MARKET WRAP | THURSDAY, 25 JUNE 2026 · CLOSING BELL
NIFTY 50
24,056.00
▲ +34.35 (+0.14%)
SENSEX
77,100.47
▲ +109.25 (+0.14%)
BANK NIFTY
~58,177
▲ +27 (+0.05%)
INDIA VIX
~13.05
▼ -2.50% (fear dips)
RUPEE / USD
~94.40
▲ +0.15 (stronger)
BRENT CRUDE
~$72.75
▼ -1.34% (pre-war level)
📌 STORY 01 · OIL CRASH, PEACE HOPES EXTEND GAINS
🔻 Thursday's Session: Nifty holds 24,000; Sensex gains 109 points
Indian equity benchmarks extended gains for the second consecutive session on Thursday, with the Nifty holding above the 24,000 mark and the Sensex advancing over 109 points, as a sharp decline in crude oil prices to pre-war levels and easing geopolitical tensions boosted investor sentiment .
The Nifty 50 settled at 24,056.00, gaining 34.35 points, or 0.14%, while the Sensex advanced 109.25 points, or 0.14%, to close at 77,100.47 .
The markets opened with a strong gap-up, with the Sensex surging over 811 points to hit an intraday high of 77,803.18 and the Nifty touching 24,261.60 in early trade . However, profit booking in the second half erased most of the gains, with the Sensex giving up nearly 700 points from the day's high as selling pressure emerged in banks, IT, and metal stocks .
🔵 Key Driver: Brent crude fell to around $72.75 per barrel, its pre-war level, as more tankers resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz following progress in US-Iran peace talks . Lower oil prices eased inflation concerns and supported the rupee .
✅ Selective strength: Auto stocks outperformed, driven by softer metal prices and improving retail demand, with the Nifty Auto index gaining 2.25% . FMCG and realty shares also advanced .
The Nifty 50 settled at 24,056.00, gaining 34.35 points, or 0.14%, while the Sensex advanced 109.25 points, or 0.14%, to close at 77,100.47 .
The markets opened with a strong gap-up, with the Sensex surging over 811 points to hit an intraday high of 77,803.18 and the Nifty touching 24,261.60 in early trade . However, profit booking in the second half erased most of the gains, with the Sensex giving up nearly 700 points from the day's high as selling pressure emerged in banks, IT, and metal stocks .
🔵 Key Driver: Brent crude fell to around $72.75 per barrel, its pre-war level, as more tankers resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz following progress in US-Iran peace talks . Lower oil prices eased inflation concerns and supported the rupee .
✅ Selective strength: Auto stocks outperformed, driven by softer metal prices and improving retail demand, with the Nifty Auto index gaining 2.25% . FMCG and realty shares also advanced .
🛢️ STORY 02 · OIL CRASHES TO $72.75, PRE-WAR LEVEL
Brent crude futures extended their decline, falling 1.34% to around $72.75 a barrel on Thursday, reaching its pre-war level as improving supply conditions and optimism over a potential US-Iran peace agreement continued to weigh on the market .
The retreat comes as traders increasingly unwind the geopolitical risk premium that had driven oil prices sharply higher earlier in the year . More tankers have resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil supply .
⚠️ Oil outlook: Lower oil prices are positive for India, the world's third-largest oil importer, as they help ease pressure on inflation and the country's trade deficit .
The retreat comes as traders increasingly unwind the geopolitical risk premium that had driven oil prices sharply higher earlier in the year . More tankers have resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil supply .
⚠️ Oil outlook: Lower oil prices are positive for India, the world's third-largest oil importer, as they help ease pressure on inflation and the country's trade deficit .
🇮🇳 STORY 03 · RUPEE STRENGTHENS TO 94.40 ON OIL DROP
The rupee strengthened 15 paise to close at 94.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and positive global cues .
The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 94.40 compared with its previous close of 94.55 . A weaker dollar index and easing geopolitical tensions also supported the rupee .
However, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,843 crore on Wednesday, which continued to weigh on the currency .
The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 94.40 compared with its previous close of 94.55 . A weaker dollar index and easing geopolitical tensions also supported the rupee .
However, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,843 crore on Wednesday, which continued to weigh on the currency .
🔥 SECTOR PERFORMANCE · 25 JUNE 2026
▲ NIFTY AUTO+2.25% (top gainer)
▲ NIFTY CONSUMPTIONPositive
▲ NIFTY FMCGPositive
▲ NIFTY REALTYPositive
▼ NIFTY METAL-1.0% (top loser)
▼ NIFTY ITDeclined
▼ NIFTY OIL & GASDeclined
Source:
📈 NOTABLE STOCK MOVERS · 25 JUNE 2026
INDIGO (INTERGLOBE)▲ +4.82% (top Sensex gainer)
MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA▲ +3.94%
MARUTI SUZUKI▲ +3.81%
ICICI BANK▲ +0.98%
MOTHERSON▲ Advanced
UNO MINDA▲ Advanced
POWER GRID▼ Laggard
TECH MAHINDRA▼ Laggard
HINDALCO▼ -1%
BANDHAN BANK▼ -5% (weekly negative)
Source:
💰 FII / DII FLOWS (24 JUNE 2026 — PROVISIONAL)
🏦 FPIs (Cash market)▼ -1,843 Cr
🏛️ DIIs (Cash market)▲ Data awaited
FIIs offloaded equities worth ₹1,843 crore on Wednesday, while markets remained closed on Friday for Muharram .
🌐 GLOBAL CUES & GEOPOLITICS
🕊️ US‑Iran tensionsProgress in talks; NATO pushes for peace
🛢️ Brent crude$72.75 ▼ -1.34% (pre-war level)
🇰🇷 KOSPI▲ +5.42% (recovery)
🏦 RBI policyRepo 5.25%; GDP cut to 6.6%
Source:
📐 TECHNICAL PICTURE · AFTER 25 JUNE CLOSE
🔴 NIFTY RESISTANCE24,100 → 24,200 → 24,300
🟢 NIFTY SUPPORT23,900 → 23,800 → 23,700
⚡ BANK NIFTY RES58,500 → 58,800
📉 BANK NIFTY SUP57,800 → 57,500
🇮🇳 RUPEE RANGE94.00 / 95.00
🛢️ BRENT$72 support | $76 resistance
📊 INDIA VIX declined 2.50% to close near 13.05, reflecting improved risk sentiment and lower hedging demand . However, analysts caution that a decisive close above 24,200 remains critical for bulls to maintain firm control .
📡 RADAR: WHAT TO WATCH · 26 – 29 JUNE 2026
HIGH 🕊️ US-Iran peace deal developments – formal signing expected
HIGH 🛢️ Crude oil price movement – sustained levels below $75
HIGH 📈 Auto sector momentum – oil price beneficiary
HIGH 🇺🇸 US Fed policy commentary – rate path cues
MEDIUM 🌧️ Monsoon progress – critical for rural sentiment
LOW 📅 Markets closed Friday for Muharram; resume Monday
HIGH 🛢️ Crude oil price movement – sustained levels below $75
HIGH 📈 Auto sector momentum – oil price beneficiary
HIGH 🇺🇸 US Fed policy commentary – rate path cues
MEDIUM 🌧️ Monsoon progress – critical for rural sentiment
LOW 📅 Markets closed Friday for Muharram; resume Monday
📌 BOTTOM LINE · THURSDAY, 25 JUNE 2026 — "OIL CRASH EXTENDS GAINS"
Indian equity benchmarks extended gains for the second consecutive session, with the Nifty holding above 24,000 and the Sensex advancing over 109 points, as a sharp decline in crude oil prices to pre-war levels and easing geopolitical tensions boosted investor sentiment .
✅ Positives: Auto stocks outperformed, with the Nifty Auto index gaining 2.25% driven by softer metal prices and improving retail demand . Brent crude fell to $72.75 per barrel, its pre-war level, easing inflation concerns and supporting the rupee . The India VIX declined 2.50% to 13.05, indicating reduced fear . The rupee strengthened to 94.40 .
⚠️ Negatives: Profit booking in the second half erased most of the intraday gains, with the Sensex giving up nearly 700 points from the day's high . The Nifty Bank gave up more than 500 points from its high . Metal, IT, and oil & gas stocks declined . The broader market underperformed, with midcap and smallcap indices ending in the red . FIIs offloaded shares worth ₹1,843 crore .
🎯 What's next: The Nifty closed Thursday at 24,056.00. Immediate support stands at 23,900, with resistance at 24,100-24,200. A decisive close above 24,200 is critical for bulls to maintain control . Markets will remain closed on Friday for Muharram and resume trading on Monday . All eyes are on US-Iran peace deal developments, crude oil price movement, and auto sector momentum .
✅ Positives: Auto stocks outperformed, with the Nifty Auto index gaining 2.25% driven by softer metal prices and improving retail demand . Brent crude fell to $72.75 per barrel, its pre-war level, easing inflation concerns and supporting the rupee . The India VIX declined 2.50% to 13.05, indicating reduced fear . The rupee strengthened to 94.40 .
⚠️ Negatives: Profit booking in the second half erased most of the intraday gains, with the Sensex giving up nearly 700 points from the day's high . The Nifty Bank gave up more than 500 points from its high . Metal, IT, and oil & gas stocks declined . The broader market underperformed, with midcap and smallcap indices ending in the red . FIIs offloaded shares worth ₹1,843 crore .
🎯 What's next: The Nifty closed Thursday at 24,056.00. Immediate support stands at 23,900, with resistance at 24,100-24,200. A decisive close above 24,200 is critical for bulls to maintain control . Markets will remain closed on Friday for Muharram and resume trading on Monday . All eyes are on US-Iran peace deal developments, crude oil price movement, and auto sector momentum .
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✍️ Written by Rupie Times | 25 June 2026 — Market Wrap: Nifty @ 24,056.00, Sensex @ 77,100.47, Rupee @ ~94.40
This publication is solely for informational and educational use. It does NOT constitute investment advice, a research report, or a solicitation to buy/sell securities. The author/publisher is NOT a SEBI-registered Research Analyst. All data sourced from publicly available exchange filings, NSE/BSE official websites, and brokerage updates as of 25 June 2026 (provisional).
Investments in securities are subject to market risks. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Readers are strongly advised to consult a SEBI-registered investment adviser before making any financial decisions.
📞 SEBI SCORES Helpline: 1800 266 7575 | sebi.gov.in
✍️ Written by Rupie Times | 25 June 2026 — Market Wrap: Nifty @ 24,056.00, Sensex @ 77,100.47, Rupee @ ~94.40
