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Market Overview
The Nifty opened with a 30-point gap-up at 25,134.15 and traded in a narrow 50-point range between 25,120 and 25,170 during the first two hours. The index then gained momentum and crossed the 25,200 mark, hitting an intraday high of 25,222.44 around 1 PM. However, this was followed by a sharp sell-off of nearly 100 points, with the index testing the 25,110 level. In the final hour, Nifty moved in a tight range between 25,120 and 25,150, eventually closing almost flat at 25,141.40, up 0.15%.
While the RBIâs sharper-than-expected rate and CRR cuts, coupled with steady global markets, helped sustain positive sentiment, global uncertainty continues to linger. Investors are now keenly awaiting the U.S. inflation data due later today for cues on the Federal Reserveâs next move.
Broader Market Performance:
Broader markets stayed strong today. Of the 2,995 stocks traded on the NSE, 1,608 advanced, 1,303 declined, and 84 remained unchanged.
Sectoral Performance:
On the day, Nifty IT emerged as the top-gaining sector with a 1.26% rise, followed by Nifty Pharma and Nifty Energy, which gained 0.50% and 0.30% respectively. On the flip side, Nifty PSU Bank was the worst performer, slipping 0.88%, trailed by Nifty FMCG and Nifty Bank, which declined 0.67% and 0.30% respectively.
Out of the 12 sectoral indices tracked, 6 sectors closed in the green while 6 ended in the red, indicating a relatively balanced trading day, with some sectors performing well while others faced losses.
Note: The above numbers for Commodity futures were taken around 5 pm. Hereâs the trend of FII-DII activity from the last 5 days:
Change in OI for the day
The following is the change in OI for Nifty contracts expiring on 12th June:
- The maximum Call Open Interest (OI) is observed at 25,500, followed closely by 25,200, suggesting strong resistance at 25,200 - 25,300 levels.
- The maximum Put Open Interest (OI) is observed at 25,000, followed closely by 25,100, suggesting strong support at 24,800 to 24,900 levels.
Note: OI is subject to multiple interpretations, but generally, an increase in the call OI indicates resistance in a falling market, and an increase in the put OI indicates support in a rising market.
Source: Sensibull
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Whatâs happening in India
SEBI has introduced a dedicated UPI handle system with the â@validâ suffix for all registered intermediaries, effective October 1, 2025, to ensure secure and transparent payments. NPCI will allocate these handles through banks, with SEBI overseeing implementation. Verified UPI IDs will display a green triangle with a thumbs-up symbol, helping investors identify safe and SEBI-approved payment channels. Dive deeper
The government is working on a draft framework to standardise default air conditioner temperatures between 20°C and 28°C, including for automobiles. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is leading the effort, with ongoing discussions involving appliance makers and state authorities. Dive deeper
Jio BlackRock, a 50:50 joint venture between Reliance and BlackRock, has received SEBI approval to operate as an investment adviser in India. This follows its earlier nod to launch mutual fund services. Dive deeper
Vedanta Resources plans to cut its total debt from $5 billion to $3 billion by FY27, aiming for an investment-grade credit rating. The company is refinancing a $550 million facility to reduce interest costs and strengthen its credit profile. Backed by strong earnings, a demerger at Vedanta Ltd., and steady deleveraging, it targets a BBBârating in the medium term. Dive deeper
Reliance Infrastructureâs defence arm has partnered with Germanyâs Diehl Defence to supply 155mm precision-guided munitions to the Indian Armed Forces under the âMake in India-IIâ initiative. Reliance will be the prime contractor with over 50% local content and plans a new manufacturing unit in Ratnagiri. Dive deeper
Equity mutual fund inflows fell to a 13-month low of âš19,013 crore in May, down 22% from April, as investors booked profits amid market highs. This marked the fifth straight monthly decline, though SIP inflows stayed strong at a record âš26,688 crore. Industry AUM rose to âš72.2 lakh crore. Dive deeper
The CCI has approved Blackstoneâs acquisition of a 40% stake in Pune-based Kolte-Patil Developers through a mix of preferential allotment and share purchase. The deal grants Blackstone joint control and marks its entry into Indiaâs residential real estate market. An open offer for 26% will follow. Dive deeper
Axis Max Life Insurance has appointed Sumit Madan as MD and CEO for a five-year term starting October 1, 2025, following the retirement of Prashant Tripathy. The appointment is subject to shareholder approval. Dive deeper
The Bombay High Court has directed MMRDA to deposit âš1,169 crore into Mumbai Metro Oneâs account within four weeks, following an arbitration award in favor of MMOPL, a joint venture with Reliance Infrastructure. The funds will be used to reduce the metro operatorâs debt. Dive deeper
Titagarh Rail targets âš8,500 crore annual revenue from passenger trains, backed by a new capacity of 850 cars. Freight wagon output is set to generate âš4,000 - 4,500 crore with stable 12% margins. The company is also reviving its shipbuilding plans after acquiring land in Falta. Dive deeper
China is open to granting rare earth licences to Indian auto parts makers, with at least 10 firms receiving positive endorsements from its embassy. While no licences are approved yet, Indian carmakers have ramped up production as a precaution. A rare earths policy and PLI scheme are in the works to reduce long-term dependence on China. Dive deeper
Liquor stocks declined after Maharashtra raised excise duties and licensing fees, triggering price hikes across categories. A new grain-based liquor category was introduced, alongside AI-led regulatory upgrades to strengthen oversight and boost revenue. Dive deeper
ICICI Prudential Asset Management is set to file draft IPO papers in the coming weeks for a âš10,000 crore offering, potentially valuing the firm at $12 billion. The JV between Prudential Plc and ICICI Bank has appointed 17 lead managers, making it one of the largest planned listings this year. Dive deeper
NSDL is planning a $400 million IPO in July, offering 50.1 million shares through an offer for sale by key investors including IDBI Bank, NSE, and SBI. The depository will not receive proceeds from the issue. The listing was cleared by SEBI last October. Dive deeper
Whatâs happening globally
Gold approached $3,340 per ounce, supported by uncertainty over the US-China trade deal and upcoming US inflation data. Delays in finalizing the trade truce and lingering tariff concerns boosted safe-haven demand. Dive deeper
Japanâs producer prices rose 3.2% YoY in May, the slowest since September and below expectations, as energy and industrial costs eased. Prices fell 0.2% from April, marking the first monthly decline in nine months. Inflation remained firm in food, electronics, and machinery. Dive deeper
Aluminum futures rose above $2,520 per tonne, the highest in nearly a month, after US-China trade talks in London ended with a framework agreement. The deal includes potential easing of export controls, raising hopes of de-escalation in trade tensions that have weighed on the sector. Dive deeper
South Koreaâs jobless rate held steady at 2.7% in May for the third time this year, with unemployment down 3.6% YoY. Employment rose by 245,000 to 29.16 million, and the labor force participation rate edged up to 65.6%. Dive deeper
The World Bank cut Thailandâs 2025 growth forecast to 1.8% from 2.9%, citing tariffs and uncertainty, with a further slowdown to 1.7% expected in 2026. This follows similar downgrades by the IMF and Thailandâs planning agency, which also trimmed export growth estimates. Dive deeper
Chinaâs vehicle sales rose 11.2% YoY in May to 2.686 million units, with NEVs up 36.9% and making up nearly half of all new vehicle sales. For JanâMay, total sales grew 10.9% to 12.75 million units, driven by a 44% surge in NEVs. Full-year sales are projected at 32.9 million units. Dive deeper
US inflation likely rose to 2.5% in May, ending a four-month slowdown, as new tariffs began pushing up goods prices. Core inflation is seen edging up to 2.9%, with monthly core CPI rising 0.3%, the highest in four months. Tariff pass-through is driving the uptick. Dive deeper
European natural gas futures rose over 1% to âŹ35/MWh, ending a three-day slide as hotter weather lifted cooling demand. With storage levels still recovering and LNG supply tight, reliance remains high amid reduced Russian flows and Norwegian maintenance. Dive deeper
Samsung Fire and Marine Insurance will acquire an additional 21% stake in Lloydâs insurer Canopius from Fidentia Fortuna Holdings, raising its total ownership to 40%. This marks Samsungâs third investment in the firm. Dive deeper
Meta and TikTok challenged the EUâs supervisory fee in court, calling it disproportionate and based on flawed calculations. They argued the levy used group-level profits and inflated user data. The EU defended its method, citing consolidated financial responsibility. Dive deeper
Nintendo sold over 3.5 million Switch 2 units within four days of launch, making it the companyâs fastest-selling console ever. The upgraded device features a larger screen and better graphics. Nintendo expects 15 million units to be sold by March 2026. Dive deeper
Nissan supplier Marelli has filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. and secured $1.1 billion in new financing, with 80% lender support for restructuring. The process wonât impact operations, and secured debt will be eliminated. Lenders may take ownership post-bankruptcy, pending a 45-day bidding window. Dive deeper
Management chatter
In this section, we pick out interesting comments made by the management of major companies and policymakers of the Indian and Global Economy.
Deepak Shenoy, CEO, Capitalmind AMC, on the need for bank-led credit growth
âBanks need to start thinking more about volumes and less about margins. They want to protect their NIMs. Why do we have banks with 4% NIMs? It should be lower. Growth is more important for a society and a bank.â
âCorporate credit growth has not grown meaningfully since 2015. They should take over some borrowing space left by retail. If banks reduce their NIMs in favour of SME lending, there will be growth.â
âThere is such a shortage of good borrowers that are not NBFCs in the bond market. Small- and mid-cap companies should tap the bond market, at least for their working capital needs and some for their long-term needs.â - Link
Ankit Mehta, CEO, IdeaForge Technology Ltd., on evolving warfare needs and export potential
âIn February, we launched a suite of products that come with EW resilience; resilience toward communication jamming, and many other multi-frequency operations.â
âWhen we started our business 18 years back, we were very clear we wanted to build one of the best drones in the world⌠Now, we can add resilience to that vector as well.â
âThere are certain barriers with respect to exports⌠smoothening of these, along with more predictability in getting permissions to export, will help the industry take advantage of opportunities which are very short-lived.â - Link
Steve Schwarzman, CEO, Blackstone, on Europe-focused investment and global expansion
âWe plan to invest up to $500 billion in Europe over the next decade. Itâs a major opportunity driven by structural shifts and policy changes.â
âOur bet on urban warehouses in Europe has been one of the most profitable in our history, and the UK alone has seen $100 billion of our capital.â
âBeyond Europe, weâre eyeing the Middle East not just as a fundraising base but as a key investment destination, especially with cities like Riyadh and Dubai growing rapidly.â - Link
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Calendars
In the coming days, we have the following significant events and corporate actions:
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