Stock Market Preview – June 20, 2025
Markets look set for a flat open on June 20 as crude retreats and the rupee steadies, but geopolitical tension and mixed flows keep sentiment cautious. #MarketPreview #Nifty #Sensex #PreMarket #InvestingIndia
Despite crude cooling and a stronger rupee, global and domestic developments are keeping markets cautious as we head into today’s session.
Let’s break it down: 🌍 Global cues, 🇮🇳 India pre-market, 📌 key drivers.
🌍 Global Market Snapshot
- Asian markets were mixed on June 20 as wary investors watched rising geopolitical tension between Israel and Iran (reuters.com, reuters.com).
- Brent crude fell ~2% to $77.22/barrel, retreating from recent highs above $80 (reuters.com).
- U.S. futures slipped: Dow fell ~0.4%, Nasdaq ~0.5%, S&P futures also down slightly (5paisa.com).
- Rupee is likely to open stronger, helped by oil decline and dollar pullback (reuters.com).
🟡 Overall, investors are cautious with attention on oil, conflict, and rate cues.
🇮🇳 India Pre-Market Overview
- GIFT Nifty futures indicate a muted open, hovering close to yesterday’s 24,793 level (reuters.com).
- On June 19, Sensex ended at 81,361.87 (-83 pts) and Nifty at 24,793.25 (-19 pts) (moneycontrol.com).
- FIIs sold ₹934 crore, while DIIs bought ₹606 crore, reflecting mixed foreign interest (m.economictimes.com).
- Mid- and small-cap indices dropped ~1.5–2%, underperforming benchmarks (moneycontrol.com).
📌 Sector Highlights
| Sector | Snapshot |
|---|---|
| Banking & IT | Daily flows supported these segments |
| Oil & Gas | Reactive to crude’s recent downward moves |
| Auto & Metals | Slowed, given global uncertainty |
| Pharma | Held steady amid mixed global cues |
🔍 Today’s Key Drivers
- Geopolitical updates from Israel-Iran conflict
- Brent crude and U.S. Fed commentary affecting global sentiment
- FII/DII activity, especially if selling persists
- Rupee movements and their impact on importers
🧾 Stocks in News Today (June 20, 2025)
| Stock | Why It’s in News |
|---|---|
| Mastek | Launched ADOPT.AI tool for enterprise AI implementation |
| Nestle India | Board considering bonus share issue |
| ITD Cementation | Won a ₹960 Cr engineering contract |
| HDB Finance | Filed for IPO with a price band of ₹700–740 |
| Oswal Pumps | Made market debut on exchanges |
| Angel One | Closed a notable block deal |
| Natco Pharma | Received Form 483 notice from US FDA |
| Ethos | Block deal trading pushed share volatility |
| 📌 Note: These are media-reported highlights. This is not investment advice. Bitveen is not SEBI-registered. |
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