Benchmark equity indices rebounded on Monday, June 22, 2026, with the Sensex rising 291 points and the Nifty reclaiming the 24,100 mark, driven by falling crude oil prices, fresh foreign fund inflows, and optimism from diplomatic progress in US-Iran negotiations, according to Business Today.
Market Snapshot
The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 291.17 points, or 0.38%, to close at 77,094.07. During the session, it climbed as much as 522.66 points, hitting an intraday high of 77,325.56. The NSE Nifty advanced 89.80 points, or 0.37%, to settle at 24,102.90. The rebound followed a weak session on Friday when the Sensex had fallen 607.08 points and the Nifty declined 154.90 points.
Top Nifty50 Gainers and Losers
| Company Name | Current Price (Rs) | Price Change |
|---|---|---|
| Cipla | 1,416 | 63.90 ↑ |
| Tech Mahindra | 1,435 | 25.60 ↑ |
| Dr. Reddy's | 1,291 | 18.60 ↑ |
| Infosys | 1,065 | 14.00 ↑ |
| Sun Pharma | 1,863 | 24.60 ↑ |
| Reliance Industries (RIL) | 1,327 | 17.00 ↑ |
| Bajaj Auto | 10,191 | 125.00 ↑ |
| Bharat Electronics (BEL) | 431.50 | 4.61 ↑ |
| HDFC Life | 597.15 | 5.30 ↑ |
| HDFC Bank | 786.40 | 6.61 ↑ |
Top Losers: Asian Paints (Rs 2,674, -58.91), Titan Company (Rs 4,373, -47.40), Nestle India (Rs 1,402, -12.90), Shriram Finance (Rs 992.85, -9.05), Power Grid (Rs 289.75, -2.50), Trent (Rs 3,181, -25.21), Coal India Ltd (Rs 449.00, -2.31), Adani Ports SEZ (Rs 1,827, -8.10), HUL (Rs 2,185, -9.70), Jio Financial Services (Rs 243.38, -1.07).
Sensex Top Movers
Top Gainers (by % change):
- Tech Mahindra: Rs 1,435 (+1.82%)
- Infosys: Rs 1,065 (+1.34%)
- Sun Pharma: Rs 1,863 (+1.34%)
- RIL: Rs 1,327 (+1.30%)
- BEL: Rs 431.50 (+1.08%)
- HDFC Bank: Rs 786.40 (+0.85%)
- Kotak Bank: Rs 402.15 (+0.73%)
- Bajaj Finserv: Rs 1,782 (+0.73%)
- Bajaj Finance: Rs 968.30 (+0.68%)
- SBI: Rs 1,041 (+0.55%)
Top Losers (by % change):
- Asian Paints: Rs 2,674 (-2.16%)
- Titan Company: Rs 4,373 (-1.08%)
- Power Grid: Rs 289.75 (-0.86%)
- Trent: Rs 3,181 (-0.79%)
- Adani Ports SEZ: Rs 1,827 (-0.45%)
- HUL: Rs 2,185 (-0.45%)
- ITC: Rs 291.25 (-0.43%)
- M&M: Rs 3,063 (-0.38%)
- Eternal: Rs 263.65 (-0.25%)
- L&T: Rs 4,201 (-0.20%)
Recovery Drivers: FII Inflows and Oil Prices
Analysts said buying in heavyweight stocks, including Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank, along with fresh foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows, helped lift market sentiment. According to Business Today, Foreign Institutional Investors bought equities worth Rs 4,859.07 crore on Friday, as per exchange data.
US-Iran Talks Boost Sentiment
Investor sentiment improved after the first round of US-Iran negotiations concluded on a positive note. Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, said (as quoted by PTI): "Indian equity markets advanced alongside regional peers as global sentiment strengthened after the first round of US-Iran negotiations ended on a constructive note. The continuation of technical talks through the week has reinforced hopes of further diplomatic progress, keeping investor optimism cautious but supportive."
According to the report, the US and Iran agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days, following talks held at the Swiss resort of Burgenstock, with mediation by Pakistan and Qatar.
Falling crude oil prices also supported equities. Brent crude, the global benchmark, declined 1.66% to $79.23 per barrel, easing concerns about inflation and input costs.
Global Cues
Asian markets ended largely higher, with the broader regional sentiment supported by the positive outcome of US-Iran talks and lower oil prices. The report noted that Indian equities followed the global trend.
For executives, investors, and analysts tracking Indian markets, the renewed FII inflows and geopolitical progress signal a shift in risk appetite. The top gainers—particularly in pharma (Cipla, Dr. Reddy's, Sun Pharma) and IT (Tech Mahindra, Infosys)—highlight sector-specific momentum, while consumer stocks like Asian Paints and Titan remain under pressure. The upcoming technical talks between the US and Iran will be a key monitorable, as any setback could reverse the current optimism.
Next milestone: The continuation of US-Iran technical talks through the week and ongoing FII flow data will shape near-term market direction.
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