Closing Bell : 18 June 2025 – Nifty Flat Near 24,812; Bank Nifty Surges as Autos Shine
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Closing Bell: 18 June 2025 – Nifty Flat Near 24,812; Bank Nifty Surges as Autos Shine
Indian markets closed mixed on 18 June 2025. Nifty ended at 24,812.05, Sensex at 81,444.66. Bank Nifty strengthened to 55,828.75. Deep dive into sector trends, technical analysis, global cues, and 5 BTST stock ideas.
📊 Market Snapshot – 18 June 2025
| Index | Open | Close | Change (Pts) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,788.35 | 24,812.05 | –? pts | –0.00%† |
| Sensex | 81,314.62 | 81,444.66 | –138.64 pts | –0.17% |
| Bank Nifty | 55,544.95 | 55,828.75 | +283.80 pts | +0.51% |
| Fin Nifty | 26,349.80 | 26,399.95 | +50.15 pts | +0.19% |
† Nifty remained flat, hovering near 24,812.
- Bank Nifty outperformed, rallying 0.5% amid strength in private lenders.
- Sensex dipped 138 pts, led by declines in IT and Metal despite gains in Auto & Banking .
🌏 Global & Domestic Cues
- Geopolitical headlines remain key driver: ongoing Israel‑Iran tensions kept global markets volatile; Indian indices held better amid domestic liquidity.
- Domestic investors turned buyers: DIIs sustained net purchases in their 21st session, supporting domestic liquidity.
- Crude prices remained elevated, keeping oil-import pressures alive.
- Markets await Fed commentary: U.S. rate view from FOMC remains a key catalyst .
🏭 Sector Performance – Mixed Signals
- Private Banks gain: IndusInd Bank surged 5%, while others like HDFC & ICICI saw modest gains
- Auto sector rallied 1.1%: led by Maruti, M&M, Triumph of dip-buying sentiment.
- IT & Metals slid (0.5–0.8%): weakness continued amid global headwinds.
- Oil & Gas mixed: ONGC modestly higher; refiners sold off on margin worries .
- Mid- & Small-caps: underperformed, declining 0.3% .
📉 Technical View
- Nifty 50:
- Support: 24,700–24,800
- Resistance: 24,900–25,000
- Short-term consolidation in narrow band with RSI around 54.
- Bank Nifty:
- Support: 55,500–55,600
- Resistance: 56,000–56,200
- Forming higher low; bullish bias remains intact.
🔥 Top 5 BTST (Buy Today, Sell Tomorrow) Trade Ideas
| Stock | CMP (₹ approx) | Key Insight |
|---|---|---|
| IndusInd Bank | ₹851 | Nomura upgrade & sector strength; momentum play |
| Maruti Suzuki | ₹12,748 | Leading auto recovery; technical bounce setup |
| ONGC | ₹250 | Oil stabilization suggests near-term recovery |
| HDFC Bank | ₹1,933 | Bank index strength; resilient technical setup |
| NTPC | ₹332 | Defensive energy pick amid volatility |
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