Market Closing Today 22 July 2025:  Nifty, Sensex End in Red, Dragged by Reliance and Infosys; Eternal Jumps 10% Post Q1FY26 Results

At the closing bell, the Nifty 50 ended down by 29.80 points or 0.12%, at 25,060.90. The Sensex declined by 13.53 points or 0.02% to 82,186.81.

On the sectoral front, 1 out of 11 key sectors ended in positive territory. Meanwhile, broader indices like Smallcaps and Midcaps closed on a negative note. 

Stock-Specific Highlights

Among individual stocks,

• Post-earnings, Zomato parent Eternal share price zoomed over 10%.
• Oberoi Realty share price drops 0.46% after Q1 profit falls 28% YoY; margins shrink.
• Afcons Infra share price rallies 4% after emerging lowest bidder for ₹6,800-crore railway project in Croatia
• AGI Greenpac share price skyrocketed 15% as Q1 profit zooms 41% YoY.

Detailed analysis of "Afcons Infra Share Price Rally"

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Nifty Financial Services - Only Gainer of the Day

The Nifty Financial Services index managed to close just above the neutral line on Tuesday. ICICI Bank and HDFC Life emerge as the top gainers among the financial stocks. On the flip side, the Nifty Media index declined by 2.27%, dragged by a 5.68% fall in Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.

Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day

The key drivers of the index gains were:

• ICICI Bank:  +15.22 points
• HDFC Bank: +8.12 points
• Titan: +4.61 points

Check who were the Top Gainers Today

On the other hand, these stocks weighed on the index:

• Reliance Industries: - 15.3 points
• Infosys: - 13.76 points
• Larsen & Toubro: -  12.95 points

Check who were the Top Lors Today

Broader Markets Were in Red

The broader market indices ended on a negative note. The Mid-cap 100 index closed down by 0.61% and the Small-cap 100 index moved down by 0.34%. 

Market Breadth

As of July 22, 2025, the market breadth was tilted towards the negative side. Out of 3,032 stocks traded on the NSE, 1,275 advanced, 1,672 declined, and 85 remained unchanged. 

A total of 74 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 24 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 81 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 41 stocks were in lower circuits.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.