Stock market today, June 30 -- The domestic benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex, opened slightly lower on Monday, pausing after last week's increases fueled by reduced geopolitical tensions, better global signals, and a resurgence in foreign investments.

The Nifty 50 decreased by 0.01% to 25,637 points, while the Sensex dropped 0.05% to 84,024.65 as of 9:25 IST.

Gains across most sectors were countered by profit-taking in the financial and automotive sectors. In contrast, small- and mid-cap indices outperformed, climbing 0.8% and 0.4%, respectively.

Analysts indicated that some investors might be reducing their positions due to elevated valuations, yet the overall sentiment remains positive despite the pause.

According to Rupak De ...