Nifty Ends Lackluster Day Below 24,850 Ahead of Fed Decision

Synopsis:

Indian markets closed slightly lower on June 18, with the Nifty ending below 24,850 in a quiet session. Investor caution persisted ahead of the U.S. Fed policy decision, amid concerns that tariff threats may trigger inflationary pressure.


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Benchmark Indices End Lower in a Subdued Session

Indian equity markets closed marginally lower on June 18, with the Nifty 50 slipping below the crucial 24,850 mark in a lackluster session. Investor sentiment remained subdued, weighed down by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and sharp intraday swings in oil prices. With crude staying volatile, investors opted to book profits across sectors.

  • Sensex: Fell 138.64 points to close at 81,444.66

  • Nifty 50: Dropped 41.35 points (0.17%) to settle at 24,812.05

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Global Cues & Fed Watch

Adding to the cautious mood was the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision, expected later tonight. With proposed tariff actions raising concerns over inflation, markets are widely expecting the Fed to hold interest rates steady.

Sector Snapshot: Mixed Trends

It was a mixed performance across sectors:

  • Gainers: Auto, Private Banks, Consumer Durables

  • Losers: IT, Media, Metals, Oil & Gas, Real Estate (down 0.5%–1%)

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Stock Highlights

  • Top Performer: IndusInd Bank surged 4.69%, leading the pack on strong buying interest.

  • Top Laggard: TCS dropped 1.72%, weighing down the IT index.

Meanwhile, the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices slipped around 0.3% each, indicating broad-based profit taking in the broader markets.

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Published Date : 18 Jun 2025

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