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Sensex Rallies Over 1,000 Points; Nifty Reclaims 25,000 Mark — Know the Key Reasons Behind Friday’s Rally

Indian Markets Bounce Back: Nifty and Sensex Post Over 1% Gains

The Indian equity benchmark indices ended with solid gains on Friday, June 20, snapping a three-day losing streak.

Nifty 50 Logs Best Single-Day Rally in Over a Month; India VIX Declined 

Markets opened on a muted note but quickly picked up momentum. The rally gathered strength throughout the session, with the Nifty 50 climbing over 1% and reclaiming the psychologically important 25,000 level. The Sensex surged by more than 1,000 points, closing above 82,400. Volatility also subsided, as the India VIX index fell 4% to slip below the 14 mark.

The Nifty 50 recorded its best single-day gain in over a month. On a weekly basis, the index rose by 1.59%.

What Triggered Friday’s Rally?

Two key factors acted as catalysts for the market’s strong performance:

1. Easing Geopolitical Tensions – A reduction in tensions in the Middle East boosted global sentiment.
2. Monsoon Progress – The India Meteorological Department reported favourable conditions for the Southwest Monsoon to advance over Haryana and Delhi within the next two days. A timely monsoon is crucial for agriculture and water supply across the country.

Sector-Wise Performance: Realty and PSU Banks Lead

All key sectors contributed to the rally, with Nifty Realty and Nifty PSU Bank emerging as top performers.

• Nifty Realty jumped over 2%, leading the sectoral pack for the day.
• On a weekly basis, Nifty Auto was the best performer, gaining 1.51%, followed by Nifty IT, which rose 1.36%.

Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day

Top Contributors to Index Gains:

• Bharti Airtel: +40.34 points
• HDFC Bank: +36.06 points
• Reliance Industries: +31.74 points

Top Drags on the Index:

• Bajaj Auto: -4.55 points
• Hero MotoCorp: -1.66 points
• Shree Cement: -1.62 points

Broader Market Ended in Green 

The broader market also witnessed strong buying interest:

• Nifty Midcap 100 advanced by 1.46%
• Nifty Smallcap 100 rose by 1.01%

The market breadth was firmly positive with 1,754 stocks ending in the green, while 755 stocks declined on the NSE.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.