Sensex Steady, Nifty Slightly Lower; Banks Gain, IT and Metals Diverge | July 21, 2025 Morning Market Update
Sensex flat at 81759 and Nifty down marginally by 10 points on July 21, 2025 morning. Bank Nifty rises 0.35%, IT slips, metals gain. Watch sector trends and market predictions.
Sensex Steady, Nifty Slightly Lower; Banks Gain, IT and Metals Diverge | July 21, 2025, 9:18 AM IST
Indian stock markets opened with mixed sentiment on Monday morning, July 21, 2025. Sensex remained flat at 81,759.03, while Nifty 50 edged down 10.60 points (-0.04%) to 24,957.80. The banking sector led early gains, while IT and oil & gas declined amid sector rotation. Metals again showed strength, hovering near recent highs.
Market Snapshot – July 21, 2025, 9:18 AM IST
| Index | Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,957.80 | -10.60 | -0.04% |
| BSE Sensex | 81,759.03 | +1.30 | 0.00% |
| Nifty Bank | 56,482.05 | +199.05 | +0.35% |
| Nifty IT | 37,000.40 | -141.45 | -0.38% |
| BSE SmallCap | 55,071.31 | -214.13 | -0.39% |
| BSE MidCap | 46,615.50 | -160.27 | -0.34% |
| Nifty Auto | 23,798.05 | -96.30 | -0.40% |
| BSE Cap Goods | 70,000.69 | -199.92 | -0.28% |
| BSE Cons Durable | 59,440.94 | -351.39 | -0.59% |
| BSE FMCG | 20,757.53 | -77.80 | -0.37% |
| BSE Healthcare | 44,952.47 | -176.07 | -0.39% |
| BSE Metals | 31,639.40 | +179.49 | +0.57% |
| BSE Oil & Gas | 27,635.93 | -259.24 | -0.93% |
| BSE Teck | 17,777.44 | -87.78 | -0.49% |
| Nifty PSE | 9,916.20 | -46.05 | -0.46% |
Market Outlook & Key Trends
- Banking sector leads: Nifty Bank advanced 0.35%, supported by private and public sector banks amid positive earnings and robust credit growth indicators.
- Technology sector slips: Nifty IT fell 0.38% following profit booking and global softness in tech stocks.
- Metals shine: BSE Metals gained 0.57%, driven by sustained commodity demand and firm global metal prices.
- Broader markets moderate: Smallcap and midcap indices declined slightly on a cautious investor stance.
- Oil & Gas under pressure: BSE Oil & Gas fell nearly 1%, impacted by weak crude prices and global demand concerns.
What to Watch Today
- Support & resistance: Nifty likely to hold support near 24,900 with resistance around 25,050 to 25,100.
- Key stocks: Banks (HDFC, ICICI), Metals (Tata Steel, JSW), IT (TCS, Infosys), and Energy (Reliance, ONGC) stock movements will be critical.
- Macro triggers: Keep an eye on inflation updates, global commodity markets, and earnings from large caps.
- Market sentiment: Investors remain cautious ahead of the month-end with mixed global signals and the ongoing earnings season.
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