Stock Market Today, July 29: Benchmarks Finish Firm Despite Mixed Global Cues; Jio Financial, HUL and Infosys Lead Gainers
Last Updated: 29th July 2026 - 04:15 pm
Indian markets ended sharply higher, with the Sensex rising 1.16% and the Nifty gaining 1.10%, supported by strong buying in financial, IT, and FMCG stocks. Jio Financial, HUL, and Infosys emerged as the top gainers, while India VIX fell 4.40%, indicating easing volatility. Global markets were mixed, with strength in Hong Kong offset by weakness in Japan. Meanwhile, U.S. markets ended the previous session on a mixed but broadly positive note.
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Stock Market Highlights, July 29
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Domestic Indices Rally: Indian benchmarks ended with strong gains, as the Sensex climbed 1.16% to 77,654.60 and the Nifty 50 advanced 1.10% to 24,250.20. Jio Financial led the rally with a 5.23% surge, followed by HUL and Infosys, while India VIX declined 4.40%.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets ended mixed, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rising 1.96% and Shanghai Composite gaining 0.40%, while Japan’s Nikkei fell 1.49%. European markets traded mixed at mid-session, with the FTSE 100 edging higher, whereas the DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 slipped.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the Dow Jones gaining 1.03% and the S&P 500 rising 0.21%, while the NASDAQ slipped 0.22%. Investor sentiment remained resilient despite mixed performance across technology and broader market sectors.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Jio Financial | 5.23% |
| HUL | 4.70% |
| Infosys | 4.51% |
| Hindalco | 2.78% |
| Larsen | 2.59% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Adani Ports | -3.10% |
| M&M | -1.51% |
| Power Grid Corp | -0.86% |
| Eicher Motors | -0.73% |
| Bharat Elec | -0.37% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,303.50 | 0.01% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,250.20 | 1.10% |
| Nifty Bank | 57,205.90 | 0.79% |
| SENSEX | 77,654.60 | 1.16% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 12.0075 | -4.40% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 61,434 | -1.49% |
| Hang Seng | 25,807 | 1.96% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,446 | 0.40% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,894 | 0.22% |
| DAX | 25,411 | -0.23% |
| CAC 40 | 8,402 | -0.66% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,260 | -0.49% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 52,747.32 | 1.03% |
| NASDAQ | 24,876.91 | -0.22% |
| S&P 500 | 7,428.78 | 0.21% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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