Stock Market Preview – June 19, 2025
Indian markets may open slightly lower on June 19. Global markets are in wait-and-watch mode ahead of U.S. Fed updates, and oil prices have cooled slightly.
Despite mixed global cues and some cooling in crude oil prices, Indian stock markets are likely to open slightly lower today. Investors are keeping an eye on U.S. Federal Reserve signals, currency movement, and sector-specific flows.
Let’s quickly go through what’s happening in the markets — globally and in India — in simple language.
🌍 Global Market Snapshot
- U.S. stock markets ended Tuesday mostly flat:
- Dow Jones was up by 0.5%, Nasdaq gained around 0.6%.
- Oil prices dropped by about 1.5%, after a recent sharp rise due to tensions in the Middle East.
- Gold prices held steady, as investors wait to hear what the U.S. Federal Reserve will say about future interest rate cuts.
- Asian markets opened cautiously today, with investors watching U.S. inflation data and central bank updates.
🟡 Overall: Investors around the world are in wait-and-watch mode.
Source – Reuters
Source – Reuters: Oil and Gold
🇮🇳 India Market Overview
- GIFT Nifty is showing a possible drop of ~70 points today, hinting at a slow start for the markets.
- On Tuesday (June 18), the Nifty closed at 24,812, and the Sensex at 81,445, both down around 0.17%.
- Foreign investors (FIIs) bought shares worth ₹945–2,288 crore, while Domestic investors (DIIs) bought around ₹950–1,090 crore.
- The Rupee closed at ₹86.43/$, slightly weaker due to earlier crude oil gains.
Source – Moneycontrol
Source – Economic Times Pre-Open
📌 What Happened in Key Sectors (Yesterday)
| Sector | What We Saw |
|---|---|
| Banking & IT | Actively traded, supported by foreign inflow |
| Oil & Gas | Affected by global crude price changes |
| Metals & Auto | Sensitive to U.S. growth and inflation cues |
| Pharma | Remained mostly stable |
🔍 What’s Driving the Market Today?
- Everyone is waiting to hear from the U.S. Federal Reserve (tonight IST) about future rate cuts
- Middle East news and oil prices continue to influence sentiment
- Investors are watching how the Rupee and crude oil move
- No major Indian earnings today, but global commentary may lead the direction
📆 What to Watch
- Will the U.S. Fed hint at any rate cuts soon?
- Movement in oil, gold, and the Indian Rupee
- Sectoral rotation — especially interest in auto, FMCG, or export-oriented stocks
- FII/DII data during market hours
🧾 Stocks in News Today (June 19, 2025)
| Stock | Why It’s in News |
|---|---|
| TCS | Announced new digital services deal with U.S. client |
| Reliance | Retail arm expands into home appliances segment |
| IRCTC | Reports record ticket booking volume in Q1FY26 |
| Tata Motors | Global EV sales rise 12% YoY in May |
| Infosys | Management commentary ahead of AGM scheduled this week |
| Adani Green | Completes acquisition of 2,000 MW solar assets |
| LIC | Sells 1.5% stake in PSU bank as part of portfolio rebalance |
| HDFC Bank | Upgrades digital banking app; new features added |
| Zomato | Expands Hyperpure into two more cities |
| ONGC | Oil price fluctuations expected to impact Q1 margins |
[Sources: Moneycontrol, ET Markets, Reuters]
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