Sensex Nifty Live Updates July 16: Markets End Steady Amid Mixed Global Cues

Indian markets ended marginally higher on Wednesday, with select IT and banking stocks lending support. The Nifty 50 inched up 0.06% to close at 25,212, while the Sensex added 0.08% to finish at 82,634. M&M, Wipro, and SBI were among the top gainers, whereas Shriram Finance, Sun Pharma, and Tata Steel saw notable declines. Globally, Asian markets closed mixed—Shanghai was flat, while the Hang Seng and Nikkei posted slight losses. In Europe, indices traded mostly higher in mid-session, while U.S. futures indicated a cautious start with mild losses in the Nasdaq and S&P 500.

Stock Market Highlights, July 16:

• Indian Market Ends Flat: The Nifty 50 closed at 25,212, up 0.06%, while the Sensex ended slightly higher at 82,634, gaining 0.08%. Markets remained largely range-bound through the day.
• Top Performers and Laggards: M&M led the gains with a rise of 2.17%, followed by Wipro, SBI, Tech Mahindra, and Nestle. On the losing side, Shriram Finance fell the most at 2.35%, along with declines in Eternal, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, and Cipla.
• Global Markets Mixed: Asian markets saw a mixed close, with slight losses in Nikkei and Hang Seng, while Shanghai remained flat. European markets traded positively in the mid-session, whereas U.S. futures showed a cautious trend.

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Here are the top stocks to watch today following their latest earnings and key business updates.

HDFC Life

HDFC Life reported a 14.4% year-on-year rise in its Q1 FY26 net profit, reaching ₹547 crore compared to ₹478 crore during the same quarter last year.

Zydus Lifesciences

Zydus Lifesciences has secured final approval from the USFDA for its Celecoxib capsules in four strengths: 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, and 400 mg. The medication is prescribed for managing pain and inflammation linked to conditions like arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual discomfort.

ICICI Lombard General Insurance

ICICI Lombard recorded a 28.7% surge in net profit for the June quarter, rising to ₹747 crore from ₹580 crore a year ago. Its gross written premium saw a 1.5% uptick to ₹8,053 crore, while gross direct premium income edged up 0.6% to ₹7,735 crore.

HDB Financial Services

HDB Financial posted a marginal 2% decline in net profit for Q1 FY26. The profit after tax came in at ₹568 crore, slightly down from ₹582 crore in the year-ago quarter.

Bajaj Finserv

The IRDAI has approved the transfer of Allianz SE’s 26% stake in both Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance. The shares will be acquired by Bajaj Finserv along with promoter entities Bajaj Holdings & Investment and Jamnalal Sons.

Stock Market Outlook for July 16:

• Muted Opening Likely: Gift Nifty is trading nearly flat with a marginal gain of 0.05%, suggesting a subdued start for Indian equities. Nifty opened almost unchanged at 25,196, just a point above its previous close.
• Mixed Global Signals: While the Nasdaq posted a slight gain of 0.18%, the Dow Jones slipped nearly 1%. Asian markets are trading positively, with the Nikkei and Hang Seng both in green, indicating cautious optimism in the region.
• Cautious Sentiment Despite Institutional Support: FII and DII inflows remain positive, with DIIs net buying ₹1,555 crore. However, low put-call ratios (Nifty PCR at 0.66) and max pain levels aligning with current spot prices point to range-bound movement and cautious sentiment in the derivatives space.
   

Indian Stock Market Recap: July 15

Indian stock markets closed higher on Tuesday, supported by gains across key sectors and firm global cues. The Nifty 50 rose 0.45% to finish at 25,195, while the Sensex advanced 0.39% to end at 82,570.

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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell: 120.50
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell: 1,555.00

*As of 09:33 IST
 

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