The Indian stock market closed higher for the second straight session on Wednesday, June 24, 2025, driven by positive global cues amid a tentative truce between Iran and Israel. The S&P BSE SENSEX climbed 700.40 points, or 0.85%, to 82,755.51, while the NSE NIFTY50 index rose 200.40 points, or 0.80%, to settle at 25,244.75.
Market Overview: Smallcaps Shine, Midcaps Follow
The broader market outperformed the headline indices, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 index soaring 1.49% to 18,727.85 and the Nifty Midcap 100 index advancing 0.44% to 58,881.7. Strong performances in IT, media, and consumer durables sectors fueled market optimism.
Market breadth favored gains, with 2,135 stocks advancing and 776 declining out of 2,990 traded on the NSE. A total of 51 stocks hit 52-week highs, while 23 touched one-year lows. Additionally, 106 stocks reached their upper circuit limits, and 45 hit their lower circuit bands. The total market capitalization of NSE-listed firms stood at ₹451.67 lakh crore, reflecting robust investor confidence.
The India VIX, a measure of market volatility, dropped 4.98% to 12.96, signaling reduced uncertainty.
Top Performers and Laggards on NIFTY50
Among NIFTY50 constituents, 42 stocks advanced, while 8 declined. Titan led the pack with a 3.66% jump, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra (2.16%), Grasim Industries (2.13%), Infosys (1.95%), and JSW Steel (1.75%). On the downside, Bharat Electronics fell 2.92%, followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank (-1.29%), Eicher Motors (-0.93%), ONGC (-0.87%), and Axis Bank (-0.84%).
Sectoral Performance: Media and IT Lead Gains
Most sectoral indices ended in the green, except for Nifty Private Bank, which dipped 0.03%. Nifty Media surged 1.99%, followed by Nifty IT (1.64%), Nifty Consumer Durables (1.43%), Nifty Auto (0.97%), and Nifty FMCG (0.74%), reflecting strong sectoral momentum.
Key Drivers: Global Cues and Sectoral Rally
The market’s upbeat performance was largely attributed to positive global sentiment as geopolitical tensions eased. Additionally, robust buying in smallcap and midcap stocks, coupled with gains in IT and consumer-driven sectors, bolstered the rally. Investors remained optimistic as the market capitalization of NSE-listed firms continued to grow.
Outlook: What’s Next for Investors?
With the NIFTY50 nearing the 25,250 mark and smallcaps outperforming, investors are eyeing opportunities in high-growth sectors like IT, media, and consumer durables. However, caution is advised in private banking stocks, given their marginal underperformance. Monitoring global developments and domestic volatility (India VIX) will be crucial for informed investment decisions.
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