Nifty 50 Extended Gains; India’s Retail Inflation Stood At 3.93% In May
- Share.Market
- 12 min read
- 15 Jun 2026
Here’s a quick wrap-up where we break down the performance of key indices, top corporate movers, and the major economic headlines of the day.
Nifty 50 and Sensex started the week on a positive note, ending around 1% higher after surging over 1.6% in early trade following a framework agreement between the US and Iran to end the war. The prospective deal, which includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered a sharp drop in oil prices to around $83 per barrel, easing India’s energy import bill, freight costs, and inflation risks. Reflecting this broad-based optimism, most sectoral indices ended in the green, with Nifty Realty emerging as the top sectoral leader.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
ASHOKAAshoka Buildcon secured a Letter of Acceptance from the Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Limited (CSIDC). The contract involves developing a Gems & Jewellery Park under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in Raipur, covering 38,922 square meters. The project involves a premium payment of ₹112.40 crore and a lease rent of 2%, with a 10% escalation every fourth year.
CREDITACCCreditAccess Grameen’s Executive, Borrowings & Investment Committee approved the private placement allotment of 10,000 senior, secured, rated, listed, redeemable, non-convertible debentures. Totalling an aggregate nominal value of ₹100 crore, the instruments have a face value of ₹1,00,000 each and a 24-month tenure maturing on June 12, 2028. The coupon rate is set at 9.15% per annum, payable monthly, and is secured by a first-ranking exclusive charge over the identified book debts/receivables, maintained at a minimum of 1.10 times the outstanding value.
BANSALWIREBansal Wire Industries secured a crucial trial purchase order for its steel tyre cord from one of the industry’s largest tyre manufacturers. The award follows a thorough evaluation of the company’s product samples for quality and appropriateness. This milestone marks a significant step toward the firm’s growth objectives within a highly technical sector known for stringent quality requirements and extensive approval processes.
AFFLEAffle 3i (formerly Affle India), through Affle International Pte. Ltd., signed a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire AdColony assets from US-based Digital Turbine. The strategic slump sale includes the AdColony tech platform, SDKs for iOS and Android, domain, brand name, and publisher integrations to boost audience intelligence and advertiser conversions, expected to close within 7 business days.
LTMLTM announced the launch of BlueVerse™ for iRun, an AI-native managed services model designed to transition traditional, effort-led IT operations into platform-led, outcome-driven systems. Powered by agentic AI, the platform targets a 60-70% automated resolution rate and 40-60% faster incident closures while embedding policy-bound execution and human-in-the-loop decisioning across application management, cognitive infrastructure, and cybersecurity services.
JSWENERGYJSW Energy signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% equity of Maruti Clean Coal & Power Limited (MCCPL) from Kolahai Infotech and SFI Parcel Services for an enterprise value of approximately ₹1,410 crore. MCCPL operates a 300 MW thermal power plant in Korba, Chhattisgarh, with a long-term PPA for 195 MW with Rajasthan discoms and a secured coal linkage via SECL under the SHAKTI scheme.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 12 June 2026 | -1,082.18 | 5,341.29 |
| 11 June 2026 | -1,987.09 | 4,224.51 |
| 10 June 2026 | -2,124.98 | 3,123.95 |
| 09 June 2026 | -4,566.03 | 6,159.48 |
| 08 June 2026 | -5,555.67 | 5,165.24 |
| Month-to-Date | -46,430.42 | 57,947.52 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- India’s retail inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), stood at 3.93% in May 2026. Meanwhile, food inflation recorded a 4.78% year-on-year increase, driven by varying price fluctuations across rural and urban markets.
- The government has introduced a revised Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and new Producer Price Indices (PPI) with a 2022-23 base year, replacing the 2011-12 series. This transition aligns with IMF recommendations, providing a clearer view of producer-level inflation.
- As per Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, India’s space economy is projected to surge from its current $8-9 billion to $40-45 billion over the next decade. Driven by policy reforms and a thriving ecosystem of over 400 startups, this marks monumental growth in the sector.
- The Quality Council of India and FDDI have partnered to elevate the quality, testing, and skilling ecosystem within India’s footwear sector. This collaboration will introduce structured certification and capacity-building programs across major manufacturing clusters.
- According to official announcements by US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, a landmark deal has been finalised to end the US-Iran war on all fronts. The agreement lifts the US naval blockade, completely reopening the critical Strait of Hormuz this Friday.
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Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
What is the Spinning Top Candlestick Pattern?
In stock charts, a spinning top is a candlestick pattern that signals total indecision between buyers and sellers. Think of it like a gruelling game of tug-of-war. One team pulls hard to the left, the other pulls hard to the right, but when the whistle blows, the rope hasn’t moved an inch.
Visually, it features a short, thick centre (the body) sandwiched between two long vertical lines (the shadows). It means buyers pushed the price up, and sellers pushed it down, but the stock ultimately closed near its opening price. For everyday investors, this is a flashing “wait and see” sign. It often appears right before a major price trend reverses. Instead of making a hasty move, savvy investors wait for the next day’s trading to confirm the market’s true direction.
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Corporate Actions
Companies with the ex-date and record date on 17 June 2026
| Company | Corporate Action |
| Brigade Enterprises Ltd. | Bonus Issue, 1:3 |
| Cyient Ltd. | Buy Back of Shares |
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