Nifty holds near 24,280 and Sensex tops 77,700 as Bitcoin rebounds past $75,500 on fresh ETF inflows — your 2 PM markets, crypto and gold rate update for 21 August 2026.
Indian markets reopen after the Muharram holiday with FII and DII both net buyers, Nifty near 24,056, Bitcoin at ₹56.1L, and a pivotal triple F&O expiry looming on June 30. Here’s your complete morning market briefing for June 29, 2026.
Nifty pared early gains to close near 24,078 after Iran’s renewed Hormuz closure spooked traders, while Bitcoin holds above ₹62.5 lakh and gold slips on a stronger dollar — your 2 PM markets wrap.