Stock Market Today, July 7: Sensex, Nifty End Slightly Lower as IT Gains Offset Sharp Decline in Trent
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Last Updated: 7th July 2026 - 03:45 pm
Indian markets ended marginally lower, with the Sensex and Nifty slipping 0.13% each as losses in Trent, Adani Enterprises and select heavyweights offset gains in IT stocks led by HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra and Infosys. Global sentiment remained mixed, with Asian markets declining while European indices traded unevenly. U.S. markets, however, ended higher in the previous session, driven by technology stocks. India VIX fell 1.69%, indicating easing market volatility.
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Stock Market Highlights, July 7
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Domestic Indices End Marginally Lower: Indian benchmarks closed slightly lower, with the Sensex declining 0.13% to 78,180.72 and the Nifty 50 slipping 0.13% to 24,398.70. IT stocks outperformed, led by HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra and Infosys, while Trent plunged 12.44%, weighing on overall market sentiment.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets ended broadly lower, with Japan’s Nikkei falling 2.12%, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite also declined. European markets traded mixed at mid-session, with the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 posting gains, while the DAX and STOXX 50 remained under pressure.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets closed higher, with the NASDAQ rallying 1.12%, the S&P 500 advancing 0.72%, and the Dow Jones gaining 0.29%. Technology stocks led the gains, reflecting improved investor sentiment and continued buying in growth-oriented sectors.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| HCL Tech | 3.00% |
| Tech Mahindra | 2.92% |
| Infosys | 2.89% |
| SBI Life Insura | 2.49% |
| Titan Company | 2.67% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Trent | -12.44% |
| Adani Enterpris | -3.10% |
| Bharat Elec | -1.50% |
| Adani Ports | -1.79% |
| Max Healthcare | -1.25% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,396.-0 | -0.78% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,398.70 | -0.13% |
| Nifty Bank | 58,200.70 | -0.16% |
| SENSEX | 78,180.72 | -0.13% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 11.62 | -1.69% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 68,256 | -2.12% |
| Hang Seng | 23,496 | -0.51% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,613 | -1.26% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,697 | 0.43% |
| DAX | 25,704 | -0.44% |
| CAC 40 | 8,509 | 0.35% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,373 | -0.38% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 53,055.91 | 0.29% |
| NASDAQ | 26,121.16 | 1.12% |
| S&P 500 | 7,537.43 | 0.72% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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