Nifty & Sensex — 24 Jul 2026
Pre-Market
Section titled “Pre-Market”Markets Data
Section titled “Markets Data”Markets face strong downward pressure today with negative overnight moves in US indices, rising Treasury yields, and a stronger dollar. Domestic institutional buying may provide some cushion against foreign outflows, but the overall setup favors short positions given the weak pre-market indicators across global risk assets and commodities. Brent crude's surge adds inflationary concerns while the rupee weakens, compounding challenges for Indian markets already trading near recent lows.
| Input | Value | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| GIFT Nifty | — unavailable | — |
| S&P 500 o/n | -1.67% | −1 |
| Nasdaq o/n | -2.88% | −1 |
| US 10Y yield | 4.67 ▲ | −1 |
| DXY | 101.413 | −1 |
| FII net (prev) | -2,999.23 cr | −1 |
| DII net (prev) | +2,947.14 cr | +1 |
| USD/INR | 96.525 | −1 |
| Prev close in range | bottom third | −1 |
| India VIX | 14.54 ▲ | — |
| Brent | $100.38 ▲ | context |
| NET BIAS | Strongly Short | -6 |
1 of 9 inputs unavailable this morning.
- Markets give up intraday gains to close slightly higherThis indicates weak follow-through buying despite initial strength, suggesting caution among traders. — Moneycontrol
- Benchmark indices notch third consecutive gain as volatility subsidesSustained buying with lower volatility could signal improving market sentiment if the trend continues. — Moneycontrol
- Midday surge as volatility index plunges most in four yearsSharp drop in fear gauge historically precedes bullish phases, though overnight data shows VIX has since rebounded. — Moneycontrol
- Indices extend winning streak to third session ahead of earnings seasonContinued momentum may face test as company-specific results become the key driver. — Moneycontrol
- Rising oil and yields pressure Indian bonds ahead of government auctionDual macro headwinds could tighten liquidity and raise borrowing costs across asset classes. — ET Markets
EOD · 16:20 IST
Indian equities closed sharply lower today, with major indices dropping over 2%. The broad-based selloff particularly impacted banking stocks. While earlier sessions saw extended gains, today's reversal occurred despite some positive corporate earnings and central bank support for the rupee. Market sentiment turned cautious as volatility resurfaced after recent stability.
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,767.45 | -1.94% |
| Sensex | 76,059.77 | -2.12% |
| Bank Nifty | 56,693.5 | -2.16% |
- Markets struggle to maintain early advances, closing slightly upThis highlighted the session's volatility despite initial positive momentum. — Moneycontrol
- Benchmark indices notch third consecutive rise as volatility recedesIt signaled sustained bullish sentiment amid stabilizing market conditions. — Moneycontrol
- Midday surge follows sharp drop in fear gaugeThe VIX's dramatic plunge fueled optimism during trading hours. — Moneycontrol
- Indices extend winning streak ahead of earnings seasonInvestors positioned for quarterly results driving individual stock movements. — Moneycontrol
- ICICI Bank completes record $1bn overseas bond offeringDemonstrated strong international appetite for Indian corporate debt. — ET Markets
- Central bank actions cushion rupee against external pressuresShowed RBI's active role in maintaining currency stability. — ET Markets
- ACC posts steep profit decline amid weaker salesReflected sector-specific challenges in building materials. — ET Markets
- Tata Consumer reports robust profit growthHighlighted resilience in FMCG segment performance. — ET Markets
- SBI Life insurance profits climb on premium surgeIndicated strong demand in life insurance products. — ET Markets
- Sterlite Tech earnings soar on AI-driven demandShowcased how AI infrastructure spending benefits tech firms. — ET Markets