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Indian equity markets trade lower on Friday, ending a five-session winning streak amid weakening global risk sentiment. This pullback comes after strong gains of 4.3% in the Nifty 50 and 4.8% in the Sensex, driven by easing oil prices following an interim Iran–US peace deal.
At 3:30 pm Sensex settled 607.08 pts or 0.78% lower at 76,802.90; and Nifty 50 dragged 154.90 pts or 0.64% to 24,013.10.
The rupee climbed to 94.21 early in the session as long dollar positions were unwound, but surrendered gains later as the dollar strengthened and index-rebalancing outflows hit the currency. It ended little changed at 94.32 per dollar.
However, Brent crude rebounded toward $80 a barrel amid renewed geopolitical concerns after comments from US Vice President JD Vance raised doubts over the durability of the ceasefire involving Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Amid these developments, global cues were mixed, with Asian markets up 0.5% and Wall Street closing higher. Foreign investors sold Indian equities worth ₹1,025 crore on Thursday, while domestic institutions remained net buyers.
Key technical indicators for today’s trade
* Nifty 50 opened gap-down at 23,991 vs previous close of 24,168 and weakened further to 23,950, down 0.9%.
* Advance/decline ratio at 14/36 signals broad-based bearish bias across the index.
* IT sector remains the key drag: Nifty IT down 5.9%, with Infosys (-8.5%), TCS (-6.1%) and Tech Mahindra (-5.6%) leading losses.
* Sectoral divergence: Nifty Pharma and Nifty Media marginally positive (~0.3%), offering limited support.
* Overall market tone remains weak due to heavy IT selling pressure.
* Short-term structure shows downside bias but with defined support zones.
* Futures opened gap-down at 24,020 vs 24,193 and hover near 24,000 (-0.8%).
* Key support zone: 24,000 (50-DMA confluence) and 23,900.
* Resistance levels: 24,210 and 24,300.
* Expected range: 23,900–24,210
* Break below 23,900 may accelerate selling toward 23,800–23,700.
* Recovery possible only if 24,000–23,900 holds firmly.
* Bias remains cautious with sideways-to-negative undertone.
* Fresh aggressive longs not preferred unless support holds decisively.
- June 19, 2026 15:53
Forex
Rupee records strongest weekly gain since April as bond inflows, softer oil prices lend support
Rupee records strongest weekly gain since April as bond inflows, softer oil prices lend support
Rupee ended largely unchanged against the dollar after a choppy session on Friday, as weakness in regional currencies largely offset the unwinding of long dollar positions, but the currency posted its best week in the last 11 on debt inflows.
- June 19, 2026 15:52
Info tech
Reliance Intelligence to operationalise 120MW AI capacity by year-end
Reliance Intelligence to operationalise 120MW AI capacity by year-end
Reliance Intelligence plans to establish a 120MW AI infrastructure in Jamnagar by 2026, powered by solar energy.
- June 19, 2026 15:47
Companies
BDL informed the appointment of Shri Shailesh Vagerwal as Chairman & MD.
The date of assumption of charge of the post till the date of his superannuation i.e 31.03.2031 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
- June 19, 2026 15:41
Stock down
Benchmark equities were off the day’s low but settled lower, snapping the 5-day winning streak.
Sensex settled 607.08 pts or 0.78% lower at 76,802.90; and Nifty 50 dragged 154.90 pts or 0.64% to 24,013.10.
- June 19, 2026 15:27
Info tech
Reliance Jio enters satcom battleground with sovereign LEO constellation
Reliance Jio enters satcom battleground with sovereign LEO constellation
Reliance Jio announced plans to develop sovereign Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation for India during its annual general meeting.
- June 19, 2026 15:26
Companies
Mukesh Ambani hands next value-creation chapter to Ambani heirs
Mukesh Ambani hands next value-creation chapter to Ambani heirs
Mukesh Ambani announces Jio IPO and hands leadership to Ambani heirs, marking a new chapter for Reliance Industries.
- June 19, 2026 15:10
Personal finance
Zerodha Fund House today announced the launch of its Life Cycle Fund series
With this it becomes the first asset management company in India to offer target-date maturity funds. Each Life Cycle fund is structured around a specific maturity year, called the target year and invests across a mix of asset classes including equity, debt and commodities like gold and silver. The portfolio follows a pre-defined asset allocation that shifts systematically from a growth-oriented (higher risk) allocation in the early years to a more conservative allocation (lower risk) as the target year approaches. This means an investor in a Life Cycle fund today holds a meaningfully different portfolio from what they will hold after 10 years. The shift happens automatically, based on a pre-defined asset allocation path, without requiring any action from the investor. The Zerodha Life Cycle fund series follows the philosophy of simple, rule-based investing. The series comprises two maturity variants – the Zerodha Life Cycle Fund 2036, which matures in 10 years and the Zerodha Life Cycle Fund 2041 which matures in 15 years. Over time, additional schemes with different/varying maturity years will also be introduced, ensuring investors at every life stage have a fund built around their timeline. On the equity side, the fund aims to track the Nifty LargeMidcap 250 index. For the debt exposure, it invests in Indian government securities (G-secs) across different durations. It also takes some commodities and arbitrage exposure. Globally, target-date funds have assets of over $4 trillion and serve as the default retirement investment vehicle for millions of investors. This same concept is now available in India in a simple, transparent, goalbased structure designed as Life Cycle funds.
- June 19, 2026 15:05
Banking
Bandhan Bank increases FCNR(B) deposit rates to 7.1% after RBI forex swap move
Bandhan Bank increases FCNR(B) deposit rates to 7.1% after RBI forex swap move
Bandhan Bank raises FCNR(B) deposit rates to 7.1% for NRIs, enhancing returns amid RBI’s forex swap initiative.
- June 19, 2026 15:02
Stock down
At 3 pm, Sensex dragged 793.65 pts or 1.03% to 76,616.33, hitting a low of 76,469.72. Nifty 50 shed 215.20 pts or 0.89% to 23,952.80.
- June 19, 2026 14:59
Banking
South Indian Bank Offers Up to 6.50% on FCNR(B) USD Deposits
South Indian Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks has revised their interest rate on its Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] USD Deposits to 6.50% per annum for deposits with a maturity period of three to five years, offering Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) a rewarding opportunity to earn favourable returns on their foreign currency savings.
The rate revision follows the Reserve Bank of India’s recent introduction of a USD/INR Forex Swap Facility for fresh FCNR(B) deposits mobilised for a tenure of three to five years. Under the facility, banks can swap eligible FCNR(B) deposits with the RBI in US dollars, enabling them to mobilise stable foreign currency deposits while effectively managing currency risk.
The RBI scheme is available for eligible FCNR(B) deposits accepted up to September 30, 2026, with the swap facility remaining open till October 16, 2026.
- June 19, 2026 14:59
Ipo
Advit Jewels Limited has fixed the price band of Rs 130/- to Rs 138/- per Equity Share of face value Rs 10/- each for its maiden initial public offer.
The Initial Public Offering (“IPO” or “Issue”) of the Company will open on Tuesday June 23, 2026, for subscription and close on Thursday June 25, 2026.
Investors can bid for a minimum of 100 Equity Shares and in multiples of 100 Equity Shares thereafter.
Equity shares outstanding as on date 3,38,42,000 Equity Shares of Rs 10 each.
The IPO is a fresh issue of 1,19,68,000 equity shares.
The proceeds from its fresh issue worth Rs 65 crore will be for funding incremental working capital requirements of the company, Rs 65 crore for repayment/pre-payment, in full or in part, of certain outstanding borrowings availed, and general corporate purposes.
- June 19, 2026 14:58
Commodities
Arfin India has received an order from its distributor, JFE Shoji India Private Limited
Arfin India has received an order from its distributor, JFE Shoji India Private Limited (a domestic entity of JFE Shoji Corporation, Japan) for the supply of product- Aluminium Deox includes Primary Shots/Cubes, Secondary Aluminium Ingots & Secondary Aluminium Wire Rod.
- June 19, 2026 14:57
Companies
Hindustan Zinc board has approved the appointment of Mr. Amarendu Prakash as the Chief Executive Officer-Designate of the Company with effect from June 19, 2026.
- June 19, 2026 14:56
BSE
BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE, today announced the launch of a new Index – BSE LargeMid (60:40) Stable Dividend 50
The Index measures the performance of the top 20 largest companies in BSE 100 Largecap TMC Index and top 30 largest companies in BSE 150 Midcap Index that have paid stable dividends.
The BSE LargeMid (60:40) Stable Dividend 50 Index has a base value of 1000, first value date is 22nd June 2015, and it is reconstituted Semi-annually in June & December.
Mr. Ashutosh Singh, MD & CEO of BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the significance of the index, stating “We are pleased to introduce this new index, which uniquely blends the strength of India’s leading large-cap companies with the growth potential of mid-cap leaders, all anchored by a track record of stable dividend payments. By selecting top constituents from the BSE 100 LargeCap and BSE 150 MidCap universes, and applying disciplined weighting caps, the index offers a balanced and diversified exposure across market segments. This launch reflects our continued commitment to delivering innovative, investor-centric benchmarks that combine income stability with long-term wealth creation.”
This new index can be used for running passive strategies such as ETFs and Index Funds. It can also be used for benchmarking of PMS strategies, MF schemes and fund portfolio. Investors can now access a broader spectrum of market opportunities, further enriching their investment strategies with this latest addition to BSE’s suite of indices.
- June 19, 2026 14:43
Stock in focus: KPI Green Energy
KPI Green Energy informed that a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, in the name of “KPGC One Private Limited” has been incorporated.
- June 19, 2026 14:36
Bandhan Bank increases FCNR(B) deposit rates to 7.1 pc after RBI forex swap move – PTI
- June 19, 2026 14:30
Delhivery launches Delhivery Maps
Delhivery announced the launch of Delhivery Maps, an AI-Native suite of geospatial APIs designed specifically to navigate Indiaʼs unique address landscape. Built as a proprietary infrastructure to power 100% of Delhivery’s nationwide network, the platform is now commercially available to external enterprises, developers, and gig-economy platforms
Shares flat at Rs 458.40 on the NSE.
- June 19, 2026 14:29
Reliance Industries approves draft papers for Jio Platforms IPO, says Ambani
Reliance Industries approves draft papers for Jio Platforms IPO, says Ambani
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Friday that Reliance Industries had approved the draft papers for the initial public offering of Jio Platforms.
- June 19, 2026 14:27
Reliance Industries: Jio Platforms approves filing of DRHP for IPO
Reliance Industries: Jio Platforms approves filing of DRHP for IPO comprising a fresh issue of up to 27 crore equity shares (face value Rs 10 each) through the book-building process.
RIL shares dip to Rs 1,316.20 on the NSE.
- June 19, 2026 14:24
Alembic Pharma gets tentative nod from USFDA for generic cancer drug
Alembic Pharma gets tentative nod from USFDA for generic cancer drug
Alembic Pharma receives USFDA tentative approval for 45 mg generic Binimetinib tablets, targeting cancer treatment market.
- June 19, 2026 14:19
JIO DRHP to be filed with SEBI today: RIL AGM
“The Board of Jio Platforms has approved its DRHP, and it will be filed with SEBI today,” said Mukesh Ambani. “This is a deeply emotional moment for me, for the entire Reliance Family, and millions of its shareholders.”
The relationship Reliance shares with its shareholders is “a deep and sacred relationship founded on pride, trust, respect, and shared growth” – a commitment deeply personal to Dhirubhai Ambani and equally sacred to Mukesh Ambani.
Akash, Isha, and Anant are heading the Jio IPO process and will lead the next generation of value creation opportunities in the future.
“The proposed listing of Jio will demonstrate to the world that India can build technology companies of global scale, global capability, and global value,” said Mukesh Ambani.
Mukesh Ambani’s assurance: “I assure you, and all prospective new investors, that a brighter future awaits Jio.”
The Jio IPO is described as “the most important Value Creation milestone this year”, one that will “unlock great value for Reliance shareholders and offer an attractive investment opportunity to others.”
- June 19, 2026 14:19
Endurance Technologies Begins Commercial Production Of EV Battery Packs
Endurance Technologies stock traded flat at Rs 2,618.40 on the NSE. The company commenced commercial production of lithium-ion battery packs for 2W, and proposes capacity addition for 4W battery packs with an investment of around Rs. 62 cr
- June 19, 2026 14:17
Stock in focus: Himadri Speciality Chemical
Himadri Speciality Chemical shares down 3% on the NSE at Rs 667.95. The company to increase its stake in International Battery Company to 20.5% post additional USD 1 mn investment
- June 19, 2026 14:17
Stock in Focus: NINtec Systems BV
NINtec Systems BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of NINtec Systems, has entered into a contract with a Finland-based Client, pursuant to which the Company shall act as Strategic Technology Partner, supporting the client’s AI platform, integrations and overall technology operations.
- June 19, 2026 14:00
Capacit’e Infraprojects board allotted NCDs aggregating up to Rs 35 crore on private placement basis.
- June 19, 2026 13:35
Nifty Defence up 0.51%
Top gainers Paras Defence (+7.17%), BDL (+4.70%), Zen Tech (+2.80%)
- June 19, 2026 13:31
Stock market live: TruAlt Bioenergy gets ₹150 crore government approval for sustainable aviation fuel project; shares flat at Rs 491.65
TruAlt Bioenergy shares flat at Rs 491.65 on the NSE, company received approval for financial assistance of Rs. 150 cr from Government of India’s PM JI-VAN Yojana for a sustainable aviation fuel project
- June 19, 2026 13:17
Stock market live: Alembic Pharma rises 2% on USFDA tentative approval for Binimetinib tablets
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited announces USFDA Tentative Approval for Binimetinib Tablets, 45 mg
Shares up 2% to Rs 764.30 on the NSE.
- June 19, 2026 13:15
Share market updates: Remsons Industries informed the resignation of Amit Srivastava as the CEO of the company
- June 19, 2026 13:08
At 1 pm, Sensex crashed 870.39 pts or 1.12% to 76,539.59, and Nifty 50 dragged 247.25 pts or 1.02% to 23,920.75.
- June 19, 2026 12:51
Commodities update: Silver futures sink 4% to ₹2.28 lakh/kg as uncertainty over US-Iran deal hits market sentiment
Silver futures sink 4% to ₹2.28 lakh/kg as uncertainty over US-Iran deal hits market sentiment
Silver futures plummet 4% to ₹2.28 lakh/kg amid US-Iran deal uncertainty and global market selloff.
- June 19, 2026 12:49
Midday updates: Markets trade near session low amid sharp IT correction led by Infosys, TCS
Markets trade near session low amid sharp IT correction led by Infosys, TCS
At 12.25 pm, Sensex traded 735.83 points or 0.95 per cent lower at 76,674.15, and Nifty 50 fell 204.15 points or 0.84 per cent to 23,963.85.
- June 19, 2026 12:48
Stock market live: DMR Engineering incorporates DMR Services in Bhutan with 70% stake
DMR Engineering informed that a company named DMR Services Private Limited (”DMR Services”) has been incorporated in Thimphu, Bhutan, under the Corporate Regulatory Authority of Bhutan. DMR Engineering holds a 70% shareholding in DMR Services.
- June 19, 2026 12:38
Stock market live: Patanjali Foods invests in subsidiary CAPL via Rs 5 crore preference share issue; shares flat at Rs 421.90
Patanjali Foods has made a further investment in Contemporary Agro Private Limited (CAPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary (WOS) of the Company, by way of subscribing 50 Lakh Zero Percent Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs. 10/- each through a right issue.
Shares flat on the NSE at Rs 421.90
- June 19, 2026 12:35
Commodities update: Strait of Hormuz reopening: Recovery likely in phases from July, LPG to get priority
Strait of Hormuz reopening: Recovery likely in phases from July, LPG to get priority
Strait of Hormuz reopening may restore India’s LPG and LNG supplies gradually, with crude flows expected to normalise as energy logistics improve.
- June 19, 2026 12:28
Share market live: Brokerages turn bullish on Vedanta Aluminium, see up to 30% upside
Brokerages back Vedanta Aluminium with up to 30% upside potential
Citi and Kotak back Vedanta Aluminium with positive ratings, citing growth potential, capacity expansion, cost efficiency and strong aluminium demand.
- June 19, 2026 12:13
Share market live: Amber Enterprises shares in focus after manufacturing partnership with Oppo India
Amber Enterprises shares in focus after manufacturing partnership with Oppo India
Amber Enterprises shares rise after announcing a manufacturing partnership with Oppo India for mobile phone production.
- June 19, 2026 12:07
Stock market live: Puravankara gets RERA approval to launch ‘Miami By Purva’ project in Mumbai
Puravankara, in its normal course of business, has received Registration certificate from Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority for launching of the project “Miami By Purva” at C S No. 6 & 7/697 at Mumbai City
- June 19, 2026 12:07
Stock market live: Tax cut pulls global bond funds to India, backing rupee
Tax cut pulls global bond funds to India, backing rupee
Global bond funds are flowing into India post-tax cuts, enhancing rupee stability and attracting foreign investment.
- June 19, 2026 12:06
Share market live: HDFC Bank shares in focus as stock turns ex-dividend; board extends Keki Mistry’s tenure as chairman
HDFC Bank shares in focus as stock turns ex-dividend, board extends Keki Mistry’s tenure as chairman
HDFC Bank shares drop post ex-dividend announcement, while Keki Mistry’s tenure as chairman is extended for three months.
- June 19, 2026 11:58
Stock market live: Sensex plunges 831 points, Nifty down 225 points at day’s low
Markets at day’s low: Sensex plunged 831.44 pts or 1.07% to 76,578.54 at 11.55 am, and Nifty 50 fell 225.05 pts or 0.93% to 23,942.95.
- June 19, 2026 11:45
Share market live: DCM Shriram approves ₹18 crore additional renewable power investment for Bharuch plant
DCM Shriram Ltd has approved an additional equity investment of up to ₹18 crore for securing around 10 MW of renewable power for its Bharuch plant. With this, the company’s total approved equity investment rises to ₹105 crore for sourcing renewable energy via SPVs.
The move increases Bharuch plant’s renewable power supply to about 58 MW, taking the overall capacity to nearly 108 MW.
Shares up 1.31% on the NSE to Rs 1,053.50
- June 19, 2026 11:38
Stock market live today: Hindalco commissions aluminium bicycle components plant in Pune
Hindalco Industries Ltd has commissioned a new aluminium bicycle component manufacturing facility at Chakan in Pune, Maharashtra. The plant will produce aluminium bicycle frames, rigid forks, handlebars and wheel rims for both domestic and international markets.
The facility is equipped with advanced manufacturing and finishing capabilities and has an annual capacity of around 5,00,000 frames and forks, 7,50,000 handlebars, and 8,00,000 pairs of wheel rims.
Shares flat at Rs 1,008 on the NSE
- June 19, 2026 11:35
Stock market live: Bharat Forge flat at Rs 2,032.60 as Kalyani Strategic inks deal with AM General for artillery gun systems
Bharat Forge shares flat on the NSE at Rs 2,032.60. The company’s arm Kalyani Strategic signed a pact with AM General for mounted artillery gun systems
- June 19, 2026 11:26
Markets Live updates: Sensex tanks 800 points
- June 19, 2026 11:06
Precious Metals under pressure as hawkish FED signal outweighs US-Iran deal relief: Renisha Chainani, head of research at Augmont
•Price Movement – Gold slipped below $4200, erasing the week’s earlier gains, while Silver fell toward $65 and is on track to shed roughly 4% for the week. The trigger was a hawkish pivot from the US Federal Reserve, which overshadowed the constructive signal from the US-Iran peace agreement. That deal had pushed oil prices lower and softened inflation expectations — factors that would ordinarily support metals — but rate concerns proved the stronger force
•Currency Market Update – The Indian rupee climbed to 94.2 per dollar, touching a six-week high on the back of improving capital inflows and firmer investor sentiment. The move was partly technical — traders unwound residual long-dollar positions that had built up over previous sessions.
•Domestic Imports – India’s gold imports have dropped sharply, falling to an estimated 25–30 metric tonnes per month from a prior run-rate of 75–100 metric tonnes — a decline directly linked to the hike in import duty. Adding to the structural shift, customs authorities have not yet notified banks as designated importers of gold effective April 1, 2026, leaving a procedural gap that continues to weigh on formal import channels.
Technical Triggers
•With Gold having broken below $4,200, the next key support zone sits at $4,050–$4,100, equivalent to approximately ₹1,43,000–₹1,44,000
•Silver’s breach of the $65 support level shifts focus to the $60–$61 range, or roughly ₹2,23,000–₹2,25,000 on domestic markets.
- June 19, 2026 10:59
Stock in focus: Amber Enterprises
Amber Enterprises enters manufacturing pact with Oppo India to produce Oppo, OnePlus and Realme smartphones
Shares traded at Rs 7,748 on the NSE.
- June 19, 2026 10:49
Markets in red
Around 10.45 am, Sensex traded 740.14 pts or 0.96% lower at 76,669.84, and Nifty 50 depreciated 198.55 pts or 0.82% to 23,969.45
- June 19, 2026 10:47
Stock markets live: Tata Power gets LoI from REC Power Development
Tata Power has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, for the acquisition of Ryapte Power Transmission Limited, a project special purpose vehicle (SPV).
Shares flat at Rs 402.30 on the NSE
- June 19, 2026 10:45
Societe General, Prudential, others buy 3% stake in Anthem Biosciences for ₹1,275 cr
Societe General, Prudential, others buy 3% stake in Anthem Biosciences for ₹1,275 cr
Global investors, led by Societe Generale and Prudential, acquire 3% stake in Anthem Biosciences for ₹1,275 crore.
- June 19, 2026 10:44
IT stocks crash: Nifty IT, Infosys, TCS, Wipro hit fresh lows, rattled by Accenture outlook
IT stocks crash: Nifty IT, Infosys, TCS, Wipro hit fresh lows, rattled by Accenture outlook
The Nifty IT index plunged more than 6 per cent to a fresh 52-week low of 26,634.50, making it the worst-performing sectoral index
- June 19, 2026 10:43
Sonali Sanas appointed as CEO of Saurashtra Cement
Saurashtra Cement informed the appointment of Ms Ms. Sonali Sanas as Chief Executive Officer of the company w.e.f. August 16, 202
- June 19, 2026 10:09
Currency market live: Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.20 against US dollar in early trade
Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.20 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee appreciates 20 paise to 94.20 against the US dollar, boosted by positive trade negotiations and foreign inflows.
- June 19, 2026 10:05
Stock market live: Craftsman Automation raises ₹2,000 crore via QIP at ₹8,700 per share; equity capital increases to ₹13.08 crore
Craftsman Automation approved allotment of 22.99 lakh shares to QIBs at ₹8,700 apiece via QIP, raising about ₹2,000 crore; paid-up equity capital rises to ₹13.08 crore.
- June 19, 2026 10:05
Sensex, Nifty fall 1% as Accenture-triggered IT rout snaps 5-day rally
Sensex, Nifty fall 1% as Accenture-triggered IT rout snaps 5-day rally
Benchmark indices snapped their five-session winning streak on Friday, with the BSE Sensex plunging over 830 points and the Nifty 50 shedding nearly 230 points, dragged lower by a sharp sell-off in information technology stocks
- June 19, 2026 10:04
Nifty Prediction Today – June 19, 2026: Nifty futures: Recovery not ruled out despite weak opening
Nifty Prediction Today – June 19, 2026: Nifty futures: Recovery not ruled out despite weak opening
Nifty 50 shows bearish trends with potential support at 24,000; traders advised to stay cautious amid market fluctuations.
- June 19, 2026 10:01
Stock market live: ICICI Prudential Life denies knowledge of promoter stake retention reports; shares down 1% to Rs 515.80
ICICI Prudential Life says it is unaware of reports claiming its promoter plans to retain a 21.9% stake.
Shares down 1% to Rs 515.80 on the NSE.
- June 19, 2026 09:59
Asian markets update: Stock markets rise to record highs in Japan, South Korea on West Asia truce; dollar strengthens
Stock markets rise to record highs in Japan, South Korea on West Asia truce; dollar strengthens
Stock markets in Japan and South Korea hit record highs as the dollar strengthens amid geopolitical developments and Fed rate expectations.
- June 19, 2026 09:58
Stock in focus: Reliance Industries stock traded flat on the NSE at Rs 1,334.20 ahead of the AGM today
- June 19, 2026 09:53
Debt market live: Short-bond rally faces risks from cash drain, analysts say
Short-bond rally faces risks from cash drain, analysts say
Analysts warn that India’s short-bond rally may stall as the RBI plans to drain excess cash from the financial system.
- June 19, 2026 09:47
Share market live: Indian IT stocks tumble as Accenture flags weak outlook
India’s Nifty IT index slumped 5.8% on Friday after industry bellwether Accenture forecast quarterly sales below Wall Street view and lowered the upper end of its annual revenue outlook due to weakness in its Middle East business.
Shares of Indian IT companies, including Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and HCL Technologies fell between 5% and 7%. – Reuters
- June 19, 2026 09:41
Commodities market live: Crude oil futures slip after improvements in Hormuz shipping traffic
Crude oil futures slip after improvements in Hormuz shipping traffic
Crude oil futures decline as improved Hormuz shipping traffic follows a US-Iran interim peace deal, with August Brent at $77.13.
- June 19, 2026 09:31
Commodities update: Gold on track for third weekly loss on firm dollar, hawkish Fed signals
Gold on track for third weekly loss on firm dollar, hawkish Fed signals
Gold prices face a third weekly decline due to a strong dollar and hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve.
- June 19, 2026 09:27
Commodities market live: Crude oil slips as Strait of Hormuz shipping improves post US-Iran peace deal; Brent down 0.9%
Crude oil futures traded lower on Friday morning as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz improved following the signing of an interim peace deal between the US and Iran. At 9.25 am on Friday, August Brent oil futures were at $77.13, down by 0.90 per cent, and July crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $76.07, down by 0.69 per cent. July crude oil futures were trading at ₹7120 on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) during the initial hour of trading on Friday against the previous close of ₹7054, up by 0.94 per cent, and August futures were trading at ₹7071 against the previous close of ₹7003, up by 0.97 per cent.
- June 19, 2026 09:23
Opening bell: Stock market live: Sensex plunges 679 points, Nifty down 197 amid IT sell-off; Nifty IT tumbles over 6%, pharma and healthcare only gainers
Benchmark indices witnessed a sharp fall due to a significant sell-off of IT stocks. Sensex fell sharply by 679.37 pts or 0.88% to 76,730.61 at 9.16 am after lower opening at 76,852.86 compared to the previous close of 77,409.98. Nifty 50 fell 196.85 pts or 0.81% to 23,971.15.
Nifty IT dragged over 6%. All major indices in red except pharma and healthcare.
- June 19, 2026 09:17
Reliance AGM 2026: Jio IPO, AI push and Ambani heirs face investor test
Reliance AGM 2026: Jio IPO, AI strategy and next-gen Ambani leaders under spotlight
Reliance AGM 2026 puts Jio IPO, AI scaling, retail profits and new energy returns in focus as investors demand clarity on monetisation and value unlocking.
- June 19, 2026 09:02
Share market updates: Accenture strikes $4.18 billion cybersecurity deal
Consultancy firm Accenture said on Thursday it would take a majority stake in industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos and fully acquire asset intelligence company runZero and device security specialist NetRise in a combined deal valued at $4.18 billion.
Shares of Accenture fell over 11% in premarket trading as the company cut the top end of its annual revenue growth forecast range, signaling businesses wary of an uncertain economy are curtailing spending on discretionary IT consulting projects. _ Reuters
- June 19, 2026 09:01
Share market live: Accenture net income rises to USD 2.39 bn during March-May qtr
Accenture, an IT services and consulting company with a significant workforce in India, on Thursday reported a net income of USD 2.39 billion in the March-May quarter, up from USD 2.24 billion in the year-ago period.
Accenture follows a September-August financial year, making March-May the third quarter of FY26.
The Dublin, Ireland-headquartered firm reported a revenue of USD 18.7 billion in the quarter ended May. It had reported a revenue of USD 17.7 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
The firm recorded new bookings totalling USD 19.3 billion during the quarter under review, as compared to USD 19.7 billion in Q3 FY25. – PTI
- June 19, 2026 08:55
Iran war latest: Vance shelves Switzerland visit as US-Iran talks hit early hurdles; Israel reaffirms commitment to peace process
US-Iran talks hit early hurdles as Vance shelves Switzerland visit; Israel reaffirms peace stance
JD Vance cancels Switzerland visit for Iran MoU signing due to logistical issues as US-Iran technical talks remain unresolved, says White House.
- June 19, 2026 08:39
Share market live: VA Tech Wabag wins Kuwait desalination project, marks maiden entry into country
VA Tech Wabag, a leading water technology company, has secured a Design, Build, Operate (DBO) contract for the Doha SWRO Desalination Plant with Recarbonation System – Stage II in Kuwait from the Ministry of Electricity, Water & Renewable Energy.
The project marks Wabag’s first entry into Kuwait and strengthens its GCC presence. The 60 MIGD plant will be built over 36 months and include a five-year O&M period to support Kuwait’s water security needs.
- June 19, 2026 08:38
Share market live: Aurobindo Pharma receives US FTC approval for Lannett acquisition
Aurobindo Pharma Limited said its US-based subsidiary, Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc., has received approval from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for its proposed acquisition of Lannett Company LLC.
The company had earlier entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% membership interest in Lannett from Lannett Seller Holdco Inc.
Aurobindo Pharma expects the transaction to be completed before the end of the month and will continue to update exchanges on developments.
Shares up 1% to Rs 1,461.70 on the NSE
- June 19, 2026 08:36
IPO updates: NSE IPO set to deliver massive returns for legacy shareholders
NSE IPO set to deliver massive returns for legacy shareholders
NSE’s upcoming IPO promises significant returns for legacy shareholders, with institutional investors poised to reap billions from their investments.
- June 19, 2026 08:30
Share market updates: Bharat Forge arm KSSL partners US firm AM General for mounted artillery systems
Bharat Forge arm KSSL partners US firm AM General for mounted artillery systems
KSSL, Bharat Forge arm, partners AM General to develop next-gen 155mm mobile artillery systems for global markets and US Army programme participation.
- June 19, 2026 08:18
Commodities update: Andhra Pradesh set to emerge as key gold hub with 50-tonne reserves in Kurnool district
Andhra Pradesh aims to become India’s largest gold supplier with Jonnagiri reserves
Andhra Pradesh eyes top gold supplier status in India with 50-tonne Jonnagiri reserves in Kurnool; mining expansion planned across multiple sites.
- June 19, 2026 08:13
Insights – Factor strategies in equities: Are they true to their name?
Factor Strategies in Equities: Are They True To Their Name?
Explore factor strategies in equities, their distinct behaviours, risk profiles, and how they enhance portfolio resilience across market cycles.
- June 19, 2026 07:29
Stock market updates: India-US interim trade agreement in final stages, says Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
India-US trade deal nears completion ahead of Jamieson Greer’s India visit
India-US interim trade deal enters final stage as PM Modi and Trump push for early conclusion ahead of US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s visit.
- June 19, 2026 07:22
Share market live: : Camlin Fine Sciences gets French regulator clearance for Vinpai tender offer
Camlin Fine Sciences Limited announced that the French Stock Markets Authority (AMF) has approved its simplified cash tender offer for the remaining shares of Vinpai. The offer will be made at EUR 3.60 per Vinpai share, the same price as the earlier block acquisition. Following its acquisition and conversion of convertible bonds, Camlin Fine Sciences currently holds 83.82% of Vinpai’s share capital and 80.85% of voting rights.
- June 19, 2026 07:20
Stock market updates: Craftsman Automation raises nearly Rs 2,000 crore through QIB share allotment
Craftsman Automation Limited has approved the allotment of 22.98 lakh equity shares to Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) at an issue price of Rs 8,700 per share, raising approximately Rs 1,999.99 crore. The company said the qualified institutional placement (QIP) issue, opened on June 15 and closed on June 18, 2026. Following the allotment, Craftsman Automation’s paid-up equity share capital has increased with the issuance of new shares.
- June 19, 2026 07:17
Share market live: Jubilant Pharmova completes USFDA inspection of Spokane facility, receives eight observations
Jubilant Pharmova Limited announced the completion of a USFDA inspection of its contract manufacturing facility operated by Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, Washington, USA. The inspection concluded on June 17, 2026, with the regulator issuing eight observations, none related to sterility assurance concerns. The company said JHS will submit its response within 15 business days and remains committed to addressing the observations comprehensively.
- June 19, 2026 07:07
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- June 19, 2026 07:05
Regulatory moves: SEBI proposes overhaul of Margin Trading Facility framework
Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed a series of changes to the Margin Trading Facility (MTF) framework, including higher net-worth requirements for brokers, expanded funding sources, and greater operational flexibility, as part of a comprehensive review aimed at strengthening the mechanism.
In its consultation paper, Sebi proposed that the minimum net-worth threshold for brokers offering MTF be increased from Rs 3 crore to Rs 5 crore.
“The minimum net-worth threshold for eligibility of the stock broker to offer MTF may be increased to Rs 5 crore,” the regulator said. – PTI
- June 19, 2026 07:04
IPO Updates: Anubhav Plast’s Rs 24-crore SME IPO to open on Friday
Kanpur-based Anubhav Plast Ltd will launch its initial public offering on Friday to raise around Rs 24 crore to fund its new manufacturing units and other expansion projects, according to a statement.
The Rs 24-crore IPO comprises a fresh issue of 30 lakh shares and will close for subscription on June 23 on the BSE SME platform, the company said in the statement.
The company has fixed the price band at Rs 77 to 80 per share. – PTI
- June 19, 2026 06:47
Global market updates: Wall Street indexes advance with boost from chips, Iran optimism
Indexes up: Dow 0.14%, S&P 500 1.08%, Nasdaq 1.91%
* Intel up after Trump says it will partner with Apple on chip design
* Accenture tumbles after trimming the top end of its FY revenue forecast
* Data showed weekly jobless claims fell amid low layoffs — Reuters
- June 19, 2026 06:46
Commodities: Gold on track for third weekly loss on firm dollar, hawkish Fed signals
Gold prices edged lower on Friday and were on track for a third consecutive weekly decline, as a stronger dollar and hawkish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve weighed on the non-yielding metal.
Spot gold was down 0.5% at $4,189.26 per ounce
- June 19, 2026 06:43
Trading Guide for June 19, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks
Day Trading Guide for June 19, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks
Discover key intraday supports and resistances for Nifty50 stocks, plus trade recommendations for June 19, 2026.
- June 19, 2026 06:32
Stock to buy today: Oberoi Realty (₹1,693.50)
Stock to buy today: Oberoi Realty (₹1,693.50)
Consider buying Oberoi Realty at ₹1,693, with potential growth to ₹2,000 based on technical analysis trends.
Published on June 19, 2026
