Sensex and Nifty Stall After Banking & Q1 Earnings Boost; Market Trades Flat on July 22, 2025
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On July 22, 2025, Indian equity markets posted a mixed session as robust Q1 results offset tepid global cues, keeping the Sensex and Nifty relatively flat.
Sensex hovered around 82,280–82,470, ending with modest gains of approximately 0.10%, while Nifty fluctuated near the 25,090–25,163 range with marginal losses of up to 0.03%.
Early momentum faded into a plateau, with roughly 1,700 stocks advancing, 1,350–1,600 declining, and about 150–160 unchanged.
Key Market Drivers
Banking Sector Rally
Strong Q1 earnings from ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank fueled early gains.
Indicators such as the Bank Nifty showed strength, while India VIX declined, signaling easing volatility.
Eternal (Zomato Parent) in Focus
The stock led activity with intraday gains, touching upper circuits following upbeat Q1 results, particularly from Blinkit’s performance.
Global Sentiment & GIFT Nifty
GIFT Nifty indicated a positive start, bolstered by fresh Wall Street highs and buoyant Asian markets
| Sector | Performance |
|---|---|
| Gainers | Bajaj Finance, Trent, ICICI Bank, Tata Steel, Hindalco |
| Laggers | Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Consumer, Kotak Mahindra, Tata Motors |
| Currency | Rupee edged slightly stronger, opening near Rs 86.25/USD versus Rs 86.29 prior close |
Markets began the day on a positive note but ended largely unchanged as investors digested strong bank earnings and sector-specific gains. Despite a supportive banking environment, broader indices lacked a clear catalyst, resulting in a tepid trading range.
