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What is the story about?
Defence Stocks LeadMarket Charge
Indian equities extended their winning streak to a fourth consecutive session, with defence stocks and index heavyweights helping benchmark indices finish near the day's highs. Sentiment was aided by softer crude oil prices, which supported the rupee and eased concerns around inflation and India's import bill. Continued domestic institutional buying, along with steady foreign inflows, kept the momentum intact as the Nifty closed above the 24,000 mark and moved closer to its next key resistance level.
Defence stocks, heavyweights push markets higher: Why Sensex and Nifty rose on June 17
The equity benchmark indices on Wednesday (June 17) extended their winning streak to a fourth consecutive session, with the Sensex rising 347 points to 77,156 and the Nifty gaining 97 points to close at 24,086, ending near the day's high.
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Rupee rises 10 paise against dollar as crude slides; US Fed uncertainty caps gains
The Indian rupee appreciated by 10 paise against the US dollar on Wednesday (June 17), opening at 94.46 per dollar compared with Tuesday's (June 16's) close of 94.56, supported by a sharp decline in global crude oil prices.
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FIIs buy ₹102 crore, DIIs add ₹1,561 crore as markets climb for fourth day
Foreign investors remained net buyers in Indian equities on Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued to provide strong support, helping benchmark indices extend gains for a fourth straight session.
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What Markets Will Watch Next
With the Nifty reclaiming the 24,000 mark, investors will be watching whether the index can extend its rally towards the 100-day moving average near 24,250. Stock-specific action is expected to remain in focus, with Lupin, HFCL, RVNL and Apollo Hospitals among companies making news on the back of fresh announcements. Global cues, particularly crude oil prices and developments in overseas markets, will also remain on traders' radar.
Stocks to Watch for June 18: Lupin, HFCL, RVNL, Apollo Hospitals and more
Lupin, HFCL and RVNL have announced key business wins, while Bosch Global Software Technologies plans an OFS in Bosch Home Comfort India. Apollo Hospitals has also settled an RBI compounding case with a ₹17.8 crore payment. Here are stocks to watch ahead of Thursday’s session.
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Nifty outlook for June 18: Bulls now set sights on 100-DMA resistance around 24,250
The Nifty extended its winning streak to a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday (June 17). After opening with a bullish gap, the index built on its positive momentum and gradually moved higher during the first half, briefly crossing the 24,100 mark.
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Kevin Warsh Chairs First Fed Meeting
All eyes are on Washington as Kevin Warsh presides over his first Federal Reserve policy meeting since taking over as the 17th Fed Chair on May 22. The meeting comes at a challenging time, with US inflation climbing to a three-year high of 4.2% in May, largely driven by rising fuel prices. While markets overwhelmingly expect the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged, the decision is likely to disappoint President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly pushed for lower borrowing costs to support economic growth.
Trade Deals, Tech Bets And Geopolitics
Trade, technology and geopolitics dominated the global news flow on Wednesday. Modi and Trump discussed regional security, trade and developments in West Asia during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement also received a formal implementation date, while Microsoft outlined its approach to scaling artificial intelligence without compromising reliability. Meanwhile, developments in West Asia remained in focus after fresh reports emerged on Iran's reconstruction-related discussions with the US.
Modi-Trump Summit: From regional security to Strait of Hormuz, here's what the two leaders discussed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held wide-ranging talks on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France on Wednesday, June 17, marking their first face-to-face interaction in over 16 months. The meeting comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and broader discussions on trade and security cooperation.
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Move fast, but don't break things: Microsoft's Jay Parikh on AI deployment
Microsoft Executive Vice President Jay Parikh said the company's focus on speed is not about taking bigger risks but about accelerating learning and adaptation. He noted that rapid iteration allows Microsoft to respond more effectively to evolving technology trends and geopolitical developments. Drawing on Microsoft's 51-year history of building technology platforms, Parikh said the company combines deep technical expertise with long-standing customer relationships to deploy new technologies at scale while maintaining reliability, quality and trust.
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India-UK FTA to come into force on 15th July 2026
British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron says the India UK Free Trade Agreement will take effect on 15 July 2026, aiming to double bilateral trade to 120 billion dollars by 2030
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Iran sought $400 billion in war compensation before $300 billion fund proposal emerged: Report
Iran initially sought around $400 billion in compensation for damage caused by the West Asia war with the US and Israel, but the demand was rejected by Washington, according to a Reuters report, citing an Iranian source.
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We'll be back on Thursday with another edition of Top 10@10, bringing you the stories shaping markets, business and the world.
Indian equities extended their winning streak to a fourth consecutive session, with defence stocks and index heavyweights helping benchmark indices finish near the day's highs. Sentiment was aided by softer crude oil prices, which supported the rupee and eased concerns around inflation and India's import bill. Continued domestic institutional buying, along with steady foreign inflows, kept the momentum intact as the Nifty closed above the 24,000 mark and moved closer to its next key resistance level.
Defence stocks, heavyweights push markets higher: Why Sensex and Nifty rose on June 17
The equity benchmark indices on Wednesday (June 17) extended their winning streak to a fourth consecutive session, with the Sensex rising 347 points to 77,156 and the Nifty gaining 97 points to close at 24,086, ending near the day's high.
Read more
Rupee rises 10 paise against dollar as crude slides; US Fed uncertainty caps gains
The Indian rupee appreciated by 10 paise against the US dollar on Wednesday (June 17), opening at 94.46 per dollar compared with Tuesday's (June 16's) close of 94.56, supported by a sharp decline in global crude oil prices.
Read more
FIIs buy ₹102 crore, DIIs add ₹1,561 crore as markets climb for fourth day
Foreign investors remained net buyers in Indian equities on Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued to provide strong support, helping benchmark indices extend gains for a fourth straight session.
Read more
What Markets Will Watch Next
With the Nifty reclaiming the 24,000 mark, investors will be watching whether the index can extend its rally towards the 100-day moving average near 24,250. Stock-specific action is expected to remain in focus, with Lupin, HFCL, RVNL and Apollo Hospitals among companies making news on the back of fresh announcements. Global cues, particularly crude oil prices and developments in overseas markets, will also remain on traders' radar.
Stocks to Watch for June 18: Lupin, HFCL, RVNL, Apollo Hospitals and more
Lupin, HFCL and RVNL have announced key business wins, while Bosch Global Software Technologies plans an OFS in Bosch Home Comfort India. Apollo Hospitals has also settled an RBI compounding case with a ₹17.8 crore payment. Here are stocks to watch ahead of Thursday’s session.
Read more
Nifty outlook for June 18: Bulls now set sights on 100-DMA resistance around 24,250
The Nifty extended its winning streak to a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday (June 17). After opening with a bullish gap, the index built on its positive momentum and gradually moved higher during the first half, briefly crossing the 24,100 mark.
Read more
Kevin Warsh Chairs First Fed Meeting
All eyes are on Washington as Kevin Warsh presides over his first Federal Reserve policy meeting since taking over as the 17th Fed Chair on May 22. The meeting comes at a challenging time, with US inflation climbing to a three-year high of 4.2% in May, largely driven by rising fuel prices. While markets overwhelmingly expect the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged, the decision is likely to disappoint President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly pushed for lower borrowing costs to support economic growth.
Trade Deals, Tech Bets And Geopolitics
Trade, technology and geopolitics dominated the global news flow on Wednesday. Modi and Trump discussed regional security, trade and developments in West Asia during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement also received a formal implementation date, while Microsoft outlined its approach to scaling artificial intelligence without compromising reliability. Meanwhile, developments in West Asia remained in focus after fresh reports emerged on Iran's reconstruction-related discussions with the US.
Modi-Trump Summit: From regional security to Strait of Hormuz, here's what the two leaders discussed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held wide-ranging talks on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France on Wednesday, June 17, marking their first face-to-face interaction in over 16 months. The meeting comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and broader discussions on trade and security cooperation.
Read more
Move fast, but don't break things: Microsoft's Jay Parikh on AI deployment
Microsoft Executive Vice President Jay Parikh said the company's focus on speed is not about taking bigger risks but about accelerating learning and adaptation. He noted that rapid iteration allows Microsoft to respond more effectively to evolving technology trends and geopolitical developments. Drawing on Microsoft's 51-year history of building technology platforms, Parikh said the company combines deep technical expertise with long-standing customer relationships to deploy new technologies at scale while maintaining reliability, quality and trust.
Read more
India-UK FTA to come into force on 15th July 2026
British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron says the India UK Free Trade Agreement will take effect on 15 July 2026, aiming to double bilateral trade to 120 billion dollars by 2030
Read more
Iran sought $400 billion in war compensation before $300 billion fund proposal emerged: Report
Iran initially sought around $400 billion in compensation for damage caused by the West Asia war with the US and Israel, but the demand was rejected by Washington, according to a Reuters report, citing an Iranian source.
Read more
We'll be back on Thursday with another edition of Top 10@10, bringing you the stories shaping markets, business and the world.
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