Sensex Nifty Live Updates July 17: Indian Markets Slip Amid Mixed Global Cues and Sectoral Pressure

Indian benchmarks ended lower on July 17, with the Nifty 50 slipping 0.39% to 25,111 and the Sensex falling 0.45% to 82,259, weighed down by losses in IT and banking stocks. In the global landscape, Asian markets closed mixed, with the Nikkei and Shanghai Composite posting gains, while the Hang Seng edged slightly lower. European indices traded higher in mid-session, and U.S. futures hovered flat to mildly positive, signaling a cautious tone ahead of Wall Street’s open.

Stock Market Highlights, July 17:

• Indices End Lower: Indian markets closed in the red with the Sensex down 0.45% at 82,259 and Nifty falling 0.39% to 25,111, erasing early gains amid profit booking in heavyweight IT and banking stocks.
• Top Movers:
  • Gainers: Tata Consumer (+2.24%), Tata Steel (+1.67%), Hindalco (+1%) led the session on strong buying interest.
  • Losers: Tech Mahindra (-2.72%), IndusInd Bank (-1.88%), and Infosys (-1.57%) dragged indices lower.
• Mixed Global Sentiment:
  • Asia: Nikkei (+0.6%), Shanghai (+0.48%) firm; Hang Seng slightly down (-0.077%).
  • Europe (mid-session): FTSE 100 (+0.5%), CAC 40 (+0.9%) show strength.
  • U.S. Futures: Trade flat-to-positive, reflecting cautious optimism.

Stay informed with our in-depth look at what’s driving the stock market tomorrow.

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*As of 15:30 IST

Stock to Watch Today:

Earnings in Focus

Investors should track for shares of Axis Bank, Wipro, Jio Financial Services, LTIMindtree, and HDFC AMC, among others, as these companies are set to announce their quarterly earnings today. Key sector insights may also emerge from results by Polycab India, Tata Communications, Ceat, and Indian Hotels Company. 

Stay tuned to our results calendar for timely updates on today's key earnings announcements.

Maruti Suzuki India

Maruti has upgraded safety standards by adding six airbags as standard in its Ertiga and Baleno models. This enhancement will lead to an average price hike of 1.4% for Ertiga and 0.5% for Baleno, effective July 16.

State Bank of India (SBI)

SBI has initiated a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) with a floor price of ₹811.05 per share, which is slightly below its last close of ₹831.55. Market participants may watch for demand and pricing response from institutional investors.

Godrej Properties

The company has forayed into Raipur’s real estate market by acquiring 50 acres of land, planning premium plotted residential development with a potential saleable area of 9.5 lakh sq ft.

Zydus Lifesciences

Zydus Lifesciences' manufacturing facility in Gujarat has cleared a remote USFDA assessment with no observations. This supports the approval process for Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets in multiple strengths.

Reliance Infrastructure

The Board has approved plans to raise up to ₹6,000 crore via equity or linked instruments and up to ₹3,000 crore through NCDs. Shareholders' approval will be sought for these fund-raising efforts, indicating expansion or refinancing strategies.

Indian Stock Market Recap: July 16

On July 16, 2025, Indian equity benchmarks ended the session on a mildly positive note, with the Sensex rising 0.08% to close at 82,634, and the Nifty 50 gaining 0.06% to settle at 25,212. The market remained largely range-bound throughout the day, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid mixed global cues. Buying interest in banking and IT stocks helped support the indices, although broader participation was limited. The trading day lacked strong directional momentum, with technical indicators and derivatives data pointing to consolidation near current levels. Despite muted action, domestic institutional buying provided some underpinning to the overall market.

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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell: -1,858
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell: 1,223

*As of 09:40 IST

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