Indian equity markets traded in positive territory on 1 July 2026, with benchmark indices posting modest gains led by buying in midcap and IT stocks. The Sensex advanced 148.72 points (0.19%) to 76,627.39, while the Nifty 50 rose 43.50 points (0.18%) to 23,909.25.
The Nifty Bank index gained 63.00 points (0.11%) to 57,605.90, reflecting steady buying in banking stocks. Broader markets outperformed, with the Nifty Midcap 100 climbing 245.60 points (0.40%) to 62,043.30, indicating continued investor interest in mid-sized companies.
The technology sector also remained firm, with the Nifty IT index rising 79.15 points (0.30%) to 26,378.20. Market breadth was positive, with 1,195 advancing stocks against 419 declining stocks on the NSE, signalling broad-based buying across sectors.
