Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened flat on June 29, 2026, amid mixed global cues. While the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 45.26 points to start the session at 77,055.21, the Nifty gained 5.75 points to open at 24,061.75. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 77,100.47 and the Nifty 50 at 24,056. Similarly, the broader indices traded mixed in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was down by 13.15 points, the BSE Smallcap Select Index added 22.26 points, or 0.26 per cent, to trade in the green at 8,722.50.
From the Sensex pack, Eternal, Trent, Sun Pharma, Tech Mahindra, and ICICI Bank were among the top gainers, with Eternal leading the pack by gaining 1.88 per cent in the early trade. On the other hand, Kotak Bank, Indigo, BEL, M&M, and L&T were in the red, with Kotak being the top loser, falling over 1.44 per cent.
In early trade, market breadth was negative, with 1,655 stocks declining against 1,056 stocks advancing on the NSE. 127 stocks remained unchanged.
Earlier, markets rebounded last week amid easing geopolitical tensions, a sharp correction in crude oil prices to pre-Iran conflict levels, sustained domestic institutional buying, and positive global risk sentiment.
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(This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, financial, or other advice.)
