Sensex Nifty Live Updates July 21: Nifty Climbs Back Above 25,000 as Optimism Returns to Markets

Indian markets closed the day on a positive note, with both the Nifty 50 and Sensex posting moderate gains amid mixed global cues. Investor focus remained sharp on key earnings announcements as several major companies, including UltraTech Cement and Eternal, unveiled their quarterly results. While select sectors like infrastructure and pharmaceuticals drove buying interest, some heavyweight stocks such as Reliance saw profit booking, adding a cautious tone. Meanwhile, steady performances in Asian markets and upbeat U.S. futures hinted at a cautiously optimistic mood heading into the next trading session.

Stock Market Outlook for Monday, July 21:

• Indian Markets End Higher: The Nifty 50 gained 0.49% to close at 25,090, while the Sensex rose 0.54% to 82,200, supported by strong performances from sectors including cement, infrastructure, and select banking stocks.
• Top Movers: Eternal led the gainers with a 5.64% rise, followed by Persistent (+4.17%) and UPL (+3.92%). On the downside, AU Small Finance Bank declined sharply by 5.28%, with IEX (-3.52%) and Reliance (-3.21%) also weighing on sentiment.
• Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets closed mostly higher, with the Hang Seng up 0.68% and Shanghai Composite gaining 0.72%, while the Nikkei dipped 0.21%. European indices slipped marginally in mid-session trade. U.S. futures indicated a positive start ahead of today’s open, with Dow Jones and Nasdaq futures up by around 0.27%.

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*As of 15:30 IST

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Earnings on Radar:

A slew of major companies are set to release their Q1FY26 results today. Key names include UltraTech Cement, Eternal, Havells India, Globe Civil Projects, and IDBI Bank. Investors will also be watching updates from Oberoi Realty, UCO Bank, PNB Housing Finance, Mahindra Logistics, and Dodla Dairy, all scheduled to report earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Reliance Industries

Reliance reported a sharp 76.5% jump in Q1 profit, hitting ₹30,783 crore, driven by strong performance across its retail and other verticals. Revenue grew 6% year-on-year to ₹2.73 lakh crore, while its retail business alone clocked an 11% increase. However, the exploration and production segment lagged behind.

HDFC Bank

India’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank posted a slight 1.3% dip in consolidated net profit at ₹16,258 crore. Margins narrowed slightly, with the net interest margin slipping to 3.35%. Nonetheless, average CASA deposits grew 6.1% year-on-year to ₹8,604 billion, offering a cushion.

JSW Steel

Despite a muted rise in revenue at ₹43,147 crore, JSW Steel’s quarterly net profit more than doubled to ₹2,209 crore. Domestic capacity utilisation stood at 87% amid planned maintenance, while crude steel output saw a healthy 14% annual growth.

Yes Bank

Yes Bank posted a strong 59.4% surge in net profit to ₹801 crore for Q1FY26. While net interest margin held steady at 2.5%, non-interest income jumped over 46%. The CASA ratio improved to 32.8%, reflecting healthy deposit growth.

Central Bank of India

The state-run bank, Central Bank of India reported a 32.8% rise in Q1 profit to ₹1,169 crore. Net interest income came in at ₹3,383 crore, while margins remained solid at 3.16%, highlighting improved operational efficiency.

Indian Stock Market Recap: July 18

On July 18, 2025, Indian markets ended lower for the second straight session, with the Sensex falling 501 points to 81,757 and the Nifty slipping below 25,000 to close at 24,968. The decline was driven by a sharp sell-off in financial stocks, particularly Axis Bank, which dropped over 5% after reporting weak Q1 earnings. Broader financials and private banks also dragged indices down, while foreign investor outflows and cautious global sentiment added pressure. Defensive names like Wipro and Bajaj Finance offered limited support, but overall market breadth remained weak, with mid- and small-caps mostly subdued.

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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell: 374.7
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell: 2,103.5

*As of 09:33 IST

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