India's benchmark Sensex closed at 77,042 points on June 18, 2026, down 0.15% from the previous session, as investors stayed cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the day. Markets also tracked the Modi-Trump bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in France, their first in-person talks in over a year. Trent led gainers with a 7.1% surge, followed by Bharat Electronics (3.1%), Eternal (2%) and Tata Steel (1.5%), while Bajaj Finserv and Axis Bank were among the laggards.
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Sensex Closes at 77,042 on June 18 Amid G7 Summit, Fed Rate Decision Watch
Key Points
- India's benchmark Sensex closed at 77,042 points on June 18, 2026, down 0.15% from the previous session, as investors stayed cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the day
- Markets also tracked the Modi-Trump bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in France, their first in-person talks in over a year
- Trent led gainers with a 7.1% surge, followed by Bharat Electronics (3.1%), Eternal (2%) and Tata Steel (1.5%), while Bajaj Finserv and Axis Bank were among the laggards
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• Sensex close, 18 June 2026: 77,042 (-0.15%) • Top gainer: Trent (+7.1%); BEL +3.1%, Eternal +2% • Market caution linked to US Fed decision and Modi-Trump G7 meeting
