Sensex, Nifty updates on 21 June 2024: The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty halted their record-breaking rally as they succumbed to selling pressure fueled by a bearish trend in global markets. The BSE Sensex declined by 269.03 points, snapping its six-day rally, to settle at 77,209.90, while the Nifty hit a record intraday peak of 23,667.10 before slipping 65.90 points to end at 23,501.10. Key sectors such as oil & gas, capital goods, and FMCG stocks experienced reduced investor exposure. Among the 30 Sensex companies, notable laggards included UltraTech Cement, Larsen & Toubro, and Reliance Industries, while Bharti Airtel, Infosys, and Tata Consultancy Services stood out as significant gainers. Additionally, foreign institutional investors bought equities worth Rs 415.30 crore. Global oil benchmark Brent crude also saw a decline, further contributing to market dynamics.
