Stock market close: Sensex up 1,046 pts, Nifty tops 25K as markets snap 3-day fall; all sectors gain

Sensex Today | Stock Market close, Friday, June 20, 2025: The Nifty MidCap index and the Nifty SmallCap index edged by over 1 per cent each

10:25 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The national equity indices surged as Middle East tension moderated with risk of immediate military actions reduced as US dialogue with Iran is expected to take place. The development led the crude price to correct, favouring domestic markets and boosting foreign investors’ sentiments. In the broader market, rapid fall in VIX index and buying was witnessed in rate sensitives and consumer oriented sectors like Finance, Auto and Reality and in anticipation of better Q1FY26 results led by rate cuts benefits, drop in inflationary pressure and rebound in consumer spending.

View by Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Limited.

10:19 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty moved up sharply after three days of consolidation, resuming its short-term rally. Moreover, the index has reclaimed the 21-day EMA, which could provide further momentum for an upward move. Support is now placed at 24,850, and the index remains a ‘buy on dips’ as long as it holds above this level. On the higher side, it may continue advancing towards 25,350 and beyond.

View by Rupak De, senior technical analyst, LKP Securities. 

10:08 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader market indices closes higher

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap and Smallcap closed higher by 1.2 per cent and 0.55 per cent respectively. 

10:06 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bharti Airtel, M&M, Nestle were among the top gainers on Sensex. 

10:05 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty closes at 25,112, up 319 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  NSE Nifty50 was up 319.15 points or 1.29 per cent at 25,112.4 at close. 

10:03 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 82,408, up 1,046 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex was up 1,046.3 points or 1.29 per cent at 82,408.17. 

9:44 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vedanta, 31 others to go ex-dividend next week; full list here

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of HDFC Bank, Vedanta, Hindustan Unilever, CARE Ratings, Cipla, Samvardhana Motherson International, and 26 others are expected to remain in the spotlight during the next week, Monday, June 23, 2025, to Friday, May 27, 2025, on account of their announcements of dividend for their respective shareholders. READ MORE

 

9:34 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM Update; Nifty, Sensex up 1%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: As of 3:04 PM, the 30-stock Sensex was up 1,005.94 points, or 1.24 per cent at 82,367.81, while the Nifty50 was higher by 300.50 points, or 1.21 per cent, at 25,093. 

 

9:31 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: What's driving the stock market rally today?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The rally in stock market today came on the back of US President Donald Trump saying that he will decide his next action against Iran over the next two weeks. This has eased concerns of an immediate ivolvement of the US in Iran-Israel war. READ MORE

9:22 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: HAL share price gains over 1%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hindustan Aeronautics share price was ruling nearly 1.5 per cent higher on the BSE today, rising sharply from the day's low, on report that the state-owned defence company has won tender for small satellite launch vehicle technology. The tender was floated by Isro.

HAL placed bid worth ₹511 crore.

9:11 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Adani Ports in focus

Stock Market LIVE Updates: According to reports, Maersk has decided to temporarily pause calling of Haifa Ports with Maersk-operated vessels.

Note: Adani Ports and and Israel-based Gadot Group own 70 per cent stake in Haifa Port Company. 

8:58 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: PSU Bank index jumps 2% as RBI eases norms for new project finance loans

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The public sector bank stocks were rallying on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued its final guidelines on project finance loans. 

 

Snapping a three-day losing streak, the Nifty PSU Bank index surged over 2 per cent to hit an intraday high of 6,899.5 level, compared to the previous day's close of 6,734.3. Read more

8:53 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sun TV denies family feud, calls news reports on Maran dispute 'defamatory'

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sun TV Network on Friday dismissed “speculative and defamatory” media reports alleging a legal dispute between former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and his elder brother Kalanithi Maran, the company’s Chairman and Managing Director. Read more

8:43 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: HDFC Bank may pocket Rs 9,373-cr profit from HDB Financial Services IPO

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, is set to gain a whopping ₹9,373 crore profit from the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its non-banking financial company (NBFC) arm, HDB Financial Services, scheduled to open on June 25, 2025. Read more

8:31 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 2 PM Update; Nifty, Sensex up 1%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark indices snapped a three-day losing streak on Friday, with the Nifty and Sensex up over 1 per cent, led by banks. 

 

As of 2:00 PM, the 30-stock Sensex was up 82,181.62 points, or 1.01 per cent at 82,185.30, while the Nifty50 was higher by 266.75 points, or 1.08 per cent, at 25,060.