Market Recap: India’s stock market ended on a strong note today, supported by gains in banking and auto stocks. While global signals remained mixed, domestic investors stayed positive. Here’s a complete snapshot of the day’s market action:
Indian Indices – Positive Close Across the Board
All major Indian indices closed in green:
| Index | Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY 50 | 25,219.90 | 159.00 | 0.63% |
| SENSEX | 82,726.64 | 539.83 | 0.66% |
| NIFTY BANK | 57,210.45 | 454.45 | 0.80% |
| NIFTY IT | 36,951.50 | 92.60 | 0.25% |
| BSE SMALLCAP | 55,214.90 | 28.46 | 0.05% |
Banking stocks led the rally, while small caps remained flat.
Most Active Stocks on NSE
Here are the top 5 most traded stocks by value:
| Company | Price | Change | Value (₹ Cr.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eternal | 302.05 | 2.25 | 2,081.29 |
| ICICI Bank | 1488.60 | 15.00 | 1,782.39 |
| HDFC Bank | 2024.30 | 17.20 | 1,379.98 |
| SBI | 820.65 | 5.65 | 1,269.39 |
| Infosys | 1574.50 | 3.60 | 1,256.65 |
Banks clearly dominated market activity today.
Top Gainers – Nifty
These stocks gained the most on the Nifty index:
| Company | Price | Change | %Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Motors | 690.10 | 16.70 | 2.48 |
| Shriram Finance | 654.05 | 13.90 | 2.17 |
| Bharti Airtel | 1,943.80 | 37.00 | 1.94 |
| Apollo Hospital | 7,373.50 | 127.00 | 1.75 |
| Bajaj Finance | 968.30 | 15.75 | 1.65 |
Auto and finance stocks were the top performers.
Top Losers – Nifty
Some stocks saw profit booking:
| Company | Price | Change | %Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATA Cons. Prod | 1,062.60 | -22.20 | -2.05 |
| HUL | 2,450.40 | -29.30 | -1.18 |
| Bharat Elec | 400.20 | -2.90 | -0.72 |
| UltraTechCement | 12,372.00 | -80.00 | -0.64 |
| Grasim | 2,709.10 | -13.60 | -0.50 |
FII & DII Cash Activity (in ₹ Crore)
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued to pull out money, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remained strong buyers.
| Date | Net FII | Net DII |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-22 | -3548.92 | 5239.77 |
| 2025-07-21 | -1681.23 | 3578.43 |
FIIs have sold over ₹5,000 crore in the last two days, but DIIs have supported the market with heavy buying.
FMCG and cement stocks were under pressure.
The Indian stock market closed higher today, helped by strong domestic buying and good movement in banking and auto stocks. While FIIs are still selling, DIIs have stepped in to keep the momentum going.
Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Please consult a certified advisor before making investment decisions.
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