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Stock Market Today, June 18: Sensex, Nifty End in Green Amid Lower Volatility; Max Healthcare, IndiGo Lead Gainers
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Last Updated: 18th June 2026 - 04:37 pm
Indian markets ended with modest gains as the Sensex rose 0.33% and the Nifty 50 advanced 0.34%, supported by strength in banking and select consumption stocks. Max Healthcare led the gainers, while IT heavyweights such as Infosys, TCS, and Tech Mahindra weighed on sentiment. Global cues remained mixed, with gains in Japan offset by weakness in China and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, U.S. markets closed sharply lower in the previous session, reflecting risk-off sentiment among investors.
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Stock Market Highlights, June 18
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Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks ended higher, with the Sensex rising 0.33% to 77,409.98 and the Nifty 50 advancing 0.34% to 24,168.00. Banking stocks supported the move, while Max Healthcare emerged as the top gainer with a 6.27% surge, followed by InterGlobe Aviation and Trent.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets delivered a mixed performance, with Japan’s Nikkei rallying 1.65%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite declined. European markets were also mixed at mid-session, with the DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 posting modest gains, while the FTSE 100 fell over 1%.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets closed sharply lower, with the Dow Jones declining 0.98%, the NASDAQ falling 1.34%, and the S&P 500 losing 1.21%. Technology stocks led the weakness as investors turned cautious amid valuation concerns and broader market profit-taking.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Max Healthcare | 6.27% |
| Interglobe Avi | 2.73% |
| Trent | 2.48% |
| Bharat Elec | 2.08% |
| Adani Enterpris | 2.08% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Infosys | -2.61% |
| TATA Cons. Prod | -1.16% |
| Maruti Suzuki | -1.07% |
| Tech Mahindra | -1.01% |
| TCS | -0.89% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,200.50 | 1.02% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,168.00 | 0.34% |
| Nifty Bank | 57,963.80 | 0.66% |
| SENSEX | 77,409.98 | 0.33% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 12.6725 | -3.92% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 71,053 | 1.65% |
| Hang Seng | 23,924 | -1.59% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,716 | -0.40% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,397 | -1.07% |
| DAX | 24,956 | 0.09% |
| CAC 40 | 8,438 | 0.09% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,309 | 0.15% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 51,492.55 | -0.98% |
| NASDAQ | 26,021.66 | -1.34% |
| S&P 500 | 7,420.10 | -1.21% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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