Stock Market Closing Bell: Sensex Rises 440 Points, Nifty Reclaims 24,000; Realty, FMCG Shine
Last Updated:July 01, 2026, 15:36 ISTSensex gains 444 points, Nifty 50 reclaims 24000 as FMCG, realty, banking and auto stocks rise, IT shares including HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, TCS and Infosys fallStock. . .
Last Updated:July 01, 2026, 15:36 ISTSensex gains 444 points, Nifty 50 reclaims 24000 as FMCG, realty, banking and auto stocks rise, IT shares including HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, TCS and Infosys fallStock Market Closing BellIndian benchmark equity indices traded firmly higher on Tuesday afternoon, with the BSE Sensex gaining nearly 444 points and the Nifty 50 reclaiming the crucial 24,000 mark. Strong buying in FMCG, realty, banking and auto stocks lifted market sentiment, even as IT shares remained under pressure. At around 3:31 pm IST, the BSE Sensex was up 443. 97 points, or 0. 58%, at 76,922. 64. The index touched an intraday high of 77,110. 08 after opening at 76,545. 21. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 advanced 140. 10 points, or 0. 59%, to 24,005. 85, hitting a day’s high of 24,049. 90. Recommended StoriesStock Market Closing Bell: Sensex Loses 250 Points, Nifty Ends Below 23,900; IT Index Slumps 2. 7%Sensex Climbs Over 180 Points, Nifty Trades Above 23,900; Auto, FMCG Stocks ShineSensex Falls 300 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,000: 4 Reasons Behind Today's Market Sell-OffSensex Surges 900 Points, Nifty Reclaims 24,000: 5 Reasons Behind Today's Market RallyAmong the Sensex gainers, Eternal led the rally with a 5. 89% jump, followed by Asian Paints (3. 13%), Hindustan Unilever (2. 74%), Mahindra & Mahindra (2. 05%), Adani Ports (1. 96%), UltraTech Cement (1. 81%) and Maruti Suzuki (1. 69%). Banking stocks also traded higher, with State Bank of India, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bajaj Finserv posting healthy gains. Reliance Industries rose over 1%, adding further support to the benchmarks. However, the rally was capped by weakness in information technology stocks. HCLTech fell 3. 45%, while Tech Mahindra declined 3. 22% and TCS slipped 2. 51%. Infosys also traded lower by 1. 41%, reflecting continued selling pressure in the IT sector. Broader markets remained positive, with the Nifty 100, Nifty 200, Nifty Midcap 50 and Nifty Smallcap 100 all trading in the green. Among sectoral indices, Nifty Realty emerged as the top performer, rising 3. 58%, followed by Nifty FMCG (2. 08%), Nifty Media (2. 07%), Nifty Auto (1. 15%) and Nifty PSU Bank (0. 99%). On the other hand, Nifty IT declined 2. 01%, while Nifty Metal and Nifty Pharma also traded in negative territory. News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismAbout the AuthorVarun YadavVarun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the I. . . Read MoreLocation :First Published:July 01, 2026, 15:36 ISTNewsbusinessmarketsStock Market Closing Bell: Sensex Rises 440 Points, Nifty Reclaims 24,000; Realty, FMCG ShineDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to ourTerms of UseandPrivacy Policy. Loading comments. . . Read More