Share Market LIVE: Nifty holds above 18500, Sensex up 80 pts; Bank Nifty above 43950, HeroMotocorp, Hindalco gain

Here are the key highlights from the share market updates as of June 2, 2023:

The NSE Nifty 50 surged 70.40 points or 0.38% to 18,558.15, while the BSE Sensex jumped 213.8 points or 0.34% to 62,642.34.

Bank Nifty soared 229.05 points or 0.52% to 44,019.25.

Nifty Auto climbed 86.90 points or 0.61% to 14,343.90.

Nifty Metal gained 67.60 points or 1.15% to 5,951.80.

Nifty Realty skyrocketed 6.50 points or 1.34% to 490.50.

Top gainers on the Nifty 50 were Hero Motocorp, Hindalco, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, and Bajaj Auto.

Top losers on the Nifty 50 were HDFC Life, Coal India, Sun Pharma, Cipla, and Asian Paints.

Please note that this information is based on the provided news article, and stock market conditions can change rapidly. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on share market performance and individual stocks, it's recommended to refer to reliable financial news sources or consult with a financial advisor.

The provided information consists of stock-specific actions and market updates. Here are the key highlights:

MOIL: The share price of MOIL increased by 2.92% to Rs 163.70 after the company reported a record production growth of 43% in May 2023.

Hero Motocorp: The share price of Hero Motocorp surged by 2.66% to Rs 2875.55 after the company recorded a 7% year-on-year growth in sales for May 2023.

UNO Minda: The share price of UNO Minda jumped by 1.71% to Rs 564.55 after the company completed the sale of a 26% stake in Minda Nexgentech.

Aditya Birla Capital and Grasim: Aditya Birla Capital's share price rose by 1.43% to Rs 174.15, and Grasim's share price increased by 0.92% to Rs 1717. This followed the approval of a preferential issuance of Rs 1,250 crore by Aditya Birla Capital to its promoter and promoter group entity.

Coal India: Coal India's share price fell by 0.52% to Rs 229.35. The government's disinvestment bid for Coal India received an overwhelming response from institutional investors.

Nifty Realty: The Nifty Realty index surged by 1.37%, with top gainers including Sobha, Godrej Properties, DLF, The Phoenix Mills, and Mahindra Lifespace Developers.

Bank Nifty: The Bank Nifty index increased by 0.52% to 44,019.25, with top gainers including Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, PNB, and IDFC First Bank.

Nifty and Sensex: The NSE Nifty 50 opened in the green, gaining 70.40 points or 0.38% to 18,558.15, while the BSE Sensex soared 213.8 points or 0.34% to 62,642.34.

• NSE Top Gainers

top gainers in the NSE (National Stock Exchange) for the Nifty 50 index:

• Hero MotoCorp Ltd.

LTP: 2,887.3

Change: 86.90

% Change: 3.10%

Prev Close: 2,800.4

High: 2,912.65

Low: 2,836

Volume: 14,08,011

• Hindalco Industries Ltd.

LTP: 415.8

Change: 9.45

% Change: 2.33%

Prev Close: 406.35

High: 416.9

Low: 412.05

Volume: 50,93,590

• Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.

LTP: 4,605.85

Change: 53.80

% Change: 1.18%

Prev Close: 4,552.05

High: 4,614

Low: 4,565.05

Volume: 2,41,974

• Titan Company Ltd.

LTP: 2,860

Change: 32.75

% Change: 1.16%

Prev Close: 2,827.25

High: 2,871

Low: 2,826.45

Volume: 6,94,848

• Tata Steel Ltd.

LTP: 107.1

Change: 1.15

% Change: 1.09%

Prev Close: 105.95

High: 107.65

Low: 106.5

Volume: 1,64,38,602

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