Weekly Stock Market Report: Top Gainers, Sector Trends & Technical Insights (Week Ending July 19, 2025)
Date: July 20, 2025 | Author: News Network India
Markets remained volatile this week as global economic cues, sector-specific developments, and domestic earnings season shaped investor sentiment. In this weekly report, we break down the major trends, key gainers & losers, sectoral performance, and technical outlook for the upcoming week.
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📈 Weekly Market Overview
This week, the Indian stock markets exhibited mixed performance. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,198.50, up 0.52% from the previous week, while the Sensex ended at 80,270.60, registering a weekly gain of 0.45%. Bank Nifty remained under pressure and ended flat at 52,135.40.
Investors responded cautiously to the U.S. Fed Chair’s hawkish commentary, along with Q1 results from top Indian IT and banking firms. Midcap and smallcap indices outperformed the benchmarks once again.
📊 Top Gainers & Losers
Top Gainers (Nifty 50):
- Hindalco (+7.45%) – Strong global metal demand recovery
- Adani Enterprises (+6.80%) – Renewed investor interest and volume breakout
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) (+5.90%) – Q1 earnings beat estimates
- Coal India (+5.35%) – Record monthly coal production
- ICICI Bank (+4.85%) – Solid loan growth projection
Top Losers (Nifty 50):
- Infosys (-6.50%) – Disappointing revenue guidance
- Tech Mahindra (-5.95%) – Weak margin performance
- Wipro (-5.60%) – Analyst downgrades after Q1 results
- Tata Motors (-4.75%) – Margin pressure from JLR segment
- Britannia (-3.90%) – High input cost concerns
📂 Sector Performance This Week
Here's how the major sectors performed this week:
- Metal: 🔼 Up 3.85% – Led by Hindalco and Tata Steel
- Infra: 🔼 Up 3.10% – L&T rallied on strong Q1 numbers
- Banking: 🔼 Up 1.25% – Private banks supported index
- IT: 🔽 Down 4.30% – Poor guidance dragged the sector
- FMCG: 🔽 Down 1.90% – Inflation fears hit defensive stocks
- Pharma: 🔼 Up 2.10% – Domestic demand revival in focus
The defensive sectors lagged as investors rotated back to high-beta sectors like metals and infra. IT faced major headwinds amid global slowdown fears.
📉 Technical Analysis: Nifty, Sensex & Bank Nifty
📌 Nifty 50:
Nifty formed a higher high and closed above 24,000. The SuperTrend indicator remains in buy mode on the daily chart. The index is also trading above its 50-day EMA (23,725) and 200-day EMA (22,600).
- Support: 23,950 / 23,700
- Resistance: 24,300 / 24,550
- RSI: 63 – Neutral to bullish
📌 Sensex:
Sensex continues its upward momentum, consolidating near all-time highs. Immediate support lies at 79,500.
📌 Bank Nifty:
Bank Nifty remained sideways. Technical breakout expected if it crosses 52,500 levels. Downside support at 51,500 remains crucial.
🔮 Weekly Outlook: What to Watch Next Week
- Upcoming Q1 earnings: Reliance, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance
- Global triggers: US Fed policy meeting, China GDP data
- Domestic triggers: Inflation data, GST revenue updates
- Technical levels: Nifty must hold above 23,950 for bullish continuation
Expect volatility to remain high as earnings, policy announcements, and global cues dominate headlines.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1. What caused the IT sector to fall this week?
Weak earnings guidance from Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro led to sector-wide selling pressure.
2. Is the metal sector a good buy now?
With demand revival globally and improving pricing power, metals have short-term potential, but long-term investors should remain cautious of global supply-side issues.
3. Which technical level is crucial for Nifty next week?
Nifty must sustain above 23,950. If breached, the index may correct toward 23,700.
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