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25-Jun-20261 min readvipin kumar

Brent Crude slips to $72, erasing all gains from US-Iran war – Daily Market Update 25th June 2026

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Oil prices extended their decline on Thursday, with Brent crude falling to its pre-war levels as improving supply conditions and optimism over a potential US-Iran peace agreement continued to weigh on the market. Brent crude dropped more than 1.52% to around $72.4 a barrel, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 1.43% to about $69.3 a barrel.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • The US Stock markets, barring Dow Jones, settled on a negative note.
  • European equity markets, barring DAX, settled on a positive note.
  • Asian equity markets are trading in green.
  • GIFT Nifty is up by 100 points, Nifty futures is likely to open around 24130 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower on Wednesday, dragged by tech stocks on ​nagging concerns about high-flying valuations.
  • Asian equity markets are trading higher on Thursday, with South Korean and Japanese stocks leading regional gains as investors responded to easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and improving global market sentiment.
  • Oil prices continued to decline on Thursday, with Brent crude falling to its pre-war levels as improving supply conditions and optimism over a potential US-Iran peace agreement. Brent crude slipped more than 1.52% to around $72.4 a barrel.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Tata Steel- In a major move to fortify its overseas balance sheet, the steel giant has infused Rs 1,625 crore into its wholly-owned subsidiary, T Steel Holding Pte (TSHP). This capital injection is likely aimed at restructuring offshore debt and supporting the ongoing decarbonization transition at its European facilities.
  • Jubilant Pharmova received a significant regulatory relief as the Income Tax Department substantially reduced the tax demand on its subsidiary from Rs 108 crore to just Rs 42 crore.
  • ICICI Bank has received crucial regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to acquire an additional 2% equity stake in its life insurance arm, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. This move will allow the bank to consolidate its holding and strengthen its integrated financial services ecosystem.
  • LIC announced the unexpected resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Sunil Agarwal. Agarwal is stepping down to pursue better prospects, and his cessation will take effect from July 14, 2026.
  • NLC India is accelerating its clean energy transition, its subsidiary has entered into a joint venture agreement with the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA). The JV will construct a massive 1,000 MW green energy project in Odisha, significantly expanding NLC’s non-fossil fuel capacity profile.
  • Bharat Forge’s subsidiary has successfully completed the acquisition of a 90% controlling stake in RS Aerostructures. This acquisition strengthens Bharat Forge’s value-added capabilities in aerostructure component manufacturing.
  • HCLTech announced a string of strategic partnerships: It tied up with global aviation fuel and diesel producer Neste for AI-led operational efficiency solutions; partnered with Nokia to provide specialized rApps for Nokia’s Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio; and signed an MoU with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) to build technological sports opportunities.
  • IRFC- The government has decided to formally exercise its green-shoe oversubscription option to sell an additional 1% stake in the ongoing Offer for Sale (OFS) of the state-run railway financier.
  • Clean Science and Technology will invest Rs 50 crore into its wholly-owned subsidiary, Clean Fino-Chem, via a rights issue. The funds will be deployed to accelerate ongoing capital expenditure for its new performance chemical capacities.
  • Infosys anounced a strategic cloud and AI partnership with Sentara Healthcare to drive digital transformation, aiming to optimize patient care delivery and healthcare operational frameworks.
  • Raymond formally clarified that media reports suggesting an imminent buyout of the German aerospace components firm Deharde are speculative. However, management noted that up to Rs 330.88 crore of the funds raised via its preferential issue have been strategically earmarked for potential future M&A activities.
  • Jubilant FoodWorks- The master franchisee of Domino’s Pizza in India has successfully revoked corporate guarantees amounting to €116 million that were previously extended to its Netherlands-based international subsidiary, streamlining its contingent liabilities.
  • Reliance Industries healthcare vertical, Karkinos Healthcare crossed a major public health milestone by completing HPV DNA screening for over 1 lakh women, solidifying its presence in the preventive oncology and genomic screening space.
  • Jana Small Finance Bank successfully allotted 88.43 lakh convertible warrants to a cohort of institutional and private investors, enhancing its Tier-1 capital buffers to support mid-term credit growth.
  • BASF India shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the structural demerger of the Agricultural Solutions business from the parent corporate entity, paving the way for focused value unlocking.
  • Medplus Health disclosed that a subsidiary received two regulatory suspension orders regarding the drug licenses of its pharmacy store located in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Gujarat Energy / SPR Auto Tech- State-run Gujarat Gas will officially be renamed “Gujarat Energy”, and Shriram Pistons & Rings will change its name to “SPR Auto Technologies”, with both corporate identity shifts taking effect from July 1.
  • Oberoi Realty clarified that recent reports of it receiving RERA approval for a 14.8-acre project in Gurgaon reflect only a procedural milestone – the project has been registered on the portal, but the final physical certificate and registration number are yet to be formally issued.
  • Apar Industries & Shanti Gold have scheduled critical board meetings on June 30 to deliberate and approve various capital fundraising options via equity or debt routes.
  • Cipla has scheduled its board meeting for July 23 to consider and approve its Q1 FY27 financial results.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

The benchmark Nifty index ended higher at 24022 spot levels after adding nearly 200 points to its previous closing values.

The broader markets underperformed the benchmark as Mid and Small-cap indices settled on a flat to positive note.

All sectoral indices, barring Auto and Metals, ended on a positive note. Among them, IT and Realty were at the top of the tally, gained over 2% each closely followed by Private Banks and Cement index that rose 1.85% & 1.68% respectively.

The Nifty index rebounded with a strong bullish candlestick on the daily chart, implying strength around the lower band of its recent 8-day congestion zone at the 23,800 spot level. The short-term trend remains sideways as long as the index trades within the 23,800–24,200 range. Moving forward, a decisive break on either side of this zone could trigger a 300–400 point directional move.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Yesterday, Banknifty and Midcapnifty futures added around 5.5% and 3.5% of open interest as long buildup along with short covering in Finnifty futures that shed 10.6% of open interest, whereas no significant change was observed in Nifty futures on open interest front.

Majority of F&O sectors settled higher. Amongst them, Banking, Finance, Oil & Gas, Technology and Textile witnessed decent amount of short covering whereas some long buildup was seen among Realty stocks. On the other hand, short buildup was seen among Chemical, Metal and Telecom stocks along with some long unwinding among Capital Goods and Power stocks.

On option front, call unwinding along with some put writing were seen at multiple OTM strikes. Maximum positions are at 25000 CE followed by 24500 CE and 24000 PE followed by 23500 PE.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Yesterday, FIIs sold stocks worth Rs 1843 Cr in the cash segment, sold index futures worth Rs 46 Cr and bought stock futures worth Rs 1093 Cr. DIIs were net buyers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 3637 Cr.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Futures Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 24200-24300; Supports 23900-23800

Banknifty – Resistances 58600-58800; Supports 57800-57200

Finnifty – Resistances 26850-27000; Supports 26600- 26400

 

F&O stocks in ban today: Nil

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