Finance
Stock Market Highlights on Monday, June 8, 2026: The Nifty50 and the Sensex closed lower due to increased tensions in West Asia.
According to reports, Iran fired missiles at Israel, casting doubt on prospects for a peace accord between Washington and Tehran and raising concerns about the validity of the ceasefire.
The Nifty50 closed 243.70 points, or 1.04 percent, lower at 23,123.00, while the Sensex slid 0.97 percent, or 719.08 points, to 73,524.26.
The Nifty MidCap and Nifty SmallCap closed 1.40 percent and 1.92 percent lower, respectively. Sector-wise, the Nifty Realty, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Auto underperformed, while the Nifty Healthcare did well.
