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Nifty and Sensex Climb as IT Stocks Surge; Focus on India-US Trade Talks

On June 2, Indian benchmark indices experienced a boost, with the Nifty rising by 100.95 points to close at 23,483.55 and the Sensex climbing 382.50 points to reach 74,649.84. Market analysts highlighted key resistance levels, while the ongoing trade discussions between India and the US drew investor attention. Major IT stocks led the gains, although some defensive sectors struggled. The positive sentiment was fueled by expectations surrounding the bilateral trade agreement negotiations.

MBN Business Reporter

MBN Business Reporter

Jun 2, 2026

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Nifty and Sensex Climb as IT Stocks Surge; Focus on India-US Trade TalksWire Service: IANS

Key Takeaways

  • Nifty gains 100.95 points, closing at 23,483.55
  • Sensex rises 382.50 points, ending at 74,649.84
  • Focus on India-US trade talks influences investor sentiment

So market finally showed some good movement on June 2 . Both Nifty and Sensex closed on positive note,and it looks like the IT stocks were the main reason for rally .

The numbers were pretty decent ah. Nifty index went up by 100.95 points,which is about 0.43%,and finished at 23,483.55 . And Sensex also saw a nice jump of 382.50 points,or 0.52%,closing the day at 74,649.84 .

And this upward trend is coming from strong buying in heavyweight IT stocks and also some cautious optimism about those big trade talks between India and United States.

Analysts are pointing out that 23,500–23,550 range is critical resistance zone for Nifty rn . If it breaks that level,sentiment could improve and maybe we'll see it push towards 23,750–23,800 . On the other side,23,300–23,250 is the big support to watch.

The real momentum was in the IT sector only . Companies like Tata Consultancy Services,Infosys,and HCL Technologies were the top gainers on Nifty and pretty much carried the whole market.

Few things standing out from this:

  • Key IT stocks like Tata Consultancy Services,Infosys,and HCL Technologies were leading the surge .
  • Nifty IT index was a big outperformer,while defensive sectors like Nifty Pharma were struggling.
  • Ongoing India-US trade discussions are really influencing how investors are feeling .

But the broader market also looked okay . Nifty MidCap index was up by 0.18% and Nifty SmallCap index gained 0.40% . Besides IT,sectors like Consumer Durables,Auto,and FMCG also did well. But Pharma and Healthcare were facing some pressure.

And honestly,everyone is watching these India-US trade negotiations very closely . There is a delegation led by Brendan Lynch,Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia,in New Delhi for a three-day discussion . They are trying to finalize some part of a trade agreement.

Market people are just waiting for some good news from that front . Any progress in trade pact is boosting the sentiment.

Now that earnings season is mostly over,attention is shifting to other things . Macroeconomic factors like monsoon forecasts,inflation trends,and what the Reserve Bank of India decides to do with its policy…

So much depends on these trade talks and RBI decisions now . Will this IT rally hold or is it just temporary reaction…

Wire Service: IANS
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