Post-Market Report: Nifty Hits New High Above 24,100 as Financials Power Rally
Published: 2025-06-30 17:00 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi
Market Performance Today
Indian equity markets witnessed a strong close on Monday, June 30, 2025, marking a positive end to the month. The Nifty 50 index soared past the 24,100 mark, closing at 24,125.75, up by 285.50 points or 1.20%. Similarly, the BSE Sensex advanced by 905.80 points, or 1.15%, to settle at 79,480.15. The bullish sentiment was broad-based, with most sectoral indices ending in the green.
Top Movers (Sectors and Stocks)
The financial sector emerged as the undisputed leader of today's rally. The Nifty Bank index surged by 2.65%, driven by strong performance from major private and public sector banks. This sector's robust showing was instrumental in pushing the broader indices higher. The IT sector also contributed positively, with the Nifty IT index gaining 1.45% on renewed optimism.
Among individual stocks, the top performers on the Nifty 50 included:
- HDFC Bank: Up 3.8%
- ICICI Bank: Up 3.5%
- Infosys: Up 2.9%
- Axis Bank: Up 2.7%
Conversely, a few defensive sectors saw some profit booking. The Nifty FMCG index was among the few to end in the red, albeit marginally, down 0.10%.
The top laggards on the Nifty 50 were:
- Hindustan Unilever: Down 0.8%
- Nestle India: Down 0.5%
- Britannia Industries: Down 0.3%
Key Drivers of Today's Market
Several factors converged to propel the Indian markets to new highs today. The primary catalyst was the strong performance of the banking and financial services sector. Investors appear to be factoring in expectations of robust quarterly earnings from these institutions and continued credit growth. Positive global market sentiment, particularly from Asian and European markets, also provided a supportive backdrop. Furthermore, sustained buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs) and a moderation in foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows contributed significantly to the bullish momentum. Hopes of a stable monsoon and its positive impact on rural demand further bolstered investor confidence.
Broader Market Performance
The broader market also participated in the rally, albeit with slightly more subdued gains compared to the large-cap indices, indicating a strong large-cap led surge. The Nifty Midcap 100 index closed up 0.95%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index gained 0.80%. This suggests that while the rally was broad, large-cap financial and IT stocks were the primary beneficiaries of today's buying spree. Market breadth remained positive, with advancing shares outnumbering declining ones on the NSE.
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