continued optimism around corporate earnings and economic resilience.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| TCS | 6.51% |
| Infosys | 5.68% |
| HCL Tech | 4.05% |
| Adani Enterpris | 2.02% |
| Tech Mahindra | 1.83% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| NTPC | -2.98% |
| Axis Bank | -1.94% |
| Power Grid Corp | -1.40% |
| Dr Reddys Labs | -1.27% |
| HDFC Life | -1.13% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 23,563.50 | 0.52% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,483.55 | 0.43% |
| Nifty Bank | 53,714.65 | 0.13% |
| SENSEX | 74,649.84 | 0.52% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 15.315 | -7.41% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 66,734 | -0.30% |
| Hang Seng | 26,038 | 2.52% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,686 | 0.44% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,377 | 0.37% |
| DAX | 25,226 | 0.90% |
| CAC 40 | 8,197 | 0.62% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,089 | 0.91% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 51,078.88 | 0.09% |
| NASDAQ | 27,086.81 | 0.42% |
| S&P 500 | 7,599.96 | 0.26% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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