Indian equity markets ended Monday’s session sharply lower, reversing early gains as broad-based profit booking and IT stock weakness dragged benchmarks. The Sensex plunged 372 points to close at 76,728.37, while the Nifty slipped below the crucial 24,000 mark, settling at 23,978. Persistent Systems led the losers, tumbling nearly 8% after announcing its $1.14 billion acquisition of Germany’s Nagarro.
Market Overview
Markets opened on a positive note after a long weekend, but selling pressure accelerated through the morning. The Sensex turned negative within the first hour, losing over 200 points, and continued to slide as the session progressed. The Nifty tested the 24,050 level early on but failed to hold support, closing below 24,000 for the first time in several sessions.
Key Movers
- Persistent Systems crashed nearly 8% after announcing its proposed $1.14 billion acquisition of Nagarro. Analysts noted long-term strategic benefits but flagged near-term integration costs.
- HDFC Bank recovered above Rs. 800 after months of selling pressure, providing some support.
- Ajanta Pharma hit a fresh all-time high above Rs. 3,400, extending its bullish momentum.
- Anubhav Plast surged over 623%, leading the gainers list amid extreme volatility.
Broader Market
The Nifty Smallcap index fell for a second consecutive session, reflecting continued selling in mid- and small-cap stocks. Volatility was elevated, with stocks like Uhm Vacation, IITL Projects, and Euphoria Infotech witnessing sharp swings.
Key Triggers This Week
Investors are closely monitoring:
- First-quarter earnings season
- Progress of the monsoon
- Crude oil prices and US-Iran tensions
- Foreign institutional investor (FII) flows
- Reserve Bank of India measures
- Global economic data
Analyst Views
Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities highlighted key support at 24,000 for Nifty and 76,800 for Sensex. A break below could trigger further weakness, while sustained trade above may push indices toward 24,200 and 77,500. LKP Securities’ Rupak De recommended a buy-on-dips strategy, with short-term trend remaining positive above 23,800.
Other Market Developments
- GIFT Nifty traded marginally higher at 24,098.50, indicating a flat-to-positive start for Tuesday.
- The Indian rupee opened nearly flat at 94.35 per US dollar.
- Gold prices declined, while crude oil edged higher amid geopolitical uncertainty.
- Delhi Cabinet approved a new Electric Vehicle Policy, effective July 1.
- Adani Energy Solutions board will meet on July 1 to consider fundraising.
- Power Grid revoked a ban on KEC International, allowing fresh bids.
The session ended with broad-based weakness, and market participants now await fresh domestic and global cues for direction.



