Nifty jumps, Sensex soars: Top reasons behind today’s market move – 25th June 2026

Indian equities opened higher on Thursday, with Nifty 50 reclaiming levels above 24,100 and Sensex rising over 400 points, as cooling crude prices and firm global cues supported risk appetite despite recent foreign selling.

Market overview

Index	25 Jun 2026 Open/early trade	Move & % Change	Comments
Sensex	approx. 77,400	approx. +400 pts (approx. +0.5%)	Opened strong after prior close at 76,991.22.
Nifty 50	approx. 24,140	approx. +120 pts (approx. +0.5%)	Traded above 24,100, extending Wednesday’s rebound.
GIFT Nifty	24,114	+92 pts vs Nifty close	Indicated positive start versus 24,021.65 previous close.

Note: figures are approximate; final exchange data not available at time of publication.

• Nifty 50 had ended Wednesday at 24,021.65, up 0.83%.
• Sensex previously closed at 76,991.22, up 1.04%.
• Early trade showed follow-through buying after Wednesday’s reversal session.

Key movers

Top Gainers (early trade)	Sector	Notable Factor
HCL Tech	IT	Rose about 2% in opening trade.
InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)	Aviation	Gained about 2% at the open.

• A large block deal saw 1.19 crore shares change hands in PhysicsWallah.
• Brokerages initiated positive coverage on Vedanta Aluminium and Adani Enterprises.

Sectoral action

Sector/Index	Direction (approx.)	Key Drivers
Realty	up	Buying in cyclical, rate-sensitive names.
Auto	up	Benefited from lower crude and positive sentiment.
Financial Services	up	Broad-based gains despite prior FPI selling.
Cement	up	Participation in cyclical rally.
Banking indices	up	Supportive of headline indices, strong momentum.
Metals	down	Sector-specific profit booking.
Media	down	Weakness limited to select counters.

• Market breadth was positive with broad-based gains across sectors.
• Rate-sensitive pockets outperformed as bond and crude cues eased.

Technical outlook

Statistic / Index	Value/Range	Context
Nifty 50 support	23,750 – 23,850	Multiple analysts flagged this as strong near-term floor.
Nifty 50 resistance	24,150 – 24,350	Zone seen as immediate hurdle and breakout band.
Sensex support	76,000 – 76,700	Sustaining above keeps pullback structure intact.
Sensex resistance	77,500 – 77,700	Upside target band for ongoing rally.
Bank Nifty close	58,150.35	Rose 966.60 pts on Wednesday, bullish engulfing.
Bank Nifty support	57,600 – 57,700	Seen as immediate downside cushion.
Bank Nifty resistance	58,500 – 58,600	Break above could open 59,000 – 59,400.

• Nifty formed a Piercing Line pattern near the 20-day EMA on Wednesday.
• Analysts highlighted a long bull candle overlapping the prior bear candle.
• Option data suggested a broader Nifty range of 23,600 – 24,400.
• Immediate Nifty intraday range was seen between 23,800 – 24,200.

• “As long as Sensex is trading above 76,700, the pullback formation is likely to continue” said Shrikant Chouhan, Head Equity Research, Kotak Securities.
• “Immediate support for Nifty 50 is now placed near 23,900 – 23,850” said Riyank Arora, Associate Vice President – HNI & Derivatives, Hedged.in.

Global cues and commodities

Market/Asset	Movement	Notes
Brent crude	near $72–73	Fell below pre Iran war levels, easing input cost concerns.
US WTI crude	$70.07	Traded lower, mirroring Brent softness.
S&P 500 futures	+0.5%	Supported risk sentiment in Asia.
Japan Topix	+1.3%	Gains led by chip-related optimism.
Australia S&P/ASX 200	-0.3%	Weighed by rate hike fears and weaker energy stocks.
Hang Seng	-1.2%	Regional underperformer in early trade.
Shanghai Composite	-0.2%	Slightly lower, muted reaction.
Rupee	94.30 per USD	Opened stronger versus previous close of 94.67.

Note: figures are approximate; final exchange data not available at time of publication.

• Cooling crude prices followed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
• Australian energy stocks fell as Brent slipped to pre conflict levels.
• Chip optimism lifted Asian indices after Micron’s strong outlook.

Silver slump and macro backdrop

Statistic	Value/Change	Context
Spot silver price	$56.35 (Thursday)**	Down over 2% intraday after a sharp prior fall.
Weekly silver move	down as much as 14%	Hit a seven month low, under half January peak.
Silver all time high	$121/oz (January)**	Current prices less than half that level.

• Rising US bond yields and fading Fed rate cut hopes pressured silver.
• Easing Iran related tensions reduced safe haven demand for precious metals.
• Higher yields and a stronger dollar weighed on non yielding assets.

• “Silver has plunged as much as 14% this week, extending losses for a third straight session” said Veer Sharma, a commodities analyst.

Domestic flows and regulatory updates

Statistic	Value/Change	Context
FPI equity outflows	₹64,761 crore (first half Jun)	Largest fortnightly selling since late March, per NSDL.
Previous fortnight outflows	₹14,621 crore	Recorded in second half of May across 13 sectors.

• Financials and oil & gas bore the brunt of recent FPI selling.
• Elevated crude earlier in June had dampened sentiment before the latest decline.
• The Reserve Bank of India asked banks not to recover excess pension without prior notice and consent.

• “The move strengthens safeguards against sudden debits from pension accounts” according to the RBI communication.

Holiday and trading calendar note

• Muharram in 2026 falls on 26 June, with state wise holidays varying.
• Traders should check the RBI and exchange holiday lists for local closures.

FAQs

Q: Why did Nifty 50 open above 24,100 today?

• Lower crude prices, positive global cues, and follow through buying after Wednesday’s reversal lifted Nifty above 24,100.

Q: Which sectors are leading today’s market move?

• Realty, auto, financial services, cement, and banking indices led gains, while metals and media lagged.

Q: How are crude and silver prices influencing sentiment?

• Brent near $72–73 supports India sensitive sectors, while a 14% weekly slide in silver reflects tighter global financial conditions and reduced safe haven demand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Nifty 50 open above 24,100 on 25 June 2026?

Nifty 50 opened above 24,100 as cooling crude prices, firm global markets and Wednesday’s bullish technical reversal supported risk appetite.

Which sectors are driving gains in the Sensex and Nifty today?

Realty, auto, financial services, cement and banking indices are leading gains, while metals and media show mild weakness.

What is happening to silver prices this week and why?

Silver has fallen as much as 14% to a seven month low due to rising US yields, reduced Fed rate cut expectations and easing Middle East tensions that cut safe haven demand.