Stock Market Today, July 24: Indian Equities Close in the Red as Bajaj Finance, M&M Lead Declines
Varda Khade
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Last Updated: 24th July 2026 - 04:14 pm
Indian equity markets ended lower as the Sensex and Nifty each declined 0.43%, dragged down by weakness in financial and consumer stocks, with Bajaj Finance, M&M, and Shriram Finance among the top losers. IT stocks, led by HCL Tech and Wipro, provided some support. Global sentiment remained mixed, with Asian markets witnessing sharp declines while European indices traded higher. U.S. markets had closed significantly lower in the previous session, reflecting heightened risk aversion.
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Stock Market Highlights, July 24
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Domestic Indices End Lower: Indian benchmark indices closed in the red, with the Sensex declining 0.43% to 76,059.77 and the Nifty 50 falling 0.43% to 23,767.45. HCL Tech led the gainers with a 2.11% rise, while Bajaj Finance was the top loser, dropping 2.60%.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets ended sharply lower, led by a 2.73% decline in Japan’s Nikkei, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite also lost ground. European markets traded higher at mid-session, with the DAX, STOXX 50, CAC 40, and FTSE 100 posting healthy gains.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended sharply lower, with the NASDAQ tumbling 2.15%, the S&P 500 falling 1.21%, and the Dow Jones declining 0.97%. Technology stocks remained under pressure, weighing on broader market sentiment amid renewed risk aversion.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| HCL Tech | 2.11% |
| Wipro | 1.32% |
| Cipla | 1.26% |
| ITC | 0.76% |
| HDFC Life | 0.74% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| Bajaj Finance | -2.60% |
| Eternal | -2.47% |
| M&M | -2.11% |
| Shriram Finance | -2.02% |
| TATA Cons. Prod | -1.78% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 23,824.50 | 0.63% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,767.45 | -0.43% |
| Nifty Bank | 56,693.50 | 0.18% |
| SENSEX | 76,059.77 | -0.43% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 14.03 | 4.08% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 64,611 | -2.73% |
| Hang Seng | 24,963 | -0.98% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,429 | -1.60% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,674 | 0.33% |
| DAX | 24,964 | 0.81% |
| CAC 40 | 8,323 | 0.31% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,254 | 0.69% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 51,711.65 | -0.97% |
| NASDAQ | 25,137.69 | -2.15% |
| S&P 500 | 7,408.30 | -1.21% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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