Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty down at pre-open; ZEE, Alembic Pharma, Hindustan Zinc in focus
India’s Sensex and Nifty opened lower on June 8, 2026, with declines of 1.08% and 1.13% respectively, driven by weak global cues and losses in stocks like Hindalco and Interglobe Aviation. ZEE Entertainment Enterprises plans to explore fundraising options, while EMS secured a Rs 102.8 crore construction contract in Varanasi, and institutional investors increased stakes in Adani Enterprises and Lenskart Solutions.
India’s benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened lower on June 8, 2026, with the Sensex down 803.13 points (1.08%) at 73,440.21 and the Nifty down 264.15 points (1.13%) at 23,102.55. The decline was attributed to weak global market cues, with 310 shares falling while only 107 advanced. Major losers included Hindalco, TMPV, Interglobe Aviation, Bajaj Finance, and Shriram Finance. ZEE Entertainment Enterprises announced plans to consider fundraising through equity shares or convertible securities, with a board meeting scheduled for June 10. The move aims to raise capital in one or more tranches. EMS received the lowest bidder status from UP Jal Nigam (Urban) in Varanasi for a construction project valued at approximately Rs 102.8 crore. The stock surged 6.44% to Rs 309.80, though trading volumes were significantly lower than the five-day average. Institutional activity included Viridian Asia Opportunities Master Fund acquiring a 0.1% stake in Lenskart Solutions for Rs 96.42 crore, while SBI Mutual Fund increased holdings in Adani Energy Solutions and Adani Enterprises. SBI bought 63.65 lakh shares in Adani Energy Solutions and 1.64 crore shares in Adani Enterprises, with total investments of Rs 957.9 crore and Rs 4,789.6 crore, respectively.
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