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Markets remained cautious as the Fed held rates steady and tensions in the Middle East persisted. Indian indices ended lower, with Nifty stuck in a tight range. Key developments include ESAF's loan sale, Dabur’s new brand, and FII-DII flows.
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U.S. equities ended on a mixed note Wednesday as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.50%, maintaining its policy stance for 2025. The Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.1%, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.1%. The S&P 500 remained flat. Gains in technology stocks were offset by a pullback in energy, with most sectors closing in the red.
Note: U.S. markets will remain closed today in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
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Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed on Thursday, reflecting investor caution post-Fed and amid escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran.
Japan’s Nikkei declined 0.63%
Topix Index fell 0.44%
South Korea’s Kospi ended down 0.18%
Australia’s ASX 200 gained a modest 0.04%
Investors remain on edge as they weigh global policy cues and regional unrest.
Indian equities closed marginally lower on June 18 amid cautious sentiment. Volatility in crude oil and sustained Middle East tensions weighed on investor mood.
Sensex fell 138.64 points (0.17%) to close at 81,444.66
Nifty 50 declined 41.35 points (0.17%) to end at 24,812.05
Sectoral Trends
While broader market sentiment remained subdued, auto, private banks, and consumer durables showed relative strength. On the downside, sectors such as IT, media, metals, oil & gas, and real estate saw notable pressure, declining between 0.5% and 1%.
The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices also witnessed mild profit booking, each slipping around 0.3%.
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ESAF Small Finance Bank approves sale of ₹735 crore bad loan pool to an ARC.
Dabur India launches ‘Siens’, a digital-first wellness brand, entering the growing nutraceuticals market.
FIIs net bought ₹890.93 crore; DIIs were net buyers at ₹1,091.34 crore in equities.
The Nifty formed a modest bullish candle on the daily chart with a long upper wick—suggesting selling pressure at higher levels. The index continues to consolidate between 24,400–25,200, a range it has respected for five consecutive weeks.
A breakout above 25,000 could open room toward 25,200, but failure to sustain above this resistance may keep the index range-bound. On the downside, key support is seen at 24,700; a breach could push the index down to 24,500–24,400.
Intraday Levels – Nifty
Resistance: 24,910 / 25,000
Support: 24,700 / 24,580
Intraday Levels – Bank Nifty
Resistance: 56,070 / 56,350
Support: 55,500 / 55,230
Gift Nifty indicates a negative opening for Indian markets, with a projected trading range of 24,600–25,000.
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