On Monday, July 21, Indian benchmark indices ended the trading session in the green, lifted by strong earnings from ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank.
The Nifty 50 saw a pullback from the 50-Day exponential moving average, snapping a 2-day losing streak.
At the closing bell, the Nifty 50 ended up by 122.30 points or 0.49%, at 25,090.70. The Sensex jumped by 442.63 points or 0.54% to 82,200.35.
Share price of index heavyweight Reliance Industries fell about 3.35% on Monday after the conglomerate's energy and retail segments reported first-quarter results below expectations.
On the sectoral front, 7 out of 11 key sectors ended in positive territory. Meanwhile, broader indices like Smallcaps and Midcaps closed mixed.
Stock-Specific Highlights
Among individual stocks,
- HDFC Bank share price gained 2.20% on 12% YoY profit jump.
- ICICI Bank share price surges 2.81% after Q1 profit rises 15% YoY to ₹12,768 crore.
Nifty Financial Services - Top Gainer of the Day
The Nifty Financial Services index surged by 1.62% on Monday, recording its highest intraday gains in the last 1.5 months. ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank emerge as the top gainers among the financial stocks. On the flip side, the Nifty PSU Bank index declined by 0.62%, dragged by a 2.61% fall in Union Bank stock.
Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day
The key drivers of the index gains were:
- ICICI Bank: +77.97 points
- HDFC Bank: +52.99 points
- Mahindra & Mahindra: +14.57 points
On the other hand, these stocks weighed on the index:
- Reliance Industries: - 45.83 points
- TCS: - 9.20 points
- ITC: - 6.5 points
Broader Markets Mixed
The broader market indices ended on a mixed note. The Mid-cap 100 index closed up by 0.62% and the Small-cap 100 index moved down by 0.01%.
Market Breadth
As of July 21, 2025, the market breadth was slightly tilted towards the positive side. Out of 3,075 stocks traded on the NSE, 1,492 advanced, 1,487declined, and 99 remained unchanged.
A total of 84 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 29 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 87 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 76 stocks were in lower circuits.
Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.
