Sensex, Nifty Slip at Close; Banks, IT, Midcaps Under Pressure | July 22, 2025
Sensex and Nifty closed slightly lower on July 22, 2025, as banks, IT, and mid-caps saw selling. India VIX drops over 4%. Watch for earnings and fresh triggers.
Sensex, Nifty Slip at Close; Banks, IT, Midcaps Under Pressure | July 22, 2025 Closing Update
Indian markets ended Tuesday, July 22, 2025, on a subdued note as selling in banks, IT, and midcaps dragged key indices lower despite a steady start. Volatility receded sharply by the close, with market participants awaiting earnings and global cues.
Market Closing Snapshot
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 82,186.81 | -13.53 | -0.02% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,060.90 | -29.80 | -0.12% |
| Nifty Bank | 56,756.00 | -196.75 | -0.35% |
| Nifty IT | 36,858.90 | -172.85 | -0.47% |
| India VIX | 10.75 | -0.45 | -4.02% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 59,103.40 | -364.95 | -0.61% |
| Nifty Smallcap 100 | 18,893.35 | -64.95 | -0.34% |
Market Trends & Key Takeaways
- Sensex and Nifty finished slightly in the red as broad-based profit booking hit banks, IT, and mid-cap stocks.
- Nifty Bank fell 0.35% amid subdued results and sector rotation.
- Nifty IT declined 0.47% in line with global tech weakness.
- Midcaps and smallcaps underperformed the benchmarks, dragging on overall market breadth.
- Volatility plummeted, with India VIX down 4.02% to 10.75, hinting at short-term complacency or reduced fear as traders await new triggers.
What to Watch Next
- Upcoming earnings: Remain the key market driver for stock-specific action and sectoral rotation.
- Support & resistance: Nifty support at 25,000, resistance near 25,130.
- Macro cues: Monitor global markets and US Fed statements for sentiment triggers.
- Sectors to track: Bank, IT, and midcap reversals; defensive gains in FMCG and healthcare.
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