Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Monday. While Nifty50 went below 24,600, BSE Sensex tanked over 500 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,587.10, down 164 points or 0.66%. BSE Sensex was at 80,879.49, down 572 points or 0.70%.Market experts anticipate continued positive momentum through June, supported by robust Q4 GDP data, potential RBI rate reductions and steady institutional capital flows.VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “The market structure favours continuation of the ongoing consolidation phase. There are global headwinds like renewed tariff concerns that will restrain a breakout rally. At the same time there are domestic tailwinds that will support the market at lower levels. President Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium is a clear message that the tariff and trade scenario will continue to be uncertain and turbulent. This headwind will impact markets. On the domestic front the tailwinds are getting stronger with the latest Q4 GDP growth data coming at 7.4%, which is much better-than-expected.”“Trends in consumption expenditure and capital expenditure are promising. This along with low inflation and the expected continuation of the rate cutting policy provide the perfect setting for sustained economic growth in FY26. The only challenge is the tepid earnings growth. If leading indicators suggest a recovery in earnings growth there is a high probability of the market breaking out of the present range and moving higher.“Asian markets declined alongside US stock-index futures amidst escalating trade concerns, with investors showing reluctance towards risk assets. Safe-haven demand boosted gold prices.The S&P 500 finished Friday’s volatile trading session nearly unchanged as U.S. President Donald Trump criticised China before expressing optimism about a trade deal. The index recorded its largest monthly gain since November 2023.Oil prices gained more than $1 per barrel on Monday following OPEC+’s decision to raise July production by an amount identical to the previous two months, meeting market predictions.Foreign portfolio investors sold shares worth Rs 6,450 crore net on Friday. Domestic institutional investors were net purchasers at Rs 9,096 crore.FIIs’ futures market position increased to a net short of Rs 83,684 crore on Friday from Rs 77,963 crore on Thursday.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market and other asset classes given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
