Nifty & Sensex — 21 Jul 2026
PRE-MARKET · 08:40 IST
EOD · 16:20 IST
Pre-Market
Section titled “Pre-Market”Markets Data
Section titled “Markets Data”Markets face downward pressure with negative overnight cues from US indices and dollar strength, though domestic institutional buying provides some support. The bias leans short given weak FII flows, elevated yields, and Brent crude's spike. With India VIX cooling sharply after recent highs, the setup suggests fragile gains vulnerable to global risk-off sentiment.
Signal
| Input | Value | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| GIFT Nifty | — unavailable | — |
| S&P 500 o/n | -0.96% | −1 |
| Nasdaq o/n | -1.41% | −1 |
| US 10Y yield | 4.55 ▼ | 0 |
| DXY | 100.942 | −1 |
| FII net (prev) | -1,121.04 cr | −1 |
| DII net (prev) | +1,312.03 cr | +1 |
| USD/INR | 96.3275 | +1 |
| Prev close in range | bottom third | −1 |
| India VIX | 12.73 ▼ | — |
| Brent | $88.71 ▲ | context |
| NET BIAS | Mildly Short | -3 |
1 of 9 inputs unavailable this morning.
Pre-Market News
- Markets give up intraday gains to close slightly higherThis reflects ongoing volatility and cautious sentiment despite marginal gains. — Moneycontrol
- Benchmark indices notch third straight session of gains amid lower volatilitySustained upward movement suggests resilience, but easing volatility may signal complacency. — Moneycontrol
- Midday surge as volatility plunges most sharply in four yearsSharp VIX drop could indicate reduced fear, but such extremes often precede reversals. — Moneycontrol
- Indices extend winning streak to three days with focus on earningsContinued gains hinge on corporate results matching elevated expectations. — Moneycontrol
- PNB stock surges post-earnings, sparking debate on valuationBank stock reactions will test appetite for financial sector amid tightening liquidity. — ET Markets
EOD · 16:20 IST
Indian equities extended gains for a third straight session, though momentum waned from earlier highs. The benchmarks closed moderately higher as reduced volatility supported the bullish undertone, while corporate earnings reports drove stock-specific activity. Banking stocks underperformed the broader market's advance during the session.
Close
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,187.7 | +0.45% |
| Sensex | 77,470.11 | +0.37% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,835.35 | +0.13% |
EOD News
- Markets relinquish early advances to close slightly higherThis highlights the session's struggle to maintain momentum despite positive openings. — Moneycontrol
- Benchmark indices notch third consecutive day of gains amid lower volatilitySustained upward movement signals resilience in the current bullish trend. — Moneycontrol
- Midday surge fueled by sharp decline in market volatilityThe steepest VIX drop in years provided tailwinds for the afternoon rally. — Moneycontrol
- Indices extend winning streak as earnings season guides tradingCorporate results are driving selective stock movements amid broader gains. — Moneycontrol
- Session's standout performers and laggards across major indicesIdentified which sectors and stocks led or dragged during the trading day. — ET Markets
- Rupee strengthens alongside retreating crude oil pricesCurrency traders monitored energy costs and central bank actions closely. — ET Markets
- Market anticipates Blinkit's impact on Eternal's quarterly earningsInvestors focused on how the acquisition might shape the company's financials. — ET Markets
- Adani Total Gas reports profit decline despite revenue growthMixed results showed the energy company's contrasting top and bottom line trends. — ET Markets
- European banks tighten lending amid geopolitical uncertaintyECB survey revealed how global risks are affecting credit availability. — ET Markets
- TVS Motor shares surge on strong quarterly profit growthRobust earnings demonstrated the automaker's improved operational performance. — ET Markets