Market Overview

India’s equity markets closed higher on Monday. The Nifty 50 index rose 0.96% and the BSE Sensex 30 gained 1.02% at the close of trade. Gains were driven primarily by the Information Technology, Real Estate and Automobile sectors.

Leading Performers on the Nifty 50

Eternal Ltd (ETEA) was the top gainer, advancing 5.61% to finish at 295.70 points. Infosys Ltd (INFY) added 3.58% to end at 1,078.20 points, while Bajaj Finance Ltd (BJFN) rose 3.57% to close at 1,049.00 points.

Lagging Stocks on the Nifty 50

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) fell 4.17% to 238.39 points. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd (HDFL) declined 0.44% to 552.60 points and HDFC Bank Ltd (HDBK) slipped 0.36% to 740.15 points.

BSE Sensex Top Movers

On the BSE Sensex 30, Eternal Ltd (ETEA) rose 5.70% to 295.95 points, Bajaj Finance Ltd (BJFN) increased 3.54% to 1,048.50 points and Infosys Ltd (INFY) gained 3.54% to close at 1,077.80 points. The worst performers were HDFC Bank Ltd (HDBK) down 0.32% to 740.20 points, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGRD) down 0.17% to 287.80 points and Axis Bank Ltd (AXBK) down 0.02% to 1,227.80 points.

Market Breadth

On the National Stock Exchange, 1,682 stocks advanced, 885 declined and 51 were unchanged. On the Bombay Stock Exchange, 2,562 stocks rose, 1,536 fell and 185 remained unchanged.

Volatility Indicator

The India VIX, which measures implied volatility of Nifty 50 options, dropped 9.93% to a level of 12.64.

Commodity and Currency Movements

Gold Futures for August delivery increased 0.60% (24.60 points) to $4,095.40 per troy ounce. Crude oil for September delivery fell 7.03% (6.28 dollars) to $83.03 per barrel, and the October Brent contract declined 6.75% (6.19 dollars) to $85.49 per barrel. The USD/INR exchange rate slipped 0.57% to 96.01, while EUR/INR fell 0.41% to 109.33. The US Dollar Index Futures were down 0.20% at 101.10.

Summary of Key Figures

  • Nifty 50: +0.96%
  • BSE Sensex 30: +1.02%
  • Top Nifty gainer: Eternal Ltd +5.61% to 295.70
  • Top Nifty loser: ONGC -4.17% to 238.39
  • India VIX: 12.64 (‑9.93%)
  • Gold Futures: $4,095.40 (+0.60%)
  • Crude Oil Sep: $83.03 (‑7.03%)
  • USD/INR: 96.01 (‑0.57%)