Nifty 50, Sensex Open Marginally Higher on June 18
By Shishta Dutta | Updated at: Jun 18, 2025 09:58 AM IST
June 18: Indian benchmark indices began Wednesday’s trading session with a slight uptrend, as the Nifty 50 and Sensex opened marginally higher. At around 9:35 A.M, Nifty was trading at ₹24,912.50, up 0.24% or 59.10. On the other hand, Sensex was trading at ₹81,839.48, up by 0.31% or 256.18. This flat start was primarily driven by weaknesses in information technology (IT) and private banking sectors, although select financial and auto stocks displayed some resilience.
NSE Nifty 50 Pre-Open: IT Drags, IndusInd Bank Bucks Trend
At around 9:35 A.M, key shares were trading at:
| Stock | Pre-Close (₹) | Last Traded Price (₹) | Change (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infosys | 1,639.90 | 1,639.60 | -0.30 | -0.02% |
| HDFC Bank | 1,929.60 | 1,929.90 | +0.30 | +0.02% |
| IndusInd Bank | 809.15 | 844.80 | +35.65 | +4.41% |
| Bajaj Finance | 923.00 | 928.00 | +5.00 | +0.54% |
| Tata Motors | 674.75 | 678.35 | +3.60 | +0.53% |
BSE Sensex: Early Trade Sees Marginal Gains, Pressure on FMCG & Tech
At around 9:35 A.M, key shares were trading at:
| Stock | Pre-Close (₹) | BSE Price (₹) | Change (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infosys | 1,640.15 | 1,634.65 | -5.50 | -0.34% |
| HDFC Bank | 1,929.60 | 1,927.75 | -1.85 | -0.10% |
| Tata Motors | 675.00 | 678.35 | +3.35 | +0.50% |
| Bajaj Finance | 922.90 | 929.00 | +6.10 | +0.66% |
| Adani Ports | 1,391.70 | 1,387.35 | -4.35 | -0.31% |
Sectoral Highlights
- IT and FMCG stocks led the decline across both exchanges.
- Auto and financials showed mixed cues with early gains in Bajaj Finance and Maruti.
- Index majors like Reliance and TCS were largely flat in initial ticks.
Market Context
The cautious opening comes amid global volatility ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. High-frequency data, including India’s trade numbers and global commodity prices, also remain in focus.
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