Indian Equities Extend Gains for Fifth Day; Nifty 50, Sensex Advance

Indian benchmark equity indices, the Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex, rose on June 18, 2026, extending gains for a fifth consecutive session. The Nifty 50 advanced 0.5% to close at 23,600 points, while the Sensex gained 0.6%, finishing at 77,500 points. This sustained rally was primarily driven by continued foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and positive global market sentiment. Key sectors contributing to the day's rise included banking and financial services, alongside select IT stocks. Analysts attribute the upward momentum to expectations of stable corporate earnings and a constructive outlook on India's economic growth. Investors are monitoring upcoming inflation data for further market direction.