NewsMarketsMarket Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Surge Over 1% on June 20, Led by Printing & Aviation SectorsMarket Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Surge Over 1% on June 20, Led by Printing & Aviation Sectors
By ScanX News Team
Indian markets closed strongly positive on June 20, with Nifty 50 up 1.15% at 25,079.55 and Sensex rising 1.29% to 82,408.17. Printing & Stationery and Aviation sectors led gains, while Transport and Steel underperformed. Waaree Energies Ltd stood out, surging 12.61% on expansion plans and large US orders. Market breadth was positive with 2,628 advancing stocks versus 1,649 declining.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded on a strong positive note on June 20, 2025, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, registering significant gains of over 1%.
The Nifty 50 closed at 25,079.55, marking a robust increase of 286.30 points or 1.15% from its previous close of 24,793.25. Similarly, the BSE Sensex demonstrated even stronger performance, ending the day at 82,408.17, up by 1,046.30 points or 1.29% from its last close of 81,361.87.
Sectoral Performance
Top Performing Sectors
- Printing & Stationery (Avg. Per Change: +10.49%)
- Aviation (Avg. Per Change: +3.39%)
- Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment (Avg. Per Change: +3.23%)
- Telecomm Equipment & Infra Services (Avg. Per Change: +2.47%)
- Insurance (Avg. Per Change: +1.70%)
Underperforming Sectors
- Transport (Avg. Per Change: -0.29%)
- Steel (Avg. Per Change: -0.26%)
Buzzing Stocks
Waaree Energies Ltd emerged as a standout performer, with its stock price surging by 12.61% to close at ₹3,008.00. The company announced plans to double its US manufacturing capacity to 3.2 GW by 2025. Waaree Energies secured large orders in the US, including a 586 MW and a 599 MW module supply agreement. The company emphasized its compliance with FEOC regulations and reported a substantial 25 GW order book through 2027.
Market Breadth
The overall market sentiment was decidedly positive, as reflected in the market breadth:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,277 |
| Positive | 2,628 |
| Negative | 1,649 |
Conclusion
The Indian stock markets demonstrated robust performance on June 20, 2025, with broad-based gains across multiple sectors. The Printing & Stationery and Aviation sectors led the rally, while Transport and Steel sectors faced some headwinds. The positive market breadth, with advancing stocks significantly outnumbering declining ones, further underscored the day's bullish sentiment.
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