Sensex rises 109 pts, Nifty at 24,056 on auto, realty gains

The Indian share market indices extended the winning streak on the second consecutive day on Thursday, led by easing crude oil prices and buying seen in the auto, FMCG, realty stocks. However, selling in metal, IT, oil & gas names limit the gains.At close, the Sensex was up 109.25 points or 0.14 percent at 77,100.47, and the Nifty was up 34.35 points or 0.14 percent at 24,056.Interglobe Aviation, M&M, Max Healthcare, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Consumer were the top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included ONGC, Power Grid Corp, Hindalco, Bharat Electronics and Tech Mahindra.Sectorally indices ended mixed with FMCG gained 0.7%, Realty rose 0.3% and Auto index gained more than 2%, while IT, Energy, Media, Metal, Oil & Gas down 0.5-1%, according to information.The broader indices underperformed the main indices with Nifty midcap and smallcap index falling 0.5 percent each.

#Indian benchmarks continue their upward momentum as auto, realty stocks drive gains. Asian market strength adds support, keeping investor sentiment positive. pic.twitter.com/j7xjXY481a

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The Indian market will remain shut on Friday, June 26 on account of Muharram.
Rupee Close:
On 25 Jun'26,the Indian rupee appreciated 16 paise to settle at 94.39  against the U.S. dollar on Thursday as global crude oil prices continued to slide.Positive sentiments in the domestic equity markets and a marginally weaker greenback further supported the local unit while FII outflows prevented sharper gains, forex traders said.
Trading Guide: 
Market experts recommended five shares to buy on Thursday: Navin Fluorine International, NCC, Global Health Limited, Radico Khaitan, and Netweb Technologies India.

(Business Correspondent)