Indian markets close higher as Nifty 50 reclaims 24,200; HDFC Bank, Vedanta in focus

Bullish sentiment returned to Indian equities on Friday, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing above the 24,200 level. Investors are now eyeing HDFC Bank and Vedanta for early Monday moves.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-06 02:40 UTC · 1 min read

Indian equity markets ended the week on a positive note, with benchmark indices closing in the green.

The Nifty 50 reclaimed the psychologically significant 24,200 mark, signaling renewed investor confidence ahead of the weekend.

The Gift Nifty, a proxy for opening sentiment, was trading near the 24,340 mark, down more than 13 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.

The broader Sensex also posted gains, adding 261.79 points, or 0.34%, to finish the session at 77,763.91.

Despite the positive close, early indications for the following session pointed to a cautious start.

The Gift Nifty, a proxy for opening sentiment, was trading near the 24,340 mark, down more than 13 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.

This slight dip suggests traders may be taking profits or awaiting further clarity before committing to new positions.