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FMCG, auto, and healthcare shares remain under pressure during trade.
Infosys, Asian Paints, and InterGlobe Aviation support benchmark indices.
Merritronix IPO opens while Aureate Tradde IPO enters day two.
The Indian stock market stays almost flat on Monday, June 1, 2026. The market starts the day with gains but later loses momentum as FMCG shares decline. Traders stay cautious as they await further updates on a possible US-Iran deal.
At the time of writing, the Nifty50 fell 5.50 points or 0.02 percent to 23,538.90. The Sensex rises 45.28 points or 0.06 percent to 74,822.45.
The market shows weak movement after early gains as investors avoid big trades. Global news and sector pressure keep the mood cautious during the session.
FMCG stocks remain under pressure on Monday. Selling in major consumer companies pulls the market lower and removes most of the early gains.
The Nifty FMCG index trades in the red during the session. Traders stay worried about expensive valuations and slower demand in some consumer businesses.
Apart from FMCG shares, the Nifty Auto and Nifty Healthcare indices also trade lower. Auto shares see profit booking after recent gains. Healthcare stocks also stay weak during the day.
However, some sectors support the market. The Nifty IT index trades higher as investors buy technology shares. The Nifty Media index also moves up and helps the market remain stable.
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Some large companies help the benchmark indices avoid heavy losses.
InterGlobe Aviation becomes one of the top gainers in the Nifty50 index. Strong buying in the aviation stock lifts market mood.
Asian Paints also trades higher after recent weakness in the stock price. Buyers return to the counter during the session.
Infosys supports the IT sector with fresh gains. Buying technology stocks gives support to both the Sensex and the Nifty.
These gains balance weakness in FMCG and healthcare shares. Given this reason, the market stays near the flat line instead of falling sharply.
The broader market gives mixed signals on Monday.
The Nifty MidCap index fell 0.28 percent led by selling in several mid-sized companies. Traders book profits in many counters after strong rallies in the past few weeks.
At the same time, the Nifty SmallCap index rises 0.27 percent. Small-cap shares continue to see buying interest from retail investors.
The mixed trend in broader markets shows that investors remain selective while choosing stocks.
Global developments remain important for market direction.
US President Donald Trump says in an interview with Fox News that Washington wants a deal with Iran where Tehran never gets nuclear weapons.
Trump also says the United States wants a quick agreement but does not want to rush the process.
These comments keep global markets careful as investors closely watch every update related to Iran and the United States.
Indian traders also stay alert as global tension may affect crude oil prices and overall market sentiment.
The IPO market remains busy on Monday with fresh public offers.
Merritronix IPO opens for subscription today. The IPO is a book-build issue worth ₹70.03 crore. The entire issue consists of fresh shares.
Aureate Tradde IPO enters the second day of subscription. The company plans to raise ₹27.29 crore from the primary market.
The issue price stands at ₹70 per share, while the lot size stays fixed at 2,000 shares.
Retail investors continue to show interest in IPOs despite mixed movement in the stock market.
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The stock market currently moves in a narrow range as investors wait for fresh triggers.
Global uncertainty and weakness in FMCG shares limit strong upward movement. At the same time, gains in IT stocks support the market.
Experts expect volatile trade in the coming sessions as traders track global news, crude oil prices, and foreign investor activity.
Stock-specific action may continue until the market gets a stronger direction.
The Indian equity benchmarks are trading flat, with the BSE Sensex hovering near the 74,822 mark and the NSE Nifty50 holding steady at the 23,538 level.
The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is experiencing notable weakness, acting as the main drag on investor sentiment and keeping the broader indices from gaining upward momentum.
Information Technology (IT) stocks are seeing selective buying interest, providing a vital cushion to the market and offsetting the downward pressure coming from the weak consumer goods sector.
Market participants are closely monitoring geopolitical updates regarding US-Iran developments, alongside shifting global oil prices, to assess their potential impact on broader market movements.
In addition to keeping an eye on traditional large-cap stocks, investors are actively tracking broader market movements and evaluating subscription opportunities in fresh IPO openings.
