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equity indices
Business Indian Benchmark Indices Post Modest Weekly Gains on Strong Buying Despite Global Headwinds
Indian benchmark equity indices registered modest weekly gains, with the Sensex rising 0.75% and the Nifty 50 gaining over half a percent, supported by strong buying following better-than-expected earnings from heavyweight companies. Broader market indices underperformed, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 declining. The Indian rupee depreciated 96 paise against the US dollar during the week.
Business Benchmark equity indices trade nearly one per cent lower in afternoon session
Indian benchmark equity indices fell nearly one per cent in the afternoon session on June 19, 2026. The BSE Sensex lost 849 points to close at 76,561, while the NSE Nifty dropped 228 points to 23,940, according to News on AIR.
Business Sensex Surges 736 Points, Nifty Jumps 231 Points on US-Iran Peace Deal; Midcap, Smallcap Indices Rise
Benchmark Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 1% on June 15, 2026, following a US-Iran peace agreement that eased geopolitical tensions and triggered a decline in crude oil prices. The broader market also saw gains, with Midcap100 up 1.3% and Smallcap100 up 1.1%. Broad-based buying was observed across most sectors.