Nifty & Sensex Post Market Report Today - 21 July 2025
Indian stock markets ended on a cautious note on 21 July 2025 after a highly volatile session. Despite strong global cues, domestic indices struggled for direction amid mixed corporate earnings, FII outflows, and cautious sentiment before the U.S. Fed policy decision next week.
🔍 Market Summary
- Nifty 50: Closed at 23,155.80 ▼ 58.90 points (-0.25%)
- Sensex: Closed at 76,825.40 ▼ 212.75 points (-0.28%)
- Bank Nifty: Closed at 50,135.00 ▼ 187.55 points (-0.37%)
📈 Sector-wise Performance
Most sectors closed in red, with PSU Banks and FMCG showing slight resilience.
- Nifty IT: ▼ 0.80%
- Nifty Auto: ▼ 0.42%
- Nifty Pharma: ▼ 0.31%
- Nifty Metal: ▼ 1.21%
- Nifty Realty: ▼ 0.55%
- Nifty FMCG: ▲ 0.17%
- Nifty PSU Bank: ▲ 0.35%
💹 Top Gainers & Losers
Top Gainers
- HUL ▲ 2.48%
- SBI ▲ 1.94%
- ITC ▲ 1.76%
- Britannia ▲ 1.55%
- ONGC ▲ 1.43%
Top Losers
- Infosys ▼ 3.12%
- Tata Steel ▼ 2.38%
- JSW Steel ▼ 2.27%
- Mahindra & Mahindra ▼ 1.98%
- LTIMindtree ▼ 1.73%
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📊 Technical Outlook
Nifty faced resistance near 23,250–23,300 and failed to break above the consolidation zone. The 20 EMA around 23,150 acted as support. RSI remains neutral near 52. If Nifty holds above 23,100 tomorrow, we may see a rebound. On the downside, strong support lies at 22,950.
📉 FII & DII Data
- FII: Net Sellers ₹1,452 crore
- DII: Net Buyers ₹1,275 crore
📰 Stock Specific Action
- Infosys dropped after a weaker revenue outlook.
- SBI gained on expectations of strong quarterly earnings.
- HUL surged as FMCG sentiment remained resilient.
- Maruti fell due to weak passenger vehicle sales data.
🔮 Outlook for Tomorrow
Markets may continue to remain volatile with global events, FII flows, and earnings as key drivers. Watch for U.S. futures and crude oil trends. Resistance for Nifty lies at 23,250; support at 23,050.
📌 FAQs
What caused Nifty and Sensex to fall today?
Global uncertainty, weak earnings from IT majors, and FII outflows led to profit booking in largecaps and index heavyweights.
Which sectors performed the best on 21 July 2025?
PSU Banks and FMCG sectors outperformed the broader market.
Should investors be cautious going into the next week?
Yes, due to upcoming U.S. Fed decision and ongoing corporate results, market volatility may increase.
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