POST MARKET
Indian benchmark indices ended higher in a volatile session on June 18, with the Nifty closing near the 24,200 mark. Sentiment improved on the back of softer crude oil prices and supportive global cues, even as investors assessed the US Federal Reserve’s hawkish policy stance.
Except IT and Energy, all other sectoral indices ended in the green with Media, Pharma, PSU Bank, Private Bank and Realty up 0.5% each.
The broader performed in line with frontline indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices rising 0.4 percent each.
STOCKS IN NEWS
Bata India
Shares of Bata India surged over 16.57 percent on Thursday after the footwear maker announced the appointment of Sanjay Rao as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Max Healthcare Institute
Max Healthcare Institute shares jumped 6 percent, emerging as the top gainer on the Nifty 50. The Max Healthcare stock was trading at Rs 1,088 in afternoon trade, valuing the hospital operator at about Rs 1.05 lakh crore. The rally significantly outpaced the broader market, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.17 percent at the time.
Fsn E-Commerce Ventures
Shares of FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent of beauty retailer Nykaa, rose 6% to hit 52-week high on June 18 as the firm unveiled its FY30 vision at its Annual Investor Day 2026, outlining its ambition to become a $5 billion-plus beauty and lifestyle business.
Cohance Lifesciences
Shares of Advent-backed Cohance Lifesciences declined 2.43 percent on Thursday after the company said it accepted the resignation of its Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer Himanshu Agarwal.
Souce: Moneycontrol,
