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Indian Stock Market Edges Higher on June 11, 2025, Amid Global Optimism

The Indian stock market ended with modest gains on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, following positive signals from global markets and renewed optimism around US-China trade negotiations. Strong performances from the IT and oil & gas sectors helped the benchmark indices extend their rally for a sixth consecutive session, although profit-booking was evident in the broader market.

Market Overview

The S&P BSE Sensex rose by 123.42 points, or 0.15 percent, to close at 82,515.14. The NSE Nifty50 added 37.15 points, also up 0.15 percent, finishing the session at 25,141.40. Notably, the Nifty crossed the 25,200 mark intraday for the first time since October 2024, hitting a high of 25,222.40.

Volatility declined, with the India VIX falling by 2.47 percent to 13.67, signaling a more stable market environment. The total market capitalization of companies listed on the NSE stood at ₹453.46 lakh crore by the end of trading.

Market Breadth and Key Statistics

Out of 2,995 stocks traded on the NSE:

  • 1,608 advanced

  • 1,304 declined

  • 83 remained unchanged

This reflects a marginally positive market breadth. In terms of price movements:

  • 76 stocks hit new 52-week highs

  • 21 stocks reached 52-week lows

  • 131 stocks hit their upper circuit limits

  • 37 stocks hit lower circuit levels

Sectoral Trends and Broader Market Performance

While benchmark indices ended higher, the broader market showed signs of consolidation after recent gains. The Nifty Midcap 100 declined by 0.49 percent to 59,388.15, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 dropped 0.53 percent to 18,798.75, as investors locked in profits.

Among the sectors, IT and oil & gas stocks outperformed, benefiting from positive global cues and improving domestic fundamentals. The World Bank’s reaffirmation of India’s GDP growth forecast at 6.3 percent for FY 2025-26 added to market confidence, even amid global macroeconomic uncertainties.

Institutional Investment Trends

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers, offloading equities worth ₹2,301.87 crore on June 10. In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹1,113.34 crore, partially offsetting the foreign outflows and reflecting continued domestic conviction in Indian equities.

Global Market Context

International markets provided a supportive backdrop for Indian equities. Investor sentiment was buoyed by progress in US-China trade discussions, which raised hopes of de-escalating tariff tensions.

In the United States:

  • The S&P 500 gained 0.55 percent to 6,038.81

  • The Nasdaq rose 0.63 percent to 19,714.99

  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.25 percent to reach 42,866.87

Across key Asian markets:

  • Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.84 percent to 24,366.94

  • The Shanghai Composite gained 0.51 percent to 3,402.32

  • South Korea’s Kospi advanced 1.21 percent to 2,907.04

  • Japan’s Nikkei 225 increased 0.55 percent to 38,421.19

  • Singapore’s Straits Times Index bucked the trend, falling 0.38 percent to 3,919.05

Overall, strong global sentiment and macroeconomic stability continue to favor emerging markets, with India benefiting from its relative resilience and robust economic outlook.

Conclusion and Market Outlook

Indian equity benchmarks remained on firm ground, supported by sector-specific strength and positive global cues. While foreign outflows continue to weigh on sentiment, domestic investors are showing sustained confidence.

Looking ahead, markets may take cues from upcoming macroeconomic data, global interest rate trends, and further developments in international trade relations. Investors are expected to remain selective, focusing on fundamentals and sector-specific catalysts as valuations become more stretched in certain segments.

Continued momentum in the IT and energy sectors, along with stable domestic growth forecasts, suggest that Indian equities could see further upside  albeit with intermittent phases of consolidation.

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