Stock Market Today, July 3: Dalal Street Ends Positive Amid Strong IT Buying; Banks and Auto Stocks Weigh
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Last Updated: 3rd July 2026 - 04:22 pm
Indian markets ended with modest gains as the Sensex rose 0.34% and the Nifty 50 advanced 0.39%, supported by strong buying in HCL Tech and healthcare stocks. Banking stocks, however, remained under pressure, capping broader gains. Asian markets closed higher, while European indices traded mixed. In the previous session, Wall Street delivered a mixed performance, with the Dow gaining over 1% and the NASDAQ declining. India VIX fell 4.01%, indicating easing market volatility.
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Stock Market Highlights, July 3
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Domestic Indices End Higher: Indian benchmarks finished in positive territory, with the Sensex rising 0.34% to 77,763.91 and the Nifty 50 gaining 0.39% to 24,270.85. HCL Tech surged 5.65% to lead gainers, while healthcare stocks also advanced. Banking stocks remained under pressure, limiting overall gains.
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Global Cues Positive: Asian markets closed higher, led by Japan’s Nikkei, which gained 1.47%, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite also ended in the green. European markets were mixed at mid-session, with DAX and STOXX 50 posting modest gains, while FTSE 100 traded lower.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended mixed, with the Dow Jones rising 1.14%, the NASDAQ falling 0.80%, and the S&P 500 closing largely unchanged. Investor sentiment remained mixed as gains in industrials offset weakness in technology stocks.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| HCL Tech | 5.65% |
| Max Healthcare | 2.31% |
| Apollo Hospital | 2.27% |
| Bajaj Finserv | 2.15% |
| Dr Reddys Labs | 2.11% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Axis Bank | -1.50% |
| M&M | -1.21% |
| SBI | -1.10% |
| Larsen | -0.81% |
| Tech Mahindra | -0.79% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,3387.00 | -0.07% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,270.85 | 0.39% |
| Nifty Bank | 57,938.50 | -0.16% |
| SENSEX | 77,763.91 | 0.34% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 11.7975 | -4.01% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 69,744 | 1.47% |
| Hang Seng | 23,350 | 1.28% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,675 | 0.38% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,621 | -0.30% |
| DAX | 25,668 | 0.34% |
| CAC 40 | 8,474 | -0.00% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,383 | 0.36% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 52,900.07 | 1.14% |
| NASDAQ | 25,832.67 | -0.80% |
| S&P 500 | 7,483.24 | 0.00% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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