📈 Market Report – July 23, 2025
Published: 08:49 AM IST
📰 Market Updates
- 🌎 Global Markets Stable: US markets closed mixed; S&P 500 at approximately 6,296 (flat); Asian markets show cautious optimism.
- 💱 Rupee Outlook: Indian rupee at ~86.35, expected to trade in 86.30-86.50 range amid global dollar strength.
- 🏦 Earnings Season: Bajaj Finance Q1 profit up 14% to ₹4,350 crore; UltraTech Cement, Havells results awaited.
- 📈 GIFT Nifty Signals Gap-Up: GIFT Nifty at ~25,171 , suggesting Nifty 50 opening around 25,180-25,220, above Jul 22 close of 24,968. []
- 📊 IPO Activity: QIP fundraising in 2025 at ₹31,200 crore; no major IPO listings today.
- 💻 IT Sector Steady: Infosys, TCS hold gains; Wipro sees mild profit-taking post-Q1.
- ⚙️ Infra Resilient: Larsen & Toubro, capital goods strong on order inflows.
🌍 Global Market Insights
🇺🇸 US Markets
- Dow Jones: ~44,340 (-0.3%)
- S&P 500: ~6,296 (flat)
- Nasdaq: ~20,895 (+0.1%)
- VIX: ~18.20 (+0.5%)
US markets steady; focus on Fed policy and tech earnings.
🌏 Asia & Europe
- Nikkei 225: ~39,950 (+0.4%)
- Hang Seng: ~25,100 (+0.6%)
- Shanghai Composite: ~3,010 (+0.3%)
- DAX: ~+0.4% (Futures)
Asian markets gain; Nikkei, Hang Seng supported by trade optimism.
🛢️ Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: ~$69.00 (+0.1%)
- WTI Crude: ~$67.50 (+0.1%)
- Gold: ~$3,350 (+0.1%)
- Rupee: ~86.35 (-0.2%)
Commodities stable; rupee under pressure from dollar strength.
🇮🇳 India Market Pulse
Nifty 50
- Close (Jul 22): 24,968 (-0.57%) [](https://enrichmoney.in/nifty50-bank-nifty-sensex30-news-research-analysis-chart)
- High (Jul 22): ~25,095
- Low (Jul 22): ~24,905
- India VIX: ~11.25 (+0.1%)
Nifty range-bound; support at 24,900, resistance at 25,200.
📊 Sector Movers
| Sector | Change |
|---|---|
| PSU Bank | -0.4% |
| FMCG | +0.7% |
| IT | +0.9% |
| Metal | +0.8% |
| Realty | +1.1% |
Realty, IT lead; PSU banks underperform.
Top Movers
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Bajaj Finance | Axis Bank |
| Wipro | Shriram Finance |
| Oberoi Realty | HDFC Life |
Bajaj Finance up 3% on Q1; Axis Bank down 2.5%.
📉 Options Analysis
Nifty Options Open Interest (OI)
Max Call OI at 25,500 strike (~1.10 crore contracts) signals resistance; max Put OI at 25,000 (~1.05 crore contracts) indicates support.
| Strike | Call OI (Lakhs) | Put OI (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 25,000 | 82.0 | 105.0 |
| 25,200 | 87.0 | 92.0 |
| 25,500 | 110.0 | 48.0 |
Chart: Nifty OI distribution below.
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