Stock Market Today, July 17: Markets End Strong Despite Weak Global Cues; Bank Nifty Surges Over 1.5%
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Last Updated: 17th July 2026 - 04:01 pm
Indian equity markets ended with strong gains, as the Sensex advanced 1.25% and the Nifty 50 rose 1.09%, driven by robust buying in banking and IT stocks. Tech Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Jio Financial, and TCS emerged among the top gainers, while select metal and pharma stocks declined. Despite weak global cues and losses across Asian, European, and U.S. markets, domestic sentiment remained resilient, supported by broad-based buying.
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Stock Market Highlights, July 17
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Domestic Indices Rally: Indian benchmarks ended sharply higher, with the Sensex climbing 1.25% to 78,151.45 and the Nifty 50 gaining 1.09% to 24,334.30. Banking and IT stocks led the rally, with Tech Mahindra surging 4.14%, followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank and Jio Financial.
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Global Cues Weak: Asian markets closed sharply lower, led by a 4.03% decline in Japan’s Nikkei, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite also ended in the red. European markets traded lower mid-session, with FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 posting broad-based losses.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended lower, with the NASDAQ dropping 1.47%, the S&P 500 declining 0.51%, and the Dow Jones slipping 0.20%. Technology stocks remained under pressure, reflecting cautious investor sentiment despite resilience in select defensive sectors.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Tech Mahindra | 4.14% |
| Kotak Mahindra | 3.39% |
| Jio Financial | 3.11% |
| TCS | 3.09% |
| Reliance | 2.36% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| Hindalco | -1.58% |
| Dr Reddys Labs | -1.08% |
| Wipro | -0.98% |
| Sun Pharma | -0.90% |
| Max Healthcare | -0.76% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,341.50 | 0.71% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,334.30 | 1.09% |
| Nifty Bank | 58,521.40 | 1.63% |
| SENSEX | 78,151.45 | 1.25% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 13.235 | 2.76% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 64,141 | -4.03% |
| Hang Seng | 24,562 | -1.78% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,369 | -2.98% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,562 | -0.08% |
| DAX | 24,699 | -0.87% |
| CAC 40 | 8,288 | -1.07% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,211 | -1.14% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 52,552.97 | -0.20% |
| NASDAQ | 25,881.95 | -1.47% |
| S&P 500 | 7,533.77 | -0.51% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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