Varda Khade
Stock Market Today, July 8: Sensex Drops Over 1,600 Points, Nifty Falls 2.12% as Market Breadth Weakens
by Varda Khade
Stock Market Today, July 1: Dalal Street Closes Higher with Broad Buying in Banks and FMCG; IT Shares Under Pressure
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Last Updated: 1st July 2026 - 04:27 pm
Indian markets extended their gains as the Sensex rose 0.54% and the Nifty 50 advanced 0.59%, supported by strength in banking and FMCG stocks. Eternal, Adani Enterprises, Nestle, Asian Paints, and HUL led the gainers, while IT stocks including HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, and TCS came under pressure. Global markets were mixed, with Asia and Europe showing divergent trends, while U.S. markets closed higher in the previous session, led by a strong rally in technology stocks.
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Stock Market Highlights, July 1
- Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks ended higher, with the Sensex rising 0.54% to 76,922.64 and the Nifty 50 advancing 0.59% to 24,005.85. Banking and consumer stocks supported the rally, with Eternal surging 5.71%, while Adani Enterprises and Nestle also posted strong gains.
- Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets closed mixed, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 0.59% and Shanghai Composite rising 0.45%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng slipped 0.63%. European markets traded mixed at mid-session, with the DAX edging higher even as the FTSE 100, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 declined.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended higher, led by technology stocks. The NASDAQ rallied 1.52%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.79% and the Dow Jones advanced 0.26%, reflecting continued investor optimism despite mixed global market performance.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Eternal | 5.71% |
| Adani Enterprises | 3.54% |
| Nestle | 3.46% |
| Asian Paints | 3.06% |
| HUL | 3.01% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| HCL Tech | -3.51% |
| Tech Mahindra | -3.03% |
| TCS | -2.41% |
| Hindalco | -1.77% |
| Tata Steel | -1.54% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,046.00 | 0.17% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,005.85 | 0.59% |
| Nifty Bank | 58,033.05 | 0.85% |
| SENSEX | 76,922.64 | 0.54% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 13.19 | -3.01% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 70,474 | 0.59% |
| Hang Seng | 22,881 | -0.63% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,753 | 0.45% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,457 | -0.38% |
| DAX | 25,074 | 0.31% |
| CAC 40 | 8,367 | -0.44% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,320 | -0.12% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 52,319.20 | 0.26% |
| NASDAQ | 26,213.72 | 1.52% |
| S&P 500 | 7,499.36 | 0.79% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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