Stock Market Live Updates Today: Sensex, Nifty Edge Higher in Early Trade
✍️ Written by: Zubair Amin
Stock Market Live Updates Today: Nifty, Sensex Eye Steady Start Amid India-US Trade Talks
The Nifty index heads into Thursday’s crucial weekly options expiry session after shedding nearly 200 points so far this week. The index struggled to stay above key levels, failing to close above the 25,500 mark on Wednesday and even slipping below 25,400 intraday before managing to defend those levels by close.
Stock Market Live Updates: Broader Market Weakness Persists
Despite a mild recovery from the day’s lows, broader market sentiment remained weak. The advance-decline ratio stayed firmly skewed towards declining stocks, indicating widespread pressure. The day’s low of 25,378 now serves as the immediate downside support, while the index continues to face resistance near the 25,600 mark.
Stock Market Live Updates: US-Vietnam Trade Deal Puts Spotlight on Indian Apparel Stocks
In addition to the weekly expiry, markets will also respond to fresh global developments, particularly the trade agreement signed overnight between the United States and Vietnam. This deal could impact India’s apparel sector, bringing stocks such as Gokaldas Exports into focus.
Stock Market Live Updates: Gold Rises Ahead of Crucial US Economic Data
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by caution ahead of key US economic releases including non-farm payrolls, jobless claims, and trade data. Spot gold rose 0.3 per cent to $3,348.60 per ounce, while US gold futures closed 0.3 per cent higher at $3,359.70.
Stock Market Live Updates: Oil Gains
Oil prices also climbed after Iran announced it would suspend cooperation with the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog. However, gains were limited due to an unexpected rise in US crude inventories. Brent crude jumped 2.98 per cent to settle at $69.11 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude advanced 3.06 per cent to $67.45 per barrel.
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Key Factors Driving The Market Rally Today
Stock market today started on a strong footing, with both the Sensex and Nifty climbing steadily. The rally is being driven by upbeat signals from Asian markets and growing optimism around a potential India-US trade agreement.The BSE Sensex closed up by 383.61 points, or 0.46%, at 83,793.30, while the NSE Nifty gained 110.30 points, or 0.43%, settling at 25,563.70.Stocks like Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, Mahindra & Mahindra, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Maruti Suzuki India, and Hindalco Industries led the charge, reportedly rising by as much as 2%. Analysts say this surge is fueled by multiple factors, most notably the excitement...
- 09:28 (IST) 03 Jul 2025
Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty Edge Higher in Early Trade
The stock market opened on a steady note but soon moved into positive territory today morning.
As of 9:20 a.m., the Sensex was up 239.47 points, or 0.29%, at 83,649.16 after a flat start at 83,540.74. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 rose 79.10 points, or 0.31%, to trade at 25,532.50.
- 09:23 (IST) 03 Jul 2025
MCX Crude Oil Futures Dip on Surprise Rise in US Inventory Levels
On the domestic front, July crude oil futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) were priced early Thursday morning at ₹5,739, slipping 0.24% from the previous close of ₹5,753, reports suggest. August contracts were also reportedly down 0.23%, trading at ₹5,641 compared to the previous close of ₹5,654.
The dip was reported after official data pointed to an unexpected build in US crude inventories, dampening sentiment in the oil markets.
