Sensex Nifty Live Updates July 9: Indian Markets End Slightly Lower; Global Cues Remain Mixed

Indian benchmarks ended slightly lower today, with the Nifty 50 slipping 0.18% to close at 25,476 and the Sensex down 0.21% at 83,536. Among global cues, Asian markets showed a mixed trend—while the Nikkei closed higher, the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite ended in the red. European indices traded firm in the mid-session, and U.S. futures indicated a mildly positive start ahead of Wall Street’s opening.

Stock Market Highlights, July 9:

• Indices End Lower Amid Metal & Tech Drag: Both Sensex and Nifty closed in the red, slipping 0.21% and 0.18% respectively, as losses in metal and IT stocks weighed on market sentiment.
• Finance and FMCG Stocks Shine: Shriram Finance (+1.81%), Bajaj Finance (+1.40%), and HUL (+1.28%) emerged as the top gainers, lending some support to the indices amid a mixed sectoral performance.
• Global Markets Offer Mixed Signals: Asian markets ended mixed, while European indices traded higher in the mid-session. U.S. futures were marginally positive, hinting at a cautious global risk mood.

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

Tata Steel

Tata Steel India reported crude steel production of 5.26 million tonnes for the quarter ended June 30, remaining steady compared to the same period last year.

JSW Steel Ltd

JSW Steel recorded a 14% year-on-year rise in consolidated crude steel output, reaching 7.26 million tonnes in the first quarter of FY26. The company's Indian operations contributed 7.02 million tonnes, reflecting a 15% increase over Q1 FY25.

Union Bank of India

Union Bank’s total business for Q1 FY26 grew by 5% year-on-year, reaching ₹22.1 lakh crore, up from ₹21.08 lakh crore reported during the same quarter last year.

Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd

Dixon Technologies announced the creation of a joint venture named Lightanium Technologies Pvt Ltd in partnership with Signify Innovations India. As per its regulatory disclosure on July 8, 2025, Dixon has invested ₹2.5 crore to acquire a 50% stake in the new venture, aimed at scaling its lighting segment.

Bajel Projects

Bajel Projects has unveiled plans to expand galvanisation capacity at its Ranjangaon facility from 40,500 MT to 1,10,000 MT annually by FY27. The ₹170 crore investment for this expansion will be financed through a mix of internal resources and borrowings.

Stock Market Outlook for July 9:

• Flat-to-Cautious Start Expected: Gift Nifty is trading slightly in the red, and Nifty opened marginally lower at 25,514, suggesting a subdued start despite yesterday’s gains.
• Mixed Global Cues: While U.S. indices showed limited movement and closed mixed, weakness in the Hang Seng and mild gains in other Asian markets potentially point to uncertain global sentiment.
• FII Selling, DII Support: Continued selling by FIIs (-₹26.10 crore) may weigh on the market, but strong DII inflows (+₹1,366.80 crore) may help cushion downside pressure.

Indian Stock Market Recap: July 8

Indian stock markets ended on a positive note in the latest session, supported by modest gains across benchmark indices. The Nifty 50 rose 0.24% to close at 25,522, while the Sensex advanced 0.32% to settle at 83,712.

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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell: -26.10
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell: 1,366.80

*As of 09:43 IST
 

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