Sensex, Nifty Close Deep Lower; IT, Midcaps, Smallcaps Selloff | July 24, 2025
Sensex and Nifty closed sharply lower on July 24, 2025, with steep declines in IT, midcap, and smallcap stocks. Banks dip slightly; volatility rises. Market outlook inside.
Sensex, Nifty Close Deep Lower; IT, Midcaps, Small caps Selloff | July 24, 2025 – Market Closing Update
Indian equity markets ended Thursday, July 24, 2025, under significant selling pressure amid weakness across key sectors. The Sensex slipped 542.47 points (-0.66%) to 82,184.17, while the Nifty 50 fell 157.80 points (-0.63%) to 25,062.10 as of market close.
Closing Market Snapshot
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 82,184.17 | -542.47 | -0.66% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,062.10 | -157.80 | -0.63% |
| Nifty Bank | 57,066.05 | -144.40 | -0.25% |
| Nifty IT | 36,135.80 | -815.70 | -2.21% |
| India VIX | 10.72 | +0.20 | +1.90% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 58,960.70 | -346.40 | -0.58% |
| Nifty Smallcap 100 | 18,686.80 | -206.40 | -1.09% |
Market Insights & Key Trends
- IT sector drags heavily: Nifty IT plunged more than 2%, pressured by disappointing earnings and ongoing global technology headwinds.
- Midcap and Smallcap selloff: Both indices extended losses as risk-off sentiment prevailed, with declines exceeding 0.5% and 1% respectively.
- Banks hold relatively firm: Nifty Bank dipped modestly by 0.25%, showing some resilience amid broader market weakness.
- Rising Volatility: India VIX rose nearly 2%, signaling increased market nervousness and hedging going into the weekend.
- Broad-based weakness: Apart from IT, selling intensified across midcaps and smallcaps, reflecting risk aversion amid mixed earnings and global macro concerns.
What to Watch Next
- Support levels: Nifty immediate support near 25,000; breach could accelerate further downside towards 24,800.
- Resistance: Near-term resistance expected around 25,150–25,200; recovery depends on IT and banking sector stabilization.
- Upcoming catalysts: Earnings from key banking and tech firms, Fed commentary, and global economic data will likely dictate next week’s market direction.
- Trading strategy: Investors advised to focus on risk management, watch for sector rotation into defensives, and keep track of volatility spikes.
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ALT: Indian stock market screen showing broad declines in Sensex, Nifty, IT, midcap, and smallcap indices, with rising volatility on July 24, 2025, 4:10 PM IST.