Indian Stock Market News Today – 30 June 2025
It’s been a rough start to the week for Indian markets. Both the Nifty 50 and Sensex slipped in today’s session, with Nifty hovering around 25,500 and Sensex falling close to 83,600. Weak global cues and profit booking across key sectors like IT and banking dragged the indices lower.
Investors seemed cautious ahead of upcoming economic data and earnings season. Market sentiment stayed a bit shaky, and despite brief recoveries during the day, the indices couldn’t hold their ground.
Indian Stock Market News Today – Index Closing Closing
- BSE Sensex: 83,577.12 (–480 pts / –0.57%)
NSE Nifty 50: 25,504.55 (–133.25 pts / –0.52%)
Rupee: ₹85.68 / $ (weaker, intraday low today; last close ₹85.49)
Crude Oil: ~$67.65 per barrel (Brent; prices remained soft)
Gold: Per 10 grams ₹97,260 (approx ₹9,726/g for 24K)
Market experts suggest caution ahead of the upcoming earnings season and global inflation data.
Indian Stock Market News Today – Market Summary
- Torrent Pharmaceuticals has officially announced its acquisition of JB Chemicals in a mega ₹11,917 crore deal (~$1.4 billion), marking one of the largest pharma takeovers this year. The move strengthens Torrent’s therapeutic portfolio and market presence.
- SEBI carried out multiple raids in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Gurugram as part of its probe into a ₹300 crore pump-and-dump scam. Over 15 shell companies and agro-related entities are under investigation.
- Reports indicate that the government and LIC may soon finalize the much-awaited strategic stake sale in IDBI Bank. This move could boost the Centre’s disinvestment targets and bring in private ownership.
- The PSU Bank index jumped ~2.5% following signs of restructuring and monetization of subsidiaries by the Finance Ministry. Key gainers included SBI, PNB, and Bank of Baroda.
- The India VIX index rose over 4%, signaling growing market volatility and investor caution ahead of the upcoming Q1 earnings season and U.S. inflation data.
- Indian bond yields remained steady, with traders closely watching U.S. Federal Reserve policy cues and foreign fund flows, both critical for short-term sentiment.
Indian Stock Market News Today – Top 5 Gainers
| Stock | % Gain/Change |
|---|---|
| State Bank of India (SBI) | +1.47% |
| Shri Ram Finance | +1.31% |
| Jio Financial Services | +1.04% |
| HDFC Life | +0.95% |
| Bharat Electronics | +0.82% |
- State Bank of India (SBI)
- The PSU bank index rallied on renewed optimism around monetization of subsidiaries and stake sales. SBI also benefited from increased institutional buying and strong June-end fund positioning.
- Shri Ram Finance
- The stock gained on improved NBFC sentiment, following positive signals from RBI’s liquidity commentary. Analysts expect loan growth and margin stability to stay strong in the next quarter.
- Jio Financial Services
- Buying interest emerged after news that RBI cleared a new product launch in digital payments and lending. This lifted expectations of strong Q1 earnings and user growth.
- HDFC Life Insurance
- Boosted by a report showing rising life insurance penetration and anticipated premium growth. Also, investors are rotating into defensive sectors ahead of the earnings season.
- Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL)
- The company secured a new defence electronics order, and defence stocks rallied as the government announced fresh capital allocation under the Make-in-India initiative.
Indian Stock Market News Today – Top 5 Nifty Losers
| Stock | % Drop/Change |
|---|---|
| JB Chemicals & Pharma | –6.81% |
| Home First Finance Co | –6.47% |
| Jyoti CNC Automation | –5.68% |
| Narayana Hrudayalaya | –4.02% |
| SBI Cards & Payment Services | –3.96% |
- JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- JB Chemicals shares tumbled after Torrent Pharmaceuticals announced a ₹11,917 crore acquisition of the company.
While the acquisition is seen as positive for Torrent, investors in JB Chemicals likely engaged in profit-booking, fearing integration risks, loss of independence, or an overvaluation.
- JB Chemicals shares tumbled after Torrent Pharmaceuticals announced a ₹11,917 crore acquisition of the company.
- Home First Finance Company
- Home First Finance saw a large block deal in the morning session, leading to downward pressure. Though buyer/seller names weren’t disclosed, it appears to be a fund reshuffling or institutional exit.
- Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd
- A massive ₹1,499 crore block deal (~6% equity) at ₹1,087 per share was executed early in the session. Post-deal, the stock came under heavy profit-booking and closed lower.
- Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd
- Mid-cap healthcare stocks remained under pressure due to foreign fund outflows and a shift to defensives like FMCG and life insurance. There was no negative company-specific news, but general sector rotation played a role.
- SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd
- Mid-cap financials like SBI Cards took a hit due to the rise in India VIX (volatility index by ~4%), and expectations of flat-to-weak consumer credit demand in Q2FY26.
Indian Stock Market News Today – Final Takeaway
Markets ended lower as the Sensex fell 480 points and Nifty slipped 133 points, dragged by profit-booking in financials and auto stocks. PSU banks like SBI and PNB outperformed on restructuring hopes. Key events included Torrent Pharma’s ₹11,917 crore acquisition of JB Chemicals and a ₹1,499 crore block deal in Jyoti CNC. SEBI intensified raids in a ₹300 crore pump-and-dump scam, raising investor caution. Volatility spiked with India VIX up 4%. While select stocks rallied, overall sentiment turned cautious as June closed with mixed cues and traders eyed the upcoming earnings season.
☀️ Close the day strong. Catch you again with fresh updates tomorrow.
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