Sensex, Nifty Hold Gains Mid-Day; IT Leads, Volatility Drops | July 30, 2025
Sensex and Nifty remain positive mid-day on July 30, 2025, led by IT and banking gains. Volatility declines; midcap, smallcap indices under slight pressure.
Sensex, Nifty Hold Gains Mid-Day; IT, Bank Stocks in Focus | July 30, 2025, 12:40 PM IST
Indian markets stayed firm through mid-day on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, with benchmark indices holding morning gains. Sensex rose 176.57 points (+0.22%) to 81,514.52 and Nifty 50 advanced 48.30 points (+0.19%) to 24,869.40 by 12:42 PM IST, supported by strength in IT and selected banking shares.
Market Snapshot – 12:42 PM IST
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 81,514.52 | +176.57 | 0.22% |
| NIFTY 50 | 24,869.40 | +48.30 | 0.19% |
| NIFTY BANK | 56,258.05 | +36.05 | 0.06% |
| NIFTY IT | 35,441.00 | +67.75 | 0.19% |
| India VIX | 11.29 | -0.24 | -2.08% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 57,970.00 | -14.85 | -0.03% |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 18,210.95 | -40.50 | -0.22% |
Latest Market Trends & News
- Benchmarks stable: Both Sensex and Nifty remained on the front foot as IT and financials provided steady buying interest.
- Strong IT sector: Nifty IT advanced by 0.19%, led by trades in TCS, Infosys, and select mid-tier tech counters.
- Banks steady, not surging: Bank Nifty up a modest 0.06% as traders eye more cues from heavyweight earnings.
- Volatility cools: India VIX dropped another 2%, signaling receding nervousness and greater confidence in short-term direction.
- Broader markets muted: Midcap and smallcap indices slipped marginally, reflecting mild profit booking and a shift of focus to largecaps.
What to Watch Ahead
- Support & resistance: Nifty holds key support at 24,800 with resistance seen near 24,900–24,940. Sustained IT and financial sector traction could trigger a move higher.
- Stock action: Track movement in large cap IT, private banks, and defensive stocks for further signals of institutional flow.
- Volatility as a guide: Falling VIX may encourage more risk-on trades, but traders should be wary of sudden reversals linked to global or macro news.
- Earnings & FII cues: Watch for post-lunch earnings surprises and any shifts in foreign capital flows for intraday swings.
Outlook: With large caps steering the market and volatility on the decline, short-term outlook stays mildly positive. However, selective midcap/smallcap exposure and disciplined stop-losses are recommended as global factors remain in play.
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