Stock Market Opens Higher: Sensex Rises Over 190 Points, Nifty Nears 24,000; Banking Lead Gains
Last Updated:June 30, 2026, 09:25 ISTSensex and NIFTY 50 open higher on positive global cues, Maruti Suzuki leads gains, Infosys lags, broader indices and sectors like Nifty Oil and Gas, PSU Bank, Realty also. . .
Last Updated:June 30, 2026, 09:25 ISTSensex and NIFTY 50 open higher on positive global cues, Maruti Suzuki leads gains, Infosys lags, broader indices and sectors like Nifty Oil and Gas, PSU Bank, Realty also riseStock market TodayIndian benchmark equity indices opened higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in banking and financial stocks amid positive global cues and Iran and the US moving ahead with Qatar talks to resolve the war following reciprocal attacks for the past few days. At around 9:16 am IST, the BSE Sensex was trading 196. 32 points, or 0. 26%, higher at 76,924. 69, after opening at 77,005. 51. Recommended StoriesHormuz Flashpoint: US, Iran Agree To Halt Attacks Ahead Of High-Stakes Talks | The Breakfast ClubIran US War Updates: Trump Says Iranian Delegation Heading To Qatar As Tehran Denies Any Scheduled TalksUS Iran War LIVE Updates: No Tehran-Washington Talks In Coming Days, Says Iran's Foreign Ministry SpokespersonDid Trump Jeopardise Peace Talks In Switzerland? Iranian Envoy Reveals What HappenedThe NIFTY 50 also traded in positive territory, gaining 38. 65 points, or 0. 16%, to 23,984. 90. The index opened at 24,032. 05. Among Sensex constituents, Maruti Suzuki led the gainers with a rise of 1. 87%, followed by Adani Ports (+1. 15%), IndiGo (+0. 88%), Power Grid (+0. 82%), Trent (+0. 79%), and Sun Pharma (+0. 71%). Banking heavyweights ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank also traded higher, gaining 0. 44% each, while Reliance Industries added 0. 40%. On the losing side, Infosys was among the top laggards, followed by Hindustan Unilever, UltraTech Cement, NTPC, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, which traded modestly lower in early deals. Among the broader markets, buying interest remained positive. The Nifty Next 50 rose 0. 23%, while the Nifty 100 and Nifty 200 gained 0. 18% each. The Nifty Smallcap 100 outperformed with a 0. 42% rise, while the Nifty Midcap 100 added 0. 19%, indicating continued investor interest beyond large-cap stocks. Sectorally, Nifty Oil & Gas gained 0. 45%, Nifty PSU Bank rose 0. 40%, and Nifty Realty advanced 0. 37%. However, Nifty Metal, Nifty FMCG, and Nifty IT traded marginally in the red, reflecting mixed sectoral sentiment in the opening session. US and Iranian officials are set to meet in Qatar’s capital on Tuesday after Tehran requested talks following days of reciprocal attacks that had threatened their interim agreement, according to US President Donald Trump. 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:June 30, 2026, 09:25 ISTNewsbusinessmarketsStock Market Opens Higher: Sensex Rises Over 190 Points, Nifty Nears 24,000; Banking Lead GainsDisclaimer: 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