Stock Markets News as on 1st June, 2026
The Indian stock market was mixed to weak on June 1, 2026, with early strength fading into a softer close as profit-booking hit benchmark indices. IT stocks were the main support, while financials, FMCG, and several heavyweights dragged the market lower.
Market performance
At the open, sentiment was positive after the previous week’s sell-off, and both Sensex and Nifty started higher on Monday. By the close, however, the market lost momentum: the BSE Sensex ended at 74,267.34, down 508.40 points or 0.68%, while the Nifty 50 closed at 23,382.60, down 165.15 points or 0.70%. Broader weakness also showed up in sectoral and stock-level breadth, with only a minority of constituents finishing in the green.
What drove trading
Global cues remained supportive at the start of the session, but domestic investors turned cautious after the previous Friday’s sharp decline and continued geopolitical uncertainty. Market commentary also pointed to pressure from profit-booking and weak overall breadth, even though IT names stayed firm. The result was a choppy session where gains at the opening were gradually sold into by the afternoon.
Stocks in focus
IT stocks were the standout performers, with Tech Mahindra, Infosys, TCS, and HCL Tech among the best-supported names during the day. On the losing side, HUL, NTPC, M&M, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finance, Trent, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, SBI, BEL, Axis Bank, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, Power Grid, and Reliance were highlighted among the stocks finishing lower. That mix shows the day’s theme clearly: selective strength in technology versus broad-based weakness in financials and defensives.
Sector view
Sectorally, Nifty IT outperformed, while banks and FMCG lagged. Auto and financial stocks were also under pressure in the broader market narrative, reflecting caution after recent volatility. Overall, June 1 was not a trend-reversal day; it was a relief rally that faded, leaving the market still sensitive to global cues, earnings expectations, and domestic risk appetite.
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Nifty 50 — Top gainers and losers in the Nifty 50 on June 1, 2026:
Top gainers
- Tech Mahindra: up 3.7% to 4%.
- Infosys: up 3.6%.
- Coal India: up 3.3%.
- JSW Steel: up 1.7%.
- TCS: up 1.6%.
- Hindalco: up 1.6%.
- InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo): up 1.2%.
Top losers
- Hindustan Unilever (HUL): down 2.8% to 3.22%.
- Tata Consumer Products: down 2.8%.
- ITC: down 2.6%.
- Shriram Finance: down 2.5%.
- Mahindra & Mahindra: down 2.4%.
- NTPC: down 2.3%.
- Max Healthcare: down 2.2%.
Markets at Close
1st June, 2026
Sensex down 508 pts, Nifty below 23,400; FMCG, realty drag, IT stocks rally
Auto, power, FMCG, PSU Bank, Consumer Durables, realty down 1-3%, while IT index up 2.6%, media index up 1.3%, and metal index up 0.5%. HUL, Tata Consumer, ITC, Shriram Finance, M&M were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers were Tech Mahindra, Infosys, TCS, Coal India, JSW Steel.
Rupee at Close
1st June, 2026
The Indian rupee settled at 94.95 against the US dollar.
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FII’s & DII’s Activity on 1st June, 2026
Net value in crores
| BUY | SELL | |
| DII | 5,109.13 | |
| FII | 3,911.68 |
Summary : Indian stock market today, 1 June 2026, ended lower as Sensex fell 508 points and Nifty slipped below 23,400, with IT stocks supporting the market while banking, FMCG, and heavyweight stocks dragged indices down
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