Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Monday, June 16, 2026, with broad-based buying in FMCG, IT and realty shares lifting the headline indices, even as metal stocks lagged.
The BSE Sensex advanced about 736 points, or 0.97%, to close at 76,264.33, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained roughly 231 points, or 0.98%, to settle at 23,853. The Nifty ran into resistance near the psychologically important 24,000 mark.
Sector moves
Gains were led by realty, FMCG and IT counters, which held firm through the session, while metal stocks extended losses and capped the broader advance.
What drove the market
Sentiment was shaped by the outlook for US Federal Reserve policy ahead of the FOMC meeting, along with movements in crude oil, the rupee, and key technical resistance levels. A sharp fall in global crude prices provided an additional tailwind for Indian equities.
Sources: Goodreturns, HDFC Sky and NewsOnAir market reports.