{"id":127099,"date":"2026-06-23T10:57:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T05:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=127099"},"modified":"2026-06-23T10:57:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T05:27:06","slug":"stock-market-today-june-23-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Market Today June 23, 2026: Nifty 50 at 24,104, IT Stocks Fall 2%, Pharma Surges 1.7% in Morning Session"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Stock market today June 23: Nifty 50 at 24,104 (flat), Sensex 77,125 (+0.04%). Nifty IT -1.80%, Pharma +1.73%. Infosys -3%, Cipla +2.5%. VIX 12.49.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The stock market today on June 23, 2026 is trading near flat at the index level, with the Nifty 50 at 24,104 and the Sensex at 77,125 as of the morning session, but a sharp sectoral divergence is defining the stock market today with technology stocks falling sharply while pharma stocks rally. The Nifty IT index is down 1.80%, making it the worst performing sectoral index in today&#8217;s stock market, dragged by <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/infy\/infosys-ltd-share-price-today\">Infosys<\/a> at -2.99%, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tcs\/tata-consultancy-services-ltd-share-price-today\">TCS<\/a> at -2.24%, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/techm\/tech-mahindra-ltd-share-price-today\">Tech Mahindra<\/a> at -1.84%, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/wipro\/wipro-ltd-share-price-today\">Wipro<\/a> at -1.78%. On the other side, Nifty Pharma is up 1.73% in the stock market today, led by <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/cipla\/cipla-ltd-share-price-today\">Cipla<\/a> (+2.51%), Dr Reddy&#8217;s (+1.68%), and Sun Pharma (+1.50%), with investors rotating into defensive and healthcare names amid global uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>India VIX is at 12.49 in the stock market today, down 2.73% from its previous close, signalling easing volatility and a relatively calm options market despite the sharp sector rotations. The broader market is treading water with the Nifty Bank at 57,868 (-0.12%), Nifty Auto at 26,673 (-0.11%), and Nifty Energy at 40,669 (-0.26%) all trading in modest negative territory, while Nifty FMCG at 49,395 (+0.08%) holds steady. Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, notes that the stock market today is reflecting a classic defensive rotation, with investors moving away from rate-sensitive and growth-oriented IT stocks into the pharma sector amid hawkish Fed signals and global macro uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=stock-market-today-june-23-2026\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Stock Market Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#Stock_Market_Today_June_23_2026_Sectoral_Indices_Snapshot\" title=\"Stock Market Today June 23, 2026: Sectoral Indices Snapshot\">Stock Market Today June 23, 2026: Sectoral Indices Snapshot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#Stock_Market_Today_June_23_2026_Top_Gainers_and_Losers\" title=\"Stock Market Today June 23, 2026: Top Gainers and Losers\">Stock Market Today June 23, 2026: Top Gainers and Losers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#Stock_Market_Today_June_23_2026_Key_Themes\" title=\"Stock Market Today June 23, 2026: Key Themes\">Stock Market Today June 23, 2026: Key Themes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#1_IT_Sector_Continues_Slide_Nifty_IT_Down_180\" title=\"1. IT Sector Continues Slide: Nifty IT Down 1.80%\">1. IT Sector Continues Slide: Nifty IT Down 1.80%<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#2_Pharma_Surges_173_Defensive_Rotation_Drives_Todays_Stock_Market\" title=\"2. Pharma Surges 1.73%: Defensive Rotation Drives Today&#8217;s Stock Market\">2. Pharma Surges 1.73%: Defensive Rotation Drives Today&#8217;s Stock Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#3_Banking_and_Financials_Mixed_in_Todays_Stock_Market\" title=\"3. Banking and Financials Mixed in Today&#8217;s Stock Market\">3. Banking and Financials Mixed in Today&#8217;s Stock Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#4_India_VIX_at_1249_Volatility_Cooling_Signals_Stability\" title=\"4. India VIX at 12.49: Volatility Cooling Signals Stability\">4. India VIX at 12.49: Volatility Cooling Signals Stability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#What_is_the_stock_market_today_on_June_23_2026\" title=\"What is the stock market today on June 23, 2026?\">What is the stock market today on June 23, 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#Why_are_IT_stocks_falling_today_on_June_23_2026\" title=\"Why are IT stocks falling today on June 23, 2026?\">Why are IT stocks falling today on June 23, 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#Why_is_Nifty_Pharma_rising_today\" title=\"Why is Nifty Pharma rising today?\">Why is Nifty Pharma rising today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#What_is_the_Nifty_50_level_today_June_23_2026\" title=\"What is the Nifty 50 level today, June 23, 2026?\">What is the Nifty 50 level today, June 23, 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#What_is_the_Sensex_today_on_June_23_2026\" title=\"What is the Sensex today on June 23, 2026?\">What is the Sensex today on June 23, 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#What_is_India_VIX_today\" title=\"What is India VIX today?\">What is India VIX today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#Which_stocks_are_the_top_gainers_today_in_the_stock_market\" title=\"Which stocks are the top gainers today in the stock market?\">Which stocks are the top gainers today in the stock market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stock-market-today-june-23-2026\/#Which_stocks_are_falling_the_most_today_in_the_stock_market\" title=\"Which stocks are falling the most today in the stock market?\">Which stocks are falling the most today in the stock market?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stock_Market_Today_June_23_2026_Sectoral_Indices_Snapshot\"><\/span><strong>Stock Market Today June 23, 2026: Sectoral Indices Snapshot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Index<\/th>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Change<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Day Range<\/th>\n<th>Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-50\/nifty-50-share-price-today\">Nifty 50<\/a><\/td>\n<td>24,104.10<\/td>\n<td>+1.20<\/td>\n<td>+0.00%<\/td>\n<td>24,040 &#8211; 24,136<\/td>\n<td>Flat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/sensex\/sensex-share-price-today'\">Sensex<\/a><\/td>\n<td>77,125.07<\/td>\n<td>+31.00<\/td>\n<td>+0.04%<\/td>\n<td>76,879 &#8211; 77,193<\/td>\n<td>Flat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-bank\/nifty-bank-share-price-today\">Nifty Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td>57,868.05<\/td>\n<td>-67.55<\/td>\n<td>-0.12%<\/td>\n<td>57,781 &#8211; 57,971<\/td>\n<td>Slight decline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/niftyit\/nifty-it-share-price-today\">Nifty IT<\/a><\/td>\n<td>27,130.35<\/td>\n<td>-498.20<\/td>\n<td>-1.80%<\/td>\n<td>27,099 &#8211; 27,429<\/td>\n<td>Sharp fall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-pharma\/nifty-pharma-share-price-today\">Nifty Pharma<\/a><\/td>\n<td>25,191.20<\/td>\n<td>+428.30<\/td>\n<td>+1.73%<\/td>\n<td>24,839 &#8211; 25,295<\/td>\n<td>Strong gain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-auto\/nifty-auto-share-price-today\">Nifty Auto<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26,673.00<\/td>\n<td>-30.45<\/td>\n<td>-0.11%<\/td>\n<td>26,626 &#8211; 26,733<\/td>\n<td>Flat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-fmcg\/nifty-fmcg-share-price-today\">Nifty FMCG<\/a><\/td>\n<td>49,394.55<\/td>\n<td>+39.45<\/td>\n<td>+0.08%<\/td>\n<td>49,154 &#8211; 49,515<\/td>\n<td>Flat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-energy\/nifty-energy-share-price-today\">Nifty Energy<\/a><\/td>\n<td>40,669.10<\/td>\n<td>-104.70<\/td>\n<td>-0.26%<\/td>\n<td>40,656 &#8211; 40,879<\/td>\n<td>Slight decline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India VIX<\/td>\n<td>12.49<\/td>\n<td>-0.35<\/td>\n<td>-2.73%<\/td>\n<td>12.43 &#8211; 12.97<\/td>\n<td>Cooling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"background: #E8EAFF; border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px 32px 24px 32px; margin: 24px 0; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif; cursor: pointer; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a0a23; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Get Expert Stock Picks Ahead of the Market<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #3a3a5c; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.6;\">When <strong style=\"color: #0a0a23;\">Univest analysts<\/strong> identify high-conviction stock opportunities, <em>investors pay attention.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #3a3a5c; margin: 0 0 20px 0;\">Unlock the latest <a style=\"color: #3b7fff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/payment?planType=ALL_PRO%20PLANS\">Top Stock Picks<\/a> on Univest<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #3B7FFF; color: #fff; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/payment?planType=ALL_PRO%20PLANS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the Stocks \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stock_Market_Today_June_23_2026_Top_Gainers_and_Losers\"><\/span><strong>Stock Market Today June 23, 2026: Top Gainers and Losers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stock<\/th>\n<th>Price (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Change (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>% Change<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Cipla<\/td>\n<td>1,451.20<\/td>\n<td>+35.50<\/td>\n<td>+2.51%<\/td>\n<td>Pharma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sun Pharma<\/td>\n<td>1,890.80<\/td>\n<td>+27.90<\/td>\n<td>+1.50%<\/td>\n<td>Pharma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dr Reddy&#8217;s<\/td>\n<td>1,312.40<\/td>\n<td>+21.70<\/td>\n<td>+1.68%<\/td>\n<td>Pharma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Bank<\/td>\n<td>1,364.40<\/td>\n<td>+12.00<\/td>\n<td>+0.89%<\/td>\n<td>Banking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank<\/td>\n<td>788.85<\/td>\n<td>+2.45<\/td>\n<td>+0.31%<\/td>\n<td>Banking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance<\/td>\n<td>1,327.90<\/td>\n<td>+1.40<\/td>\n<td>+0.11%<\/td>\n<td>Energy\/Conglomerate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Infosys<\/td>\n<td>1,033.60<\/td>\n<td>-31.80<\/td>\n<td>-2.99%<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TCS<\/td>\n<td>2,080.10<\/td>\n<td>-47.70<\/td>\n<td>-2.24%<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tech Mahindra<\/td>\n<td>1,408.80<\/td>\n<td>-26.40<\/td>\n<td>-1.84%<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wipro<\/td>\n<td>176.97<\/td>\n<td>-3.21<\/td>\n<td>-1.78%<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HCL Tech<\/td>\n<td>1,118.90<\/td>\n<td>-11.60<\/td>\n<td>-1.03%<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SBI<\/td>\n<td>1,036.00<\/td>\n<td>-4.75<\/td>\n<td>-0.46%<\/td>\n<td>Banking\/PSU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maruti<\/td>\n<td>13,349<\/td>\n<td>-72.00<\/td>\n<td>-0.54%<\/td>\n<td>Auto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HUL<\/td>\n<td>2,168.30<\/td>\n<td>-16.60<\/td>\n<td>-0.76%<\/td>\n<td>FMCG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stock_Market_Today_June_23_2026_Key_Themes\"><\/span><strong>Stock Market Today June 23, 2026: Key Themes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Track Live Stock Market Today Data on Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_IT_Sector_Continues_Slide_Nifty_IT_Down_180\"><\/span><strong>1. IT Sector Continues Slide: Nifty IT Down 1.80%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The dominant story in the stock market today is the continuation of the IT sector correction. Nifty IT is down 1.80% as of mid-morning on June 23, 2026, extending the sector-wide decline that began after Accenture&#8217;s earnings warning in mid-June triggered a broad reassessment of global IT spending outlook. Infosys is the biggest large-cap IT loser in today&#8217;s stock market at -2.99% (Rs 1,034), followed by TCS at -2.24% (Rs 2,080), Tech Mahindra at -1.84% (Rs 1,409), and Wipro at -1.78% (Rs 177). The IT sector&#8217;s weakness in the stock market today is also compounded by a stronger US dollar following the Federal Reserve&#8217;s hawkish June meeting, which increases the opportunity cost of holding high-PE, low-yield technology stocks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Pharma_Surges_173_Defensive_Rotation_Drives_Todays_Stock_Market\"><\/span><strong>2. Pharma Surges 1.73%: Defensive Rotation Drives Today&#8217;s Stock Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nifty Pharma is the top-performing index in the stock market today, rising 1.73% and hitting a session high of 25,294.50. Cipla is leading the gains in today&#8217;s stock market with a 2.51% advance to Rs 1,451, while Dr Reddy&#8217;s is up 1.68% to Rs 1,312 and Sun Pharma is gaining 1.50% to Rs 1,891. Divi&#8217;s Laboratories is also positive at Rs 6,839 (+0.76%). The pharma sector has been benefiting from a defensive rotation trade in the stock market today as investors de-risk from IT and move into businesses with domestic revenue visibility, recurring prescription demand, and limited exposure to global macro headwinds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Banking_and_Financials_Mixed_in_Todays_Stock_Market\"><\/span><strong>3. Banking and Financials Mixed in Today&#8217;s Stock Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Banking stocks are showing a mixed picture in the stock market today. Among private banks, ICICI Bank is the outperformer at +0.89% (Rs 1,364) and HDFC Bank is slightly positive at +0.31% (Rs 789). However, SBI is down 0.46% to Rs 1,036 in the stock market today, weighing on the Nifty Bank index which is down 0.12%. The Meta-CRED deal announced earlier today, which saw Meta invest $900 million in Cred with Kunal Shah leaving to lead WhatsApp globally, is a significant fintech development that could influence investor interest in India&#8217;s digital payments and financial technology stocks in today&#8217;s stock market session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_India_VIX_at_1249_Volatility_Cooling_Signals_Stability\"><\/span><strong>4. India VIX at 12.49: Volatility Cooling Signals Stability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>India VIX, the fear gauge of the stock market today, is at 12.49 and falling, down 2.73% from the previous close of 12.84. A VIX below 15 generally indicates a low-anxiety stock market environment where options sellers have an advantage and large intraday swings are less likely. The cooling VIX in the stock market today suggests that despite the IT-pharma rotation, the broader market is not in panic mode and institutional investors are not rushing to hedge positions. The declining VIX in today&#8217;s stock market is broadly constructive for Nifty 50 and could support a gradual recovery if the IT sector stabilises in the afternoon session.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The stock market today on June 23, 2026 is a story of two halves: IT stocks falling sharply and pharma rallying strongly, while the headline indices stay near flat. The stock market today reflects a cautious but not fearful investor stance, with VIX declining and defensive sectors attracting rotation flows. Investors tracking the stock market today should watch whether IT stocks stabilise near current levels or extend losses in the second half of the session. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making investment decisions based on intraday stock market today data.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track stock market today data, live prices and expert research on Univest.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Stock prices and index levels in this article are sourced from live exchange data as of 10:45 AM IST on June 23, 2026, and may not reflect end-of-day closing values. Data may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_stock_market_today_on_June_23_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is the stock market today on June 23, 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The stock market today on June 23, 2026 shows the Nifty 50 at 24,104 (near flat) and the Sensex at 77,125 (+31 points, +0.04%) as of the morning session. The stock market today is characterised by a sharp fall in IT stocks, with Nifty IT down 1.80%, while Nifty Pharma has surged 1.73%. India VIX is at 12.49, down 2.73%, indicating cooling market volatility.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_IT_stocks_falling_today_on_June_23_2026\"><\/span><strong>Why are IT stocks falling today on June 23, 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> IT stocks are falling in the stock market today on June 23, 2026 with Nifty IT down 1.80%. Major IT stocks including Infosys (-2.99%), TCS (-2.24%), Tech Mahindra (-1.84%), and Wipro (-1.78%) are all trading lower. The IT sector has been under sustained pressure due to concerns about US technology spending slowdowns, hawkish Fed signals affecting valuations of growth stocks, and the ongoing impact of the post-Accenture earnings warning that triggered the sector-wide correction earlier in June.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Nifty_Pharma_rising_today\"><\/span><strong>Why is Nifty Pharma rising today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Nifty Pharma is rising 1.73% in the stock market today on June 23, 2026, led by Cipla (+2.51%), Dr Reddy&#8217;s (+1.68%), and Sun Pharma (+1.50%). Pharma stocks are benefiting from a defensive rotation as investors move out of IT into pharma amid global uncertainty. The sector is also supported by a strong USFDA approval pipeline and steady domestic prescription growth in the post-war stabilisation environment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Nifty_50_level_today_June_23_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is the Nifty 50 level today, June 23, 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Nifty 50 is at 24,104.10 in the stock market today on June 23, 2026 as of the morning session around 10:45 AM IST. The index opened at 24,071.30, hit a high of 24,135.50 and a low of 24,040.05. The previous close was 24,102.90, so the Nifty 50 is essentially flat with a minimal change of +1.20 points today.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Sensex_today_on_June_23_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is the Sensex today on June 23, 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Sensex is at 77,125.07 in the stock market today on June 23, 2026 as of the morning session. The index opened at 77,086.05, reached a high of 77,192.63 and a low of 76,878.66. The previous close was 77,094.07, placing the Sensex up approximately 31 points or +0.04% in today&#8217;s stock market session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_India_VIX_today\"><\/span><strong>What is India VIX today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> India VIX is at 12.49 in today&#8217;s stock market session on June 23, 2026, down 0.35 points or -2.73% from the previous close of 12.84. A falling India VIX indicates declining market volatility and fear, which is a broadly positive signal for the stock market today. VIX at 12.49 suggests the options market is pricing in relatively low near-term volatility for Nifty 50.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_are_the_top_gainers_today_in_the_stock_market\"><\/span><strong>Which stocks are the top gainers today in the stock market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The top gainers in the stock market today on June 23, 2026 include Cipla (+2.51% to Rs 1,451), Dr Reddy&#8217;s (+1.68% to Rs 1,312), Sun Pharma (+1.50% to Rs 1,891), and ICICI Bank (+0.89% to Rs 1,364). The pharma sector is broadly positive today, with all major pharma stocks gaining ground in the current stock market session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_are_falling_the_most_today_in_the_stock_market\"><\/span><strong>Which stocks are falling the most today in the stock market?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The top losers in the stock market today on June 23, 2026 include Infosys (-2.99% to Rs 1,034), TCS (-2.24% to Rs 2,080), Tech Mahindra (-1.84% to Rs 1,409), and Wipro (-1.78% to Rs 177). 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