MARKET WRAP | FRIDAY, 3 JULY 2026 · CLOSING BELL
NIFTY 50
24,270.85
▲ +95.15 (+0.39%)
SENSEX
77,763.91
▲ +261.79 (+0.34%)
BANK NIFTY
~58,506
▲ +1,106 (+1.93%)
INDIA VIX
~12.08
▼ -1.71% (fear drops)
RUPEE / USD
~95.52
▼ -0.18 (weakens)
BRENT CRUDE
~$70.18
▼ -0.58% (fresh 4-month low)
📌 STORY 01 · US JOBS DATA, OIL DROP EXTEND GAINS FOR THIRD DAY
🔻 Friday's Session: Nifty ends above 24,250; Sensex gains 262 points
Indian equity benchmarks extended their gains for the third consecutive session on Friday, with the Nifty ending above the 24,250 mark and the Sensex surging over 261 points, as softer-than-expected US jobs data reinforced expectations of a less aggressive Fed rate hike path, boosting investor sentiment .
The Nifty 50 settled at 24,270.85, gaining 95.15 points, or 0.39%, while the Sensex advanced 261.79 points, or 0.34%, to close at 77,763.91 .
The markets opened with a gap-up, with the Sensex touching an intraday high of 77,775 and the Nifty hitting 24,329.05 in early trade . However, profit booking in the second half trimmed some intraday gains, while broader market indices underperformed with the Nifty Midcap 100 slipping 0.19% .
🔵 Key Driver: US non-farm payrolls data came in softer than expected, reinforcing expectations of a less aggressive Federal Reserve rate hike path . IT, pharma, and realty stocks led the rally, with the Nifty IT index surging over 1.7% .
✅ Selective strength: The Nifty Bank index surged 1.9% (or 1,106 points) to 58,506, outperforming the broader market . IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and HDFC Bank were among the top movers in the banking index . Power Grid Corporation hit a 52-week high, gaining over 5% .
The Nifty 50 settled at 24,270.85, gaining 95.15 points, or 0.39%, while the Sensex advanced 261.79 points, or 0.34%, to close at 77,763.91 .
The markets opened with a gap-up, with the Sensex touching an intraday high of 77,775 and the Nifty hitting 24,329.05 in early trade . However, profit booking in the second half trimmed some intraday gains, while broader market indices underperformed with the Nifty Midcap 100 slipping 0.19% .
🔵 Key Driver: US non-farm payrolls data came in softer than expected, reinforcing expectations of a less aggressive Federal Reserve rate hike path . IT, pharma, and realty stocks led the rally, with the Nifty IT index surging over 1.7% .
✅ Selective strength: The Nifty Bank index surged 1.9% (or 1,106 points) to 58,506, outperforming the broader market . IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and HDFC Bank were among the top movers in the banking index . Power Grid Corporation hit a 52-week high, gaining over 5% .
📈 STORY 02 · NIFTY IT SURGES 1.7%, EXTENDS RECOVERY
The Nifty IT index surged over 1.7% on Friday, extending its recovery after Thursday's sharp 4.64% rally, as investors continued to buy the dip in technology stocks .
Persistent Systems and Infosys were among the top IT gainers, continuing their rebound from recent lows . The rally was aided by a global rebound in enterprise software stocks and easing concerns over AI-led disruption .
⚠️ Outlook: While the rebound is positive, analysts remain cautious on the sector's long-term outlook, with valuations still elevated and global demand uncertainty persisting .
Persistent Systems and Infosys were among the top IT gainers, continuing their rebound from recent lows . The rally was aided by a global rebound in enterprise software stocks and easing concerns over AI-led disruption .
⚠️ Outlook: While the rebound is positive, analysts remain cautious on the sector's long-term outlook, with valuations still elevated and global demand uncertainty persisting .
🇮🇳 STORY 03 · RUPEE WEAKENS TO 95.52 ON DOLLAR STRENGTH
The rupee weakened 18 paise to close at 95.52 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by a strong dollar index and persistent foreign fund outflows .
The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 95.52 compared with its previous close of 95.34 . A strong dollar index and importer demand continued to weigh on the currency .
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,140 crore on Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) net bought shares to the extent of ₹3,159 crore, according to provisional data .
The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 95.52 compared with its previous close of 95.34 . A strong dollar index and importer demand continued to weigh on the currency .
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,140 crore on Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) net bought shares to the extent of ₹3,159 crore, according to provisional data .
🔥 SECTOR PERFORMANCE · 3 JULY 2026
▲ NIFTY BANK+1.93% (1,106 pts)
▲ NIFTY IT+1.7%
▲ NIFTY PHARMAPositive
▲ NIFTY REALTYPositive
▼ NIFTY METALUnder pressure
▼ NIFTY MIDCAP-0.19%
Source:
📈 NOTABLE STOCK MOVERS · 3 JULY 2026
POWER GRID▲ +5% (52-week high)
INDUSIND BANK▲ Top mover
KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK▲ Top mover
HDFC BANK▲ Top mover
PERSISTENT SYSTEMS▲ Top IT gainer
INFOSYS▲ Top IT gainer
NTPC▲ Advanced
BPCL▲ Advanced
Source:
💰 FII / DII FLOWS (2 JULY 2026 — PROVISIONAL)
🏦 FPIs (Cash market)▲ +140 Cr
🏛️ DIIs (Cash market)▼ Data awaited
FIIs turned net buyers, purchasing equities worth ₹140.22 crore on Thursday, according to exchange data .
🌐 GLOBAL CUES & GEOPOLITICS
🕊️ US‑Iran tensionsPositive progress in Doha talks
🛢️ Brent crude$70.18 ▼ -0.58% (4-month low)
🇺🇸 US Jobs DataSofter than expected
🏦 RBI policyRepo 5.25%; GDP cut to 6.6%
Source:
📐 TECHNICAL PICTURE · AFTER 3 JULY CLOSE
🔴 NIFTY RESISTANCE24,350 → 24,450 → 24,550
🟢 NIFTY SUPPORT24,100 → 24,000 → 23,900
⚡ BANK NIFTY RES58,800 → 59,000
📉 BANK NIFTY SUP58,000 → 57,500
🇮🇳 RUPEE RANGE95.00 / 96.00
🛢️ BRENT$69 support | $73 resistance
📊 INDIA VIX declined 1.71% to close near 12.08, reflecting improved risk sentiment and lower hedging demand following the market rebound .
📡 RADAR: WHAT TO WATCH · 6 – 10 JULY 2026
HIGH 🕊️ US-Iran peace talks – next round after July 9
HIGH 🛢️ Crude oil price movement – sustained levels below $72
HIGH 📈 IT sector recovery – momentum sustainability
HIGH 🇺🇸 US Fed policy commentary – rate path cues
MEDIUM 🌧️ Monsoon progress – 43% deficient; critical for rural sentiment
HIGH 🛢️ Crude oil price movement – sustained levels below $72
HIGH 📈 IT sector recovery – momentum sustainability
HIGH 🇺🇸 US Fed policy commentary – rate path cues
MEDIUM 🌧️ Monsoon progress – 43% deficient; critical for rural sentiment
📌 BOTTOM LINE · FRIDAY, 3 JULY 2026 — "THREE-DAY RALLY EXTENDS ON US JOBS DATA"
Indian equity benchmarks extended their gains for the third consecutive session, with the Nifty ending above 24,250 and the Sensex surging over 261 points, as softer-than-expected US jobs data reinforced expectations of a less aggressive Fed rate hike path, boosting investor sentiment .
✅ Positives: IT, pharma, and realty stocks led the rally . The Nifty Bank index surged 1.9% (1,106 points) to 58,506, outperforming the broader market . Power Grid Corporation hit a 52-week high, gaining over 5% . Brent crude fell to $70.18 per barrel, a fresh four-month low, easing inflation concerns . The India VIX declined 1.71% to 12.08, indicating reduced fear . FIIs turned net buyers, purchasing equities worth ₹140.22 crore .
⚠️ Negatives: Profit booking in the second half trimmed some intraday gains . The Nifty Midcap 100 slipped 0.19%, underperforming the frontline indices . Metal stocks remained under pressure . The rupee weakened to 95.52 on dollar strength and FII selling .
🎯 What's next: The Nifty closed Friday at 24,270.85. Immediate support stands at 24,100, with resistance at 24,350. All eyes are on the US-Iran peace talks and the IT sector's recovery momentum . Investors should focus on sectors showing resilience like IT, banking, and realty .
✅ Positives: IT, pharma, and realty stocks led the rally . The Nifty Bank index surged 1.9% (1,106 points) to 58,506, outperforming the broader market . Power Grid Corporation hit a 52-week high, gaining over 5% . Brent crude fell to $70.18 per barrel, a fresh four-month low, easing inflation concerns . The India VIX declined 1.71% to 12.08, indicating reduced fear . FIIs turned net buyers, purchasing equities worth ₹140.22 crore .
⚠️ Negatives: Profit booking in the second half trimmed some intraday gains . The Nifty Midcap 100 slipped 0.19%, underperforming the frontline indices . Metal stocks remained under pressure . The rupee weakened to 95.52 on dollar strength and FII selling .
🎯 What's next: The Nifty closed Friday at 24,270.85. Immediate support stands at 24,100, with resistance at 24,350. All eyes are on the US-Iran peace talks and the IT sector's recovery momentum . Investors should focus on sectors showing resilience like IT, banking, and realty .
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✍️ Written by Rupie Times | 3 July 2026 — Market Wrap: Nifty @ 24,270.85, Sensex @ 77,763.91, Rupee @ ~95.52
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 3 July 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 | 3 July 2026 — Market Wrap: Nifty @ 24,270.85, Sensex @ 77,763.91, Rupee @ ~95.52
