Enter search text: LIVE BLOG02 Jul 2026 | 06:28:10 PM ISTSynopsisSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: The Indian stock market closed in the deep green on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty rising more than 0.7% each as oil prices crashed to $70 per barrel.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Smallcaps outperformed, with Nifty Smallcap 100 index rallying more than 1%. Nifty Midcap 100 meanwhile rose around 0.5%. Sectorally, Nifty IT index jumped nearly 5% to lead gains, while Nifty Auto, Nifty Realty and Nifty Consumer Durables jumped over 1%. Nifty PSU Bank index however slipped into the red.Global Markets UpdatesThe Stoxx Europe 600 rose 0.5% as of 10:52 a.m. London timeS&P 500 futures were little changedNasdaq 100 futures fell 0.4%Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were little changedThe MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 1.4%The MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell 2.1% Show more Show less1 New UpdateSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market | Citi becomes No. 1 investment banker in India, earns $60 million in last 6 months: LSEGCitigroup has vaulted to the top of India's investment banking fee league table for the first half of 2026, a dramatic climb from 27th place a year earlier, as the U.S. bank's fees in the country surged 705% year-on-year to $60.3 million, according to data from LSEG Deals Intelligence. (Read)SIP in stocks or mutual funds: Which strategy offers better returns?Choosing the right investment avenue is one of the most important decisions in long-term wealth creation. Many investors often grapple with whether to invest directly in stocks or opt for mutual funds through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP). While both approaches can build wealth over time, they differ significantly in terms of risk, return potential, diversification and the level of involvement required from investors. (Read more)Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live: Top gainers at closing hourPrice as on 03.40.50 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.