Indian Stock Markets Inch Higher Amid Sector Gains
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded in positive territory on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, despite geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility in the previous session. As of 1:37 PM, the Sensex gained 220 points or 0.29% to reach 80,971, while the Nifty rose 64 points or 0.26% to 24,606.
Telecom giants Eternal and Bharti Airtel led the gains among top performers, followed by Tech Mahindra and IndusInd Bank. On the flip side, Bajaj FinServ, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and Larsen were among the notable losers.
The market opened on a positive note, with Nifty at 24,560.45 and Sensex at 80,777.65. This rebound comes after a turbulent previous session where indices ended in the red amid global geopolitical concerns and heightened market volatility.
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Sector-Wise Performance
Multiple sectors witnessed gains below 1%, including:
- Auto
- IT
- PSU Bank
- Pharma
- FMCG
- Media
- Metal
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- Healthcare
- Oil & Gas
- Commodities
However, the Realty sector saw a decline of 0.93%, bucking the broader market trend.
Corporate Developments
In corporate news, Sun Pharma Advanced Research reported positive clinical trial results for a novel drug candidate, potentially boosting investor sentiment in the pharmaceutical sector.
As market analysts monitor key trading levels, investors will closely watch global cues, corporate earnings, and economic indicators for further direction. While the modest gains suggest a cautiously optimistic market outlook, volatility may persist in the near term as participants navigate geopolitical risks and shifting investor sentiment.
