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On July 18, equity markets declined amid broad-based selling. Nifty broke below 25,000, FIIs turned net sellers, and most sectors ended in red. Axis Bank led losses, while Wipro emerged as one of the top gainers.
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Equity markets ended Thursday’s session on a weak footing, weighed down by broad-based selling pressure. The Nifty slipped below the crucial 25,000 mark, reflecting cautious investor sentiment across sectors.
The Sensex fell by 501.51 points (down 0.61%) to settle at 81,757.73
The Nifty dropped 143.05 points, or 0.57%, closing at 24,968.40
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Barring Media and Metal, all sectoral indices ended in negative territory. The most significant pressure was seen in:
Pharma
Private Banks
Public Sector Banks
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
Capital Goods
Consumer Durables
Telecom
Losses across these sectors ranged between 0.5% and 1%, highlighting the broad-based nature of the decline.
Profit-booking extended into the broader market as well:
The Nifty Midcap index declined by 0.7%
The Nifty Smallcap index ended 0.8% lower
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On the institutional front, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned net sellers in July, marking a shift after months of steady inflows. This change signals a tilt toward global risk aversion and a more cautious investment stance.
Investor attention has now pivoted to the Q1 FY26 earnings season. Market sentiment remains subdued, with tempered expectations as corporate results start to roll in.
WIPRO was among the top gainers, closing with a 2.21% rise
AXISBANK saw the steepest fall among large-cap stocks, tumbling 5.27%
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