Sensex, Nifty Open Flat; IT Lags, Midcaps Strong | July 16, 2025 Pre-market
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Sensex, Nifty Flat at Open as IT Lags; Midcaps Lead Early Gains
Indian shares opened flat on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with the Sensex at 82,530.54 (-0.05%) and the Nifty 50 hovering at 25,196.60 (unchanged) by 9:05 AM IST. The early action reflects mixed global cues and lingering tariff jitters.
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 82,530.54 | -40.37 | -0.05% |
| NIFTY 50 | 25,196.60 | 0.80 | 0% |
| NIFTY BANK | 57,111.25 | 104.60 | 0.18% |
| NIFTY IT | 37,325.70 | -98.90 | -0.26% |
| India VIX | 11.48 | 0 | 0% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 59,706.95 | 94.30 | 0.16% |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 19,142.90 | 7.65 | 0.04% |
Market Trend & What’s Driving Moves
- Flat start: Both Sensex and Nifty are steady after Tuesday’s rebound, with early cues suggesting a wait-and-watch mood.
- Bright spots: Midcap and banking stocks are showing strength, outperforming benchmark indices.
- Laggards: IT stocks continue to slip after mixed Q1 results and soft global tech sentiment.
- Volatility: India VIX remains low at 11.48, pointing to calm but potentially complacent trade.
- Global signals: Wall Street handed over mixed cues, with US inflation and fresh US tariff measures (notably on Indonesia) in focus. Asian markets opened lower, and GIFT Nifty indicates a tepid undertone.
- FII/DII flows: FIIs remain cautious, but have shown sporadic buying. DIIs continue to provide steady support.
Prediction & Watchlist for July 16, 2025
- Resistance to watch: Nifty’s intraday hurdle stands at 25,245. Above this, expect momentum towards 25,400; support is at 25,000.
- Banking & midcap momentum: Positive technicals in Nifty Bank and strong breadth in midcaps may drive sectoral leadership.
- IT earnings focus: Watch Tech Mahindra and L&T Tech for reactions to upcoming Q1 results; further movement in HCLTech and sector stocks possible.
- Policy & global headlines: Any surprise in CPI/WPI or US-India trade signals could alter risk appetite quickly.
Stocks & Sectors to Watch
- Tech Mahindra, ITC Hotels, L&T Tech (earnings parade)
- HDB Financial, Angel One, ICICI Lombard, reacting to post-close results
- PSU banks, Auto, Pharma: Broader-based participation likely
Luwak Tech continues to empower traders and investors with advanced algo trading solutions and timely analytics, enabling informed decisions in NSE and BSE, especially as sector rotation and shifting global narratives drive volatility.
Stay tuned for live updates and rapid trend shifts as the trading day progresses.