Enter search text:Business News›Markets›Stocks›Live Blog›Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex extends winning run to 3rd day, ends 262 pts higher; Nifty tops 24,250; DRL, Sun Pharma rise 2% each LIVE BLOG03 Jul 2026 | 08:41:02 PM ISTSynopsisSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: The Indian stock market extended gains on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty rising more than 0.3% each on the back of easing Middle East conflict, lower expectations of Fed rate hikes, and other key factors.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Sectorally, Nifty IT, Nifty Realty and Nifty Pharma indices jumped around 2% each to lead gains. Nifty Auto and Nifty PSU Bank indices, however, slipped into the red. The overall market breadth was positive, with 1,823 advances and 1,513 declines on the NSE, while 100 remained unchanged.Why is the stock market up today? 7 key factors behind today's D-Street rally1) Fed rate hike worries cool down2) Rupee opens higher3) FII outflows taper off4) Heavy buying in IT stocks5) Positive global cues6) Iran US peace efforts7) Oil pricesGlobal Markets UpdatesThe Stoxx Europe 600 rose 0.4% as of 8:33 a.m. London timeS&P 500 futures rose 0.4%Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1%Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 2.1%The MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose 2.2% Show more Show less1 New UpdateSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights | Nokia: How a forgotten stock from Finland doubled investors wealth in AI comeback storyFor years, Nokia was treated like a company that had already had its moment. Once a symbol of the mobile-phone age, the Finnish group later became a slower telecom equipment stock, tied to carrier spending, 5G cycles and thin investor excitement. In 2026, that view has changed fast. Nokia shares have jumped about 100% this year, helped by a growing belief that the company is no longer just a legacy telecom gear maker. Read moreSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Moneyview, Chandan Steel get Sebi nod for IPOsFintech firm Moneyview and Chandan Steel have received Sebi’s approval to launch IPOs, with the regulator issuing its observations between June 29 and July 2. Moneyview’s issue includes a Rs 1,500 crore fresh issue and an OFS by existing shareholders, with proceeds aimed at expanding its lending business and strengthening subsidiary Whizdm Finance. Separately, Shivganga Drillers has withdrawn its IPO papers.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Sebi changes rules on unpaid client securities to ease broker operationsCapital markets regulator Sebi has changed the rules for how stock brokers handle client securities that have not been fully paid for, in a move aimed at aligning market practices with the direct payout system and reducing operational difficulties for brokers. Read moreSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Godrej Consumer sees strong Q1 growth led by volumes, margin recovery aheadGodrej Consumer expects high-teens consolidated revenue growth in Q1, driven by high-single-digit volume gains and calibrated price hikes. While input cost pressures persisted, easing trends toward the quarter-end support margin recovery outlook. Strong performance in Indonesia and GUAM markets, along with steady domestic growth, underpins the company’s positive full-year outlook. Read moreSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: SEBI grants exemption to IVG Trust for Vadilal Enterprises acquisitionIndia’s markets regulator has granted an exemption order to IVG Trust in relation to its proposed acquisition in Vadilal Enterprises Ltd, the company said in an exchange filing.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Dabur sees double-digit Q1 profit growth as price hikes offset inflationDabur India expects double-digit growth in Q1 profit after tax, supported by price hikes that helped cushion inflationary pressures. Domestic demand remained resilient, led by rural markets, while international business is likely to post high-teen growth. Key segments such as hair care, oral care, and foods showed strong momentum, with margins supported despite elevated input costs. Read moreSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Knack Packaging IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed 83x at close; GMP signals 17% listing gainThe Rs 439.5 crore Knack Packaging IPO witnessed strong demand on its third and final day of bidding, with the issue being subscribed 83x times against the 1.89 crore shares on offer. The retail investor portion was booked 20 times, indicating steady participation from individual investors. Read moreSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: MSME manufacturing credit growth lags; NTC share fallsCredit growth to manufacturing MSMEs has slowed to 13% annually over the past three years, trailing trades (16%) and services (17%), a TransUnion CIBIL–SIDBI report said. Only 41% of MSMEs have accessed formal credit, with the share of new-to-credit borrowers dropping to 42% in FY26 from 52% in FY23, indicating lender caution.Despite better asset quality improvement in manufacturing than trades, lenders have favoured the latter. Overall portfolio stress remains stable, but delinquencies in unsecured MSME loans have risen, signalling emerging risks.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Godrej Consumer expects high-teens revenue growth in Q1 FY27Godrej Consumer Products said it expects to deliver high-teens revenue growth on a consolidated basis in Q1 FY27. Consolidated EBITDA is likely to come in ahead of double-digit guidance, though margins may remain under pressure due to elevated input costs. The standalone business is seen posting double-digit revenue growth, with the company maintaining its full-year outlook despite weather-related risks.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: India bonds extend gains on steady foreign inflowsIndian government bonds capped a sixth straight week of gains on Friday, supported by continued foreign buying amid expectations of inclusion in a global bond index. The benchmark 10-year yield eased to 6.7108%, down 6 basis points on the week and about 27 bps since early June.Foreign investors bought over Rs 66 billion worth of bonds in the first four days of the week, with total inflows reaching around Rs 368 billion over six weeks. Softer crude oil prices and policy measures to support the rupee further aided sentiment. Swap rates largely stabilised after sharp declines in June.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Suryoday SFB: Q1FY27 biz updateTotal deposit at ₹14,634 cr vs ₹11,312 cr, up 29.4% YoY; disbursement at ₹2,954 cr vs ₹2,261 cr, up 30.6% YoY; these are the CASA ratio and gross advances updatesSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live: Top closers at closing hourPrice as on 03.44.29 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.