Last Updated on July 6, 2026 7:14 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS

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Indian equity benchmarks extended their winning streak for the fourth consecutive session on Monday, driven by broad-based buying and strong domestic institutional triggers. Positive sentiment was supported by encouraging first-quarter (Q1) corporate business updates, cooling global crude oil prices, steady progress in the domestic monsoon, and receding geopolitical anxieties. The Nifty 50 comfortably crossed the psychologically crucial 24,400 mark by the close of trade.

At the closing bell, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 521.16 points, or 0.67%, to settle at 78,285.07. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty 50 index advanced 159.50 points, or 0.66%, to finish at 24,430.35. Over the last four consecutive trading sessions, both the Sensex and the Nifty 50 have logged a robust rally of 2.36% each, reflecting strong underlying momentum in the market.

Market Breadth and Volatility Dynamics

Despite the strong performance of the frontline indices, the broader market showed signs of exhaustion, lagging behind the large-cap peers. The BSE 150 MidCap Index closed with a modest gain of 0.47%, while the BSE 250 SmallCap Index edged up by 0.37%.

The overall market breadth tilted into negative territory, indicating profit-taking in secondary counters. On the BSE, 2,055 shares advanced against a decline in 2,286 scripts, while 210 stocks remained unchanged. Meanwhile, the NSE’s India VIX, a key metric tracking near-term market volatility expectations, rose marginally by 0.16% to settle at 11.82, showing that fear gauges remain relatively subdued.

Sectorally, the market was led by significant buying interest in the Auto, Consumer Durables, Oil & Gas, and Metal spaces. On the flip side, the IT and PSU Banking sectors bucked the positive trend, ending the day in the red due to localized selling pressure.

Banking Sector & Corporate Spotlights

Heavyweight banking and financial stocks provided the necessary muscle to lift the Nifty higher. HDFC Bank surged 3.36% following its Q1 business update for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The private lender reported that its average advances under management climbed 10.8% year-on-year (YoY) and 2.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to Rs 30,38,600 crore. Other major index heavyweights, Reliance Industries (+1.36%) and ICICI Bank (+1.07%), also contributed significantly to the day’s gains.

Other key banking players saw sharp movements based on their Q1 performance:

• IndusInd Bank jumped 3.76% after disclosing a 4.5% YoY growth in total deposits, reaching Rs 4,14,992 crore.
• Karur Vysya Bank gained 4.87% on the back of a 15.94% YoY increase in total business, aggregating to Rs 2,27,265 crore.
• Bandhan Bank added 4.06% as its total deposits rose 6.6% YoY to Rs 1,64,886 crore.
• Bank of Maharashtra dropped 2.29% despite reporting a 19% YoY rise in total business to Rs 6.51 lakh crore, with deposits growing 13% YoY to Rs 3.44 lakh crore.

Beyond banking, Dixon Technologies (India) surged 6.93% to close at Rs 13,319 after a foreign brokerage reiterated its ‘Buy’ rating and aggressively hiked the target price to Rs 16,200. Fermenta Biotech rallied 13.78% following FSSAI approval for its plant-based Vitamin D3 ingredient, VITADEE Green. Micro-cap player Faalcon Concepts hit its 20% upper circuit after bagging a massive Rs 101.93 crore work order from Splendor Information Technology—an order value worth over three times the firm’s total market capitalization.

Conversely, Supriya Lifescience plummeted 11.34% after the company revealed that the Special Investigation and Intelligence branch of the Customs Department had initiated judicial proceedings against a senior employee.

On the primary market front, Aastha Spintex made a weak debut on the BSE at Rs 130 (a 4.41% discount to its issue price of Rs 136) but staged a recovery to settle at Rs 136.45, marking a razor-thin premium of 0.33%.

Global Cues and Macro Economic Indicators

Global market setups presented a mixed bag. European shares traded lower as investors maintained a cautious stance ahead of a busy week featuring crucial economic data and central bank speeches. In the Eurozone, May producer prices matched expectations with a 0.2% MoM increase, pushing annual producer inflation to a multi-month high of 5.9%. Eurozone retail sales rebounded by 0.2% MoM in May, registering a 1.6% YoY growth.

Asian bourses ended mixed, supported primarily by the softening inflation outlook linked to lower crude oil prices. Geopolitical anxieties around the U.S.-Iran friction cooled down as shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz remained uninterrupted, with approximately 160 vessels transiting smoothly over the past week.

In the US, weaker-than-expected June payroll data from late last week has bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady at its upcoming July 29 meeting. Futures are currently pricing in a 78% probability of a pause.

Commodities, Fixed Income, and Forex

In the domestic fixed-income market, India’s 10-year benchmark federal bond yield softened by 0.42% to close at 6.679%, down from its previous close of 6.707%.

Macro Indicators at a Glance:
- India 10-Year Bond Yield: 6.679% (Down 0.42%)
- USD/INR: 95.4000 (Rupee depreciated from 95.1850)
- US Dollar Index (DXY): 100.83 (Up 0.21%)
- US 10-Year Bond Yield: 4.460% (Down 0.42%)
- Brent Crude: $71.91/barrel (Up 0.06%)
- MCX Gold Futures (Aug): Rs 146,901 (Down 0.32%)

In the currency segment, the partially convertible Indian rupee weakened against the greenback, closing at 95.4000 compared to 95.1850 in the prior session, tracking a 0.21% rise in the US Dollar Index (DXY) to 100.83.

In commodities, MCX Gold futures for August 5, 2026 settlement slid 0.32% to Rs 146,901. Meanwhile, global benchmark Brent crude futures for July 2026 settlement edged up slightly by 4 cents to $71.91 per barrel. Oil prices remained largely range-bound after OPEC+ agreed to increase output by another 188,000 barrels per day from August, continuing its production normalization strategy.

Disclaimer: This report is intended for informational and journalistic purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell securities, or a forecast of future market performance. Investors should consult certified financial advisers before making investment decisions.