LIVE BLOG29 Jun 2026 | 09:21:11 AM ISTIndian benchmark indices opened higher on Monday.SynopsisSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: The Indian stock market opened on a muted note on Monday, with Sensex starting in the red while Nifty opened in the green, as oil prices edged higher after tensions between Iran and the US escalated over the weekend.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Analysts expect Indian equities to maintain a positive bias in the near term, with the Nifty likely to hold above the 24,000 mark, supported by easing geopolitical tensions, declining energy prices, and continued strength in the domestic currency.Global Markets UpdatesS&P 500 futures rose 0.5% as of 11:58 a.m. Tokyo timeJapan’s Topix was little changedAustralia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.2%Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.9%The Shanghai Composite rose 0.2%Euro Stoxx 50 futures rose 0.2% Show more Show less1 New UpdateSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates | Opening Bell: Sensex rises 100 pts, Nifty tops 24,100; Eternal, Trent top gainersCommodities Market Updates: Gold slips as fresh US-Iran strikes boost oil, Fed rate-hike bets weighGold prices eased on Monday as recent U.S.-Iran strikes in ​the Gulf pushed oil prices ​higher, while expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hikes ​further weighed on the non-yielding metal.Spot gold was down 0.7% at $4,061.35 per ounce, as of 0242 GMT. U.S. gold futures for August delivery lost 0.5% to $4,076.40. The metal was headed ‌for a fourth ⁠consecutive ⁠monthly loss of 10.4%.Spot silver fell 1.1% to $58.51 per ounce, while platinum gained 1% to $1,630.13, and palladium rose 0.8% at $1,218.92.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Tech equity sales renew AI debt-binge worriesTech firms are offloading shares at a pace reminiscent of the dot-com era, raising concerns among some investors that the surge in stock sales could spell trouble for bondholders.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: RBI's dollar inflow measures buy time, but external risks remainThe success of the Reserve Bank of India's June measures to attract foreign currency inflows will depend on the country's ability to strengthen its balance of payments (BoP) over the next three to five years, economists said. They cautioned that while the RBI's initiatives may provide near-term relief, they merely postpone underlying external sector risks rather than address them permanently.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Persistent's Nagarro deal could be a near-term pain for long-term gainPersistent Systems' proposed acquisition of Munich-based Nagarro SE is expected to strengthen its long-term growth prospects by expanding its presence in Europe and reducing its reliance on the U.S. market. However, the high-value deal could weigh on the mid-tier IT company's stock in the near term, with investors likely to remain cautious despite the strategic benefits. The shares have already declined nearly 23% so far this year amid concerns over AI-led disruption in the technology services sector.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: PFC-REC merger approved! Here's what will happen to your existing shares after mega mergerPFC and REC have approved their merger scheme, with REC shareholders set to receive 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares held. The proposed deal is expected to create India’s largest power financing institution. Analysts recommend a staggered investment approach, pointing to pending regulatory approvals, execution uncertainties and valuation considerations despite favourable long-term sector prospects. Read moreSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: China, India see top firms lose market cap share in AI lagChina, India and Hong Kong have emerged as the only major equity markets where the largest listed companies account for a smaller share of overall market capitalisation than they did a year ago, highlighting the region's relative underperformance in the global artificial intelligence-driven market rally.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Anchor investors clear path for SP Group's refinancingAnchor investors in the bonds of a Shapoorji Pallonji Group company, including Ares Management, Cerberus Capital Management, Deutsche Bank, Davidson Kempner and Farallon Capital, have agreed to extend the relaxation on the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for pledged securities until September 30, according to people familiar with the matter.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Foreign outflows thin down on healthier cues in JuneForeign investors pared their selling of Indian equities in June, with monthly outflows set to be the smallest among this year's selling months. Improved market sentiment, driven by easing crude oil prices and fading geopolitical tensions, helped curb the pace of withdrawals. February remains the only month in 2026 in which overseas investors were net buyers of Indian stocks.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty has more room to run; stay selective: AnalystsTechnical analysts remain cautiously optimistic on the Nifty this week, expecting the benchmark index to advance towards the 24,300–25,000 range if it decisively breaks above key resistance levels. However, they advise traders to remain selective and disciplined amid lingering market volatility.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Dollar poised for best month in nearly a year; eyes on jobs data, Gulf tensionThe U.S. dollar traded lower on Monday but remained on course for its strongest monthly gain in nearly a year, supported by geopolitical tensions in the Gulf and investor caution ahead of key U.S. jobs data that could influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Gold slips as US-Iran tensions lift oil, US rate-hike bets weighGold prices declined on Monday as renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran lifted oil prices, while expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could keep interest rates higher for longer further pressured the precious metal.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Global Market Today: Asian shares slip, oil pares climbU.S. equity-index futures moved higher after reports suggested that the United States and Iran had stepped back from any immediate escalation in their conflict, easing concerns over the fragile ceasefire and boosting hopes for continued diplomatic efforts. Asian equities edged lower in early trade, with the regional benchmark slipping 0.2%. South Korea's Kospi, the best-performing major equity index globally this year, declined 1.6% as investors awaited the government's much-anticipated growth strategy, scheduled to be unveiled later on Monday.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Stocks in news: Waaree Energies, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank, Strides Pharma, Persistent SystemsSeveral stocks, including Waaree Energies, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, Strides Pharma, and Persistent Systems, are expected to remain in focus during today's trading session amid key corporate and sector-specific developments.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a muted startGIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded higher by 2 points, or 0.01 per cent, at 24,098.50, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a muted start on Monday.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on MondayIndian equity markets ended higher on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty posting modest gains after surrendering most of their sharp intraday rally during the monthly derivatives expiry session. The Sensex advanced 109 points to settle at 77,100.47, while the Nifty 50 climbed 34 points to close at 24,056. Both benchmark indices had surged more than 1% in afternoon trade before profit booking erased a large part of the gains. Markets remained closed on Friday in observance of Muharram.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex, Nifty on ThursdayIndian equities head into the new trading week at a pivotal juncture after ending the previous week with modest gains amid range-bound market action. While the benchmark indices remained resilient despite mixed global cues, the broader market saw profit booking, reflecting a cautious investor mood as participants brace for a week packed with key domestic and global triggers.