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Stock Market Today, June 16: Sensex Gains Over 560 Points, Nifty Advances 0.57% Amid Strong IT and Consumer Stock Buying
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Last Updated: 16th June 2026 - 04:44 pm
The Indian stock market ended higher, with the Sensex gaining 0.74% and the Nifty 50 rising 0.57%, supported by strength in IT, consumer, and power stocks. HCL Tech emerged as the top gainer, while metal stocks faced selling pressure. Global stock market cues were mixed, with Asian markets largely subdued and European indices trading higher. Meanwhile, Wall Street delivered a strong rally in the previous session, boosting overall investor sentiment, while a sharp drop in India VIX indicated easing market volatility.
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Stock Market Highlights, June 16
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Indian Stock Market Ends Higher: The Indian stock market closed on a positive note, with the Sensex gaining 0.74% to 76,826.78 and the Nifty 50 rising 0.57% to 23,989.15. HCL Tech led the stock market rally with a 3.55% jump, while Tata Consumer Products and NTPC also posted strong gains.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian market sentiment remained mixed as Japan’s Nikkei edged up 0.13%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite ended lower. European stock markets traded firmly in the green at mid-session, with the STOXX 50, CAC 40, and DAX leading regional gains.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, the U.S. stock market ended sharply higher, with the NASDAQ surging 3.07%, the S&P 500 advancing 1.65%, and the Dow Jones gaining 0.92%. Strong technology stock performance boosted investor confidence and provided positive cues for the broader global stock market.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| HCL Tech | 3.55% |
| TATA Cons. Prod | 2.77% |
| NTPC | 2.14% |
| Bajaj Finserv | 2.12% |
| HUL | 2.03% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Hindalco | -3.11% |
| JSW Steel | -1.71% |
| HDFC Life | -1.17% |
| Apollo Hospital | -0.92% |
| Eicher Motors | -0.84% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,007.50 | 0.32% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,989.15 | 0.57% |
| Nifty Bank | 57,297.15 | 0.17% |
| SENSEX | 76,826.78 | 0.74% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 13.3625 | -6.88% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 69,404 | 0.13% |
| Hang Seng | 24,493 | -1.40% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,715 | -0.10% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,488 | 0.56% |
| DAX | 25,059 | 0.66% |
| CAC 40 | 8,443 | 0.71% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,279 | 0.80% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 51,671.01 | 0.92% |
| NASDAQ | 26,683.94 | 3.07% |
| S&P 500 | 7,554.29 | 1.65% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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