Sensex surges over 460 points to 77300 level:Nifty rises 150 points; heavy buying in auto and banking shares

The share market is showing strength on July 15. The Sensex is trading at the 77,300 level with a gain of more than 460 points. Similarly, the Nifty has also gained around 150 points and is trading at the 24,150 level. There is significant buying in auto and banking shares today. Stocks like Bajaj Finance, IndiGo, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement, Eternal and SBI were among the gainers on the Sensex. Sectorally, on the NSE, barring Nifty Metal and IT, all other indices traded with gains. Nifty Financial Services Ex Bank rose the most by 1.49%. Crude oil rises 1% to cross $85 Crude oil prices have risen 1% today to cross $85 again. US President Donald Trump had recently said that the agreement with Iran is now over. Since then, crude oil prices have been rising. Investment opportunity in 2 IPOs Today is the second day of IPOs for 2 companies. These IPOs are from SBI Funds Management and Alpine Texworld. Mutual fund company SBI Funds Management is raising ₹9,813 crore from the primary market. Its issue was 68% subscribed on the first day itself. Similarly, Alpine Texworld will raise ₹126.25 crore through a fresh issue. Key dates related to the IPOs Asian markets also saw mixed trading today US markets saw gains on July 14 Domestic investors bought shares worth ₹9,177 crore in the last 7 days Note: Net buying/selling figures of FIIs and DIIs are in crore rupees. Rupee strengthens The Indian rupee rose 6 paise to 96.10 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday. India’s benchmark stock indices had closed in the red on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. The Sensex had settled 561.46 points lower at 77,054.94, while Nifty ended 158.95 points down to 24,052.05.