The Indian benchmark indices ended higher on July 2, 2026, supported by strong gains in information technology stocks.
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,175.70, up 169.85 points (0.71%), after trading between 24,058.80 and 24,194.55 during the session. Market breadth remained positive, with 33 Nifty 50 stocks advancing and 17 declining.
On July 2, 2026, the Nifty 50 ended at 24,175.70, gaining 169.85 points (0.71%). The index opened at 24,062.20, touched an intraday high of 24,194.55, and a low of 24,058.80.
Over the last 1 week, the stock has delivered a return of 0.50%. Over the past 1 month, it has gained 2.95%.
Information technology stocks dominated the gainers' list, led by Infosys.
Company | Closing Price (₹) | Change | % Change |
1,042.60 | +57.30 | +5.82% | |
1,424.40 | +62.20 | +4.57% | |
1,081.40 | +47.20 | +4.56% | |
2,070.90 | +88.30 | +4.45% | |
1,859.10 | +61.50 | +3.42% |
Among the laggards, healthcare, banking, infrastructure, and energy stocks ended lower.
Company | Closing Price (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
1,127.90 | -12.00 | -1.05% | |
4,057.00 | -35.60 | -0.87% | |
1,359.20 | -9.50 | -0.69% | |
1,445.70 | -8.10 | -0.56% | |
1,301.90 | -6.10 | -0.47% |
The Nifty IT index emerged as the top-performing sector on July 2, 2026, gaining 4.64%. Other sectors that ended in the green included Nifty Realty (+1.45%), Nifty Consumer Durables (+1.43%), and Nifty Chemicals (+1.41%).
On the downside, Nifty PSU Bank declined 0.43%, while Nifty MidSmall Financial Services slipped 0.28%.
Overall market breadth remained positive on the NSE on July 2, 2026, with 2,226 stocks advancing compared to 1,145 declines, while 81 stocks remained unchanged. A total of 3,452 stocks were traded during the session, reflecting broad-based participation across the market.
During the session, 136 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 34 stocks hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 130 stocks were locked in the upper circuit and 83 stocks in the lower circuit.
India's total market capitalisation stood at ₹479.80 lakh crore (approximately US$5.04 trillion) as of July 2, 2026.
Indian equity markets ended higher on July 2, 2026, with the Nifty 50 gaining 0.71%, led by strong buying in information technology stocks. Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCLTech, TCS, and Bajaj Finserv were among the top gainers, while Max Healthcare, LT, Axis Bank, Nestle India, and Reliance Industries ended as the top losers.
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Published on: Jul 2, 2026, 4:46 PM IST
Rakesh Deshmukh
Rakesh Deshmukh is a financial content specialist with around 3 years of experience writing impactful content across equities, mutual funds, IPOs, and personal finance. At Angel One, he decodes real-time market trends and breaking news, helping investors and traders stay updated. He also helps investors make informed decisions by simplifying market fundamentals and technical analysis. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce.
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