Markets extend winning run, Sensex up 254 pts, Nifty at 24,168

The Indian stock market traded higher on Thursday led by easing crude oil prices and positive global cues, even as investors assessed the US Federal Reserve's hawkish policy stance.At close, the Sensex was up 254.36 points or 0.33 percent at 77,409.98, and the Nifty was up 82.30 points or 0.34 percent at 24,168.
Max Healthcare, Interglobe Aviation, Trent, Bharat Electronics, Adani Enterprises were the top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consumer and TCS.On the sectoral front,except IT and Energy, all other sectoral indices ended in the green with Media, Pharma, PSU Bank, Private Bank and Realty up 0.5% each.The broader performed in line with frontline indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices rising 0.4 percent each
Rupee Close: 
On 18 Jun'26, the Indian rupee appreciated by 20 paise to close at 94.33 against the US dollar on Thursday,supported by softer crude oil prices and aggressive dollar sales by exporters, which offset the broader strength of the American currency following the US Federal Reserve's hawkish policy stance.
Trading Guide:
Market experts recommended five shares to buy on Thursday after US-Iran reach peace deal: GNFC, KEI Industries, KFin Technologies, NBCC, and Kajaria Ceramics.

(Business Correspondent)