The Sensex gained 455.3 points (0.56%) to settle at 82,176.45, while the Nifty 50 rose 148 points (0.6%) to close at 25,001.15. Both indices touched intraday highs, boosted by easing trade tensions between the US and European Union after President Donald Trump announced a delay in tariff deadlines.
The broader markets also followed suit. The Nifty Midcap 100 index rose by 0.67%, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 0.37%, reflecting a broad-based positive momentum.
Volatility edged higher too, with the India VIX (fear index) rising 4.3% to 18.02, suggesting some cautious trading amid optimism.
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Impact on the stock market
All sectoral indices on the NSE ended in green, led by:
- Nifty Auto: up 1.05%
- Nifty IT: up 1.02%
- Nifty FMCG: up 0.97%
| Sector/Index | Performance |
| IT & BPM sector | 1.02% |
| Healthcare sector | 0.23% |
| Oil & Gas sector | 0.53% |
| Real estate sector | 0.76% |
| PSU Bank in India | 0.17% |
Top gainers today
| Company | Price (in ₹) | Change % |
| Bajaj Auto Share Price | 8,958.50 | 2.49 |
| JSW Steel Share Price | 1,032.30 | 2.36 |
| M&M Share Price | 3,080.20 | 2.24 |
| Hindalco Share Price | 661.45 | 1.75 |
| Trent Share Price | 5,526.00 | 1.66 |
Top losers today
| Company | Price (in ₹) | Change % |
| Kotak Mahindra Share Price | 226.80 | -4.53 |
| UltraTechCement Share Price | 2,089.30 | -0.55 |
| Power Grid Corp Share Price | 11,689.00 | -0.49 |
| Sun Pharma Share Price | 296.70 | -0.47 |
| Kotak Mahindra Share Price | 1,676.10 | -0.45 |
Market aftermath: Impact on stocks
PC Jewellers turns profitable with a ₹95 crore quarterly net profit
PC Jewellers posted a remarkable turnaround in Q4 FY25, reporting a consolidated net profit of ₹94.78 crore, compared to a loss of ₹121.64 crore a year earlier. This profit jump came on the back of a surge in sales, with total income rising sharply to ₹699.02 crore in the quarter from just ₹48.49 crore last year.
For FY25, PC Jewellers swung to a net profit of ₹577.7 crore, reversing a hefty loss of ₹629.36 crore in FY24. The company credits its recovery to a successful fundraising of ₹2,702 crore through fully convertible warrants, and a settlement agreement that helped it halve outstanding debts. PC Jewellers aims to be debt-free by the end of FY26 and is confident about gaining more market share in the coming year.
Gillette India reports strong 60% jump in quarterly net profit
Gillette India saw its Q4 net profit soar by 60% to ₹159 crore, compared to ₹99 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue also climbed 12% to ₹767.47 crore. For the full FY25, the company grew sales by 13% and recorded a 41% increase in profit after tax to ₹418 crore.
The company announced a total dividend of ₹112 per share (including interim and final payouts), reflecting its robust earnings growth. Gillette India attributed its success to strong performance in grooming products and strategic focus on product quality, packaging, and retail execution.
GE Vernova T&D shares surge 10% on robust Q4 earnings
Shares of power transmission company GE Vernova T&D India jumped 10% to hit their highest level in four months. The Q4 net profit nearly tripled to ₹186.5 crore, up from ₹66.3 crore a year earlier. Revenue grew 26% to ₹1,152.54 crore. EBITDA doubled, with margins expanding to 21.9%.
Nomura maintained a “Buy” rating on the stock with a target price of ₹2,600, implying upside of nearly 38%. The company’s strong performance comes amid growing demand for modern power infrastructure as India modernises its grid.
Crude oil futures edge higher amid US-EU tariff extension
Global oil markets reacted positively on Monday after US President Donald Trump extended the tariff deadline with the European Union from June 1 to July 9, easing fears of a trade war. August Brent crude futures rose 0.36% to $64.44 per barrel, while July WTI crude gained 0.42% to $61.79.
On the domestic front, June crude oil futures traded slightly higher at ₹5,277 per barrel on MCX. Natural gas and other commodity futures also showed modest gains.
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in Russia-Ukraine, the OPEC+ group is expected to increase oil production by 411,000 barrels per day in July, maintaining an ample supply.
Conclusion
The Indian stock market started the week on a positive note, supported by easing global trade tensions and solid sectoral performances in Auto, IT, and FMCG. Stocks like PC Jewellers and Gillette India impressed with strong quarterly results, while GE Vernova T&D’s rally highlights optimism around India’s power sector modernisation.
With crude oil prices stabilising after tariff extension news, investors seem cautiously optimistic heading into the week. However, rising volatility suggests that market participants remain watchful.
For retail investors, this could be a good opportunity to review sector trends and individual stock fundamentals before making moves in the coming days.
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