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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: The Indian equity benchmarks extended their winning streak on Monday, buoyed by a landmark US Supreme Court ruling that invalidated broad-based emergency tariffs. Nifty 50 advanced 0.55% to settle at 25,713, while Sensex climbed 0.58% to end at 83,294.66.
Despite a volatile start triggered by President Trump’s subsequent executive order imposing a 15% uniform tariff on imports, investors sought value in PSU banks, automotive, and metals. Adani Ports (+3%) led the gains, whereas UPL plunged 15% following disappointing news. On the other hand, IT sector remained a drag, with Infosys and TCS ending in the red amid global trade uncertainty.
Market breadth remained positive with an advance-decline ratio of approximately 32:19 within Nifty 50, reflecting broad-based participation. Two stock recommendations by MarketSmith India: Buy: Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd (current price: ₹44) Buy: Pricol Ltd (current price: ₹630.90) Nifty 50 rceap Indian equities closed higher on Monday, extending gains for a second straight session as global risk appetite improved after a US Supreme Court ruling against Trump-era tariffs eased trade concerns. Nifty 50 rose 141.75 points (+0.55%) to 25,713, while Sensex gained 479.95 points (+0.58%) to 83,294.66.
Nifty PSU Bank (+1.36%), financial services (+0.87%), auto (+0.83%), and FMCG (+0.70%) led the gains. Nifty IT (-1.42%) was the clear laggard. HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra, Reliance, and Bharti Airtel provided the bulk of index support, whereas Infosys and other large IT names (TCS, HCL Tech, and Wipro) capped gains.
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