Indian Stock Market 18 June 2025: Sensex, Nifty Close in Red
On June 18, 2025, the Indian Stock Market session ended modestly lower—Sensex down ~139 pts to 81,444.66 and Nifty falling 41 pts to 24,812. Global headwinds from escalating Middle‑East tensions and firm crude oil prices dampened investor morale ; concurrently, a weaker rupee (86.47/USD) added pressure.
Yet, the domestic backdrop had bright spots: robust auto & private bank stocks of the Indian stock market led the charge early in the session. The rebound in mid‑day trading was powered by continued dip‑buying and record domestic investor inflows (₹82 billion).
Top Gainers & Losers
Best performer:
IndusInd Bank surged ~5.11% to ₹850.50—catalyzed by a Nomura “Buy” upgrade citing improved corporate governance and stronger outlook.
Also strong:
- Maruti Suzuki rose 1.16% to ₹12,741.70, buoyed by upbeat auto sector sentiment and strong volumes.
Worst performers:
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) tumbled ~1.82% to ₹3,451.40 as Nifty IT suffered amid global risk-off. It was the biggest drag on the Nifty.
- BSE Ltd. plunged 6.2% intraday to ₹2,500 after SEBI approved the shift of NSE derivatives expiry from Thursday to Tuesday—raising concerns over BSE’s market share.
Other underperformers included Adani Ports, Hindustan Unilever, and JSW Steel.
Sector Snapshot
- Auto topped sectoral performance, up ~1.1%.
- IT lagged, down ~0.8%, with TCS leading losses.
- Energy & FMCG fell ~0.47% each.
Why Did This Happen?
- Global factors: Geopolitical uncertainty and rising crude prices spooked markets worldwide, nudging investors toward safer assets.
- Weak rupee: Currency depreciation further pressured foreign-linked sectors and dampened confidence.
- Domestic resilience: Strong dip-buying and deep liquidity from mutual funds and DIIs cushioned losses.
Market Outlook for June 19
Market Trend Prediction (Nifty):
Technical indicators suggest the Nifty is likely to open in a narrow range, with key levels around 24,850–24,900. If it breaks above 24,900, expect a mild bounce; a dip below 24,750 may extend weakness.
Top picks of Indian Stock Market for June 19:
- IndusInd Bank remains a strong candidate, riding on positive analyst outlooks and buying momentum.
- Maruti Suzuki could continue benefiting from sectoral strength and momentum in auto shares.
- From IT, TCS may find oversold value if global cues stabilize.
Final Take
The Indian stock market story is one of cautious hangover from global volatility, softened by strong domestic liquidity and standout gains in autos and private banks.
- Star of the day: IndusInd Bank—a confident rally powered by upgrades and clean books.
- Biggest laggard: TCS, weighed down by IT offload and market liquidity concerns.
- Outlook: A cautious, range‑bound start on June 19—with likely leadership from banking and auto names.
If global sentiment calms and crude drops, expect banking and autos to lead a recovery. Monitor 24,900 Nifty resistance closely.
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