Sensex Nifty Live Updates June 20: Indian Markets Rally; Sensex Ends Above 82,400

Indian markets closed sharply higher on Friday, with the Nifty 50 rising 1.29% to 25,112 and the Sensex gaining 1.29% to end at 82,408, supported by strong buying in financials and telecom. Jio Financial surged 3.57% to top the gainers’ list, while Bajaj Auto slipped 1.47%, leading the laggards. Asian markets ended mixed, with the Hang Seng up 1.26% and Nikkei down 0.22%. European indices traded in the green mid-session, while U.S. futures hinted at a potentially soft start.

Stock Market Highlights, June 20:

• Indices Rally: Nifty 50 and Sensex both rose 1.29%, closing at 25,112 and 82,408 respectively, driven by strong domestic sentiment.
• Top Movers: Jio Financial (+3.57%), Bharti Airtel (+3.18%), and Trent (+3.04%) led the gainers. Bajaj Auto (-1.47%) was the top loser.
• Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets closed mixed, Europe traded higher mid-session, while U.S. futures pointed to a muted start.

Stay informed with our in-depth look at what’s driving the stock market tomorrow.

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U.S. Markets Live Today

*As of 15:32 IST

Stocks in News Today:

Here are the top stocks to watch today following their latest earnings and key business updates.

Nestlé India:

Nestlé India has scheduled a board meeting for June 26, 2025, to consider the proposal of issuing bonus shares, subject to necessary approvals. The announcement was made via a regulatory filing on June 19. If approved, this would mark the company’s first-ever issuance of bonus shares.

HDFC Bank:

The non-banking financial subsidiary of HDFC Bank is set to launch its highly anticipated ₹12,500 crore IPO between June 25 and 27. The offering comprises a fresh issue of ₹2,500 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of ₹10,000 crore by the parent company, making it one of the largest NBFC IPOs in recent years.

Sai Life Sciences:

TPG, a global investment firm, is reportedly planning to offload around 12.5 million shares of Sai Life Sciences — representing a 6% stake. The transaction is estimated at $102 million, translating to approximately ₹885 crore.

Ashoka Buildcon:

Ashoka Buildcon has signed a contract valued at $67.25 million (around ₹562 crore) with the Government of Guyana for Phase 2 of the East Bank–East Coast Road Linkage Project, strengthening its international project portfolio.

Stock Market Outlook for June 20:

• Positive Global and Domestic Sentiment: Nifty opened slightly lower at 24,787, indicating a cautious start. However, strong institutional inflows — with FIIs buying ₹934.6 Cr and DIIs ₹606 Cr — may provide support as the session progresses.
• Options Data Shows Limited Upside: Nifty Max Pain remains at 24,800, close to current levels, indicating limited directional bias. However, a low PCR for Bank Nifty (0.6838) may hint at cautious sentiment in the banking sector.
• Muted Global Cues and Crude Stability: U.S. markets were closed yesterday, while crude prices and bond yields remained steady. This may keep volatility in check during today’s session.

Indian Stock Market Recap: June 19

Indian stock markets closed marginally lower in the previous session, continuing their subdued momentum. The Nifty 50 dipped 0.08% to end at 24,793, while the Sensex declined 0.10%, settling at 81,361.

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FII/DII Activity:

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell: 934.60
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell: 606.00

*As of 09:46 IST
 
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