Indian stock markets extend gains:Oil prices correct nearly 40% from Iran war high, down to over 4-month low of $72 per barrel

On Thursday, June 25, the Sensex is trading at 77,300 with a gain of 500 points (0.40%). Nifty has also risen by more than 150 points (0.40%). It has crossed 24,100. In today’s trading, auto and realty shares are seeing the most buying. Stocks like IndiGo, Maruti, MM, HUL, SBI and Ultra Cement were among the major gainers on the Sensex. Sectorally, on the NSE, barring Nifty Media and Metal, all other indices soared today, with Nifty Auto rising the most by 2%. Oil prices dip below $75 per barrel mark for first time in 4 months: Oil prices continued downward trajectory. The global standard for oil prices, Brent crude, dipped below the $75 per barrel mark for the first time since the start of the West Asia war. The internal standard has become 40% cheaper from Iran war high of $120 per barrel. Mixed trading in Asian markets Mixed trading in US markets overnight Foreign investors bought shares worth ₹2,398 crore in 7 days Rupee becomes 3% stronger in 1 month Rupee has become nearly 3% stronger in last one month. Albeit, on Thursday, the local unit rose 22 paise to 94.33 against the US dollar. Sensex closes with 790 gains on Wednesday The Indian stock markets advanced on Wednesday, 24 June, 2026. The Sensex neared the level of 77,000 at close with a gain of 790 points. Nifty also added about 200 points, as it crossed the crucial 24,000 level.