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Today’s share market’s key developments include: Tata Motors gets Iveco nod; Gujarat Gas cuts prices; BharatForge plans ring mill; JSW and KPIT partner on EV tech; KEC wins Rs.1,509 cr orders; FIIs sell Rs.850 cr while DIIs buy Rs.1,829 cr in equities. | Source: Bajaj Broking Research Desk.
3:30 PM IST
Closing Bell | Sensex ended 296 points lower | Nifty closing below the 24,800 mark
Sensex fell by 296 points on Thursday, while Nifty slipped below 24,800 amid a volatile trading session. Maruti Suzuki reported a marginal 0.9% YoY rise in Q1 FY26 net profit to Rs 3,792 crore, with revenue up 8% to Rs 38,605 crore. Dabur India’s Q1 PAT rose 3% YoY to Rs 508 crore. Vedanta posted a 12% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 3,185 crore, though revenue grew 6%. Meanwhile, FMCG stocks traded in the green, with gains in Emami, Hindustan Unilever, and Gillette India among others.
2:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex rises over 100 points | Nifty trades above 24,900
Sensex bounced back, gaining over 100 points, while Nifty crossed 24,900. Gold prices per 8 grams stood at Rs 58,536 (22K) and Rs 62,376 (24K) in Delhi. Sun Pharma posted Q1 PAT of Rs 2,280 crore against a poll estimate of Rs 3,049 crore. GMR Airports plans to raise Rs 60 billion via bonds with a 10.50% coupon. Nuvama shares dropped 4% after IT searches linked to Jane Street’s Rs 36,500 crore market manipulation case surfaced.
1:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex rose 150+ pts | Nifty topped 24,900
The Sensex rebounded by over 150 points, while the Nifty surpassed 24,900. Gillette India reported a 28% rise in Q1 net profit at Rs.50 crore, with revenue up 9.5% at Rs.707 crore. DCB Bank’s Q1 PAT rose 20% YoY to Rs.157 crore, with gross NPA stable at 2.98% and NII up 17% to Rs.581 crore. Several stocks, including Quality Power and GP Eco Solutions, hit 52-week highs, indicating strong momentum in select segments of the market.
12:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex drops 200 points | Nifty slips below 24,850
The Sensex fell 200 points, while the Nifty dipped below 24,850 following global cues from Trump's tariff move. Kaynes Technology posted a strong Q1 with Rs.54.3 crore PAT and Rs.450.82 crore in revenue. Top gainers included Envirotech Systems and Greaves Cotton, while Deccan Transcon and Strides Pharma were among top losers. HEG Ltd. and Greaves Cotton featured prominently in trading volumes, while Vodafone Idea, YES Bank, and PNB showed marginal dips in today’s market movement.
11:50 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex drops 200 pts | Nifty ends below 24,850
The Sensex dropped 200 points and the Nifty slipped below 24,850 following tariff concerns triggered by Donald Trump’s policy stance. While textile stocks tumbled up to 10%, the FMCG sector led the recovery. Hindustan Unilever, Godrej Consumer, and Emami were among the top gainers. Jio Financial Services rose nearly 3% after announcing a Rs.15,825 crore fundraise. Punjab National Bank fell 4% post a 48% YoY Q1 profit decline. Major textile counters like Pearl Global and Gokaldas Exports saw sharp losses.
10:50 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex slumped 450 points | Nifty below 24,700
The Sensex fell over 450 points as global sentiment weakened following fresh tariff moves by Donald Trump. The Nifty dropped below the 24,700 mark. IT stocks witnessed selling pressure, with Wipro, TCS, Infosys, Persistent Systems, and Coforge losing up to 3%. Brigade Hotel Ventures listed nearly 10% below its IPO price. Top gainers included Greaves Cotton and Envirotech Systems, while Deccan Transcon and Ken Enterprises led the losers. Markets remained volatile amid renewed geopolitical and trade concerns.
9:20 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex slumps over 500 points | Nifty dips below 24,700
Sensex fell over 500 points as renewed U.S. tariff announcements by Donald Trump rattled global markets, dragging the Nifty below 24,700. Pharma stocks, including Cipla, Sun Pharma, and Lupin, dipped amid trade worries. Tata Motors’ shares declined due to concerns over its ₹3.9 billion Iveco deal and funding needs. The rupee hit a five-month low at 87.69/USD. Former IndusInd Bank CEO Sumant Kathpalia proposed a ₹5.21 crore SEBI settlement. Gold rebounded 0.4% to $3,286.99 amid dip-buying.
GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a negative opening for the Indian market as U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a 25% tariff and penalty on Indian exports. However, in today's morning tweet, he has mentioned that the final decision will be taken by the end of the week.
INDIA VIX: 11.20 | -0.32 (2.78%) ↓ today
1. Iveco Group Board recommends Tata Motors’ all-cash voluntary tender offerfor Iveco Group common shares.
2. Gujarat Gas cuts industrial gas prices by ₹3.25/scm to ₹52.23/scm effective August 1.
3. BharatForge to establish a new advanced ring mill for aerospace applications.
4. JSW Motors & KPIT Tech collaborate for new energy mobility revolution.
5. KEC International bags multiple orders worth ₹1,509 cr for T&D projects.
6. FIIs Net Sell ₹850.04 Cr, while DIIs Net Buy ₹1,829.11 Cr In Equities.
Treasury Yield:
Treasury yields moved higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and after the U.S. economy grew at a faster-than-expected pace in the second quarter. The 10-year Treasury yield rose 4.2 basis points to 4.37%.
Currency:
The dollar advanced against major peers on Wednesday. The US Dollar Index was up around 1% and is currently placed around 99.70.
Commodities:
Gold fell on Wednesday. Spot gold was down 0.7% at $3,301.82 per ounce.
Oil prices climbed 1% on Wednesday. Brent crude rose 1.4%, and is currently priced at around $73.50.
General Trends:
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Thursday as investors assessed the U.S.′ blanket 15% tariffs on imports from South Korea and awaited details on the Bank of Japan’s policy decision.
Sector Specific Indicators:
Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark moved up 0.21% while the broader Topix index ticked up 0.28%.
In South Korea, the Kospi index fell 0.14% while the small-cap Kosdaq was flat.
Market in Previous Session:
Indian benchmark indices extended gains for the second session on July 30, with the Nifty closing around the 24,850 level, navigating through intraday choppiness ahead of the monthly F&O expiry. Following a subdued start, the index remained rangebound, reflecting lackluster price action through the day.
Investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the FOMC outcome—where a status quo on rates is largely priced in, but forward guidance from the Fed will be critical for directional cues.
At close, the Sensex was up 143.91 points or 0.18 percent at 81,481.86, and the Nifty was up 33.95 points or 0.14 percent at 24,855.05.
On the sectoral front, media, auto, PSU banks, and realty indices slipped around 0.5% tob1% amid profit booking, while selective buying interest was witnessed in IT, FMCG, consumer durables, and capital goods counters.
Broader indices too, ended with marginal losses.
Nifty Short-Term Outlook:
The index printed a narrow-bodied candlestick with a pronounced lower shadow, indicative of a pause or consolidation following Tuesday’s sharp pullback from the 100-day EMA, which occurred amidst oversold conditions reflected on momentum oscillators.
Volatility is anticipated to remain elevated in today’s session, driven by key macro triggers including the US- India tariff decision, the FOMC rate decision, and the monthly F&O expiry.
Despite a gap-down open, we foresee the index continuing to consolidate within a defined range of 24,500–25,000 over the near term.
On the downside, the 24,600–24,400 zone emerges as a critical demand area, marking a confluence of key technical levels — the prior swing low, the 100-day exponential moving average, and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement of the recent upmove from 23,935 to 25,669.
Intraday Levels:
Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 24,910, followed by 25,000 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 24,600, followed by 24,510.
Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 56,250, followed by 56,400, while downside support is found at 55,600, followed by 55,330.
Nifty:
The highest call open interest (OI) is currently placed at the 25,000 strike, followed by 25,500, while the highest put OI stands at 24,800.
In the previous session, both call and put writing were concentrated in the 24,800–25,000 range, accompanied by unwinding in out-of-the-money (OTM) strikes. This indicates a tightening of the trading range as the expiry approaches.
The 25,000 level remains a critical resistance—sustaining above it could open the path toward 25,200.
The put-call ratio (PCR) has inched up to 0.87, suggesting a mild shift towards bullish sentiment but still within a cautious stance.
Bank Nifty:
In Bank Nifty, the highest call OI is seen at the 57,000 strike followed by 57,500, while the highest put OI is placed at 56,000.
Similar to Nifty, the previous session saw significant call and put writing between 56,000 and 57,400, along with unwinding in far OTM strikes—pointing to a narrow range of expectation near expiry.
The 56,000 level acts as a strong support, and a breakdown below this could drag the index toward the 55,500 mark. On the upside, 57,000 remains a key resistance to watch.
The PCR currently stands at 0.68, reflecting a slightly bearish bias in the short term.
Performance Overview:
United States equities were mixed at the close on Wednesday. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but two Fed governors broke ranks, voting against the decision, marking the first double dissent since 1993.
Sector-Specific Index:
The S&P 500 inched 0.1% lower, while the NASDAQ Composite closed 0.2% higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.4%.
Data released earlier Wednesday showed that the U.S. economy grew by more than anticipated in the second quarter, rebounding from a contraction in the first three months of 2025.
Economic Indicators:
U.S. stock index futures rose sharply on Wednesday evening, buoyed by strong quarterly results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms that boosted investor confidence in AI-driven growth.
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