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📈 Market Report – July 21, 2025
Published: 09:00 AM IST
📰 Market Updates
- 🌎 Global Markets Mixed: US markets ended higher with S&P 500 at 6,297.36 (+0.54% on Jul 18); Asian markets flat amid trade concerns.
- 💱 Rupee Outlook: Indian rupee at 86.15 on Jul 18, expected to trade around 86.10-86.20 due to FII outflows.
- 🏦 Earnings Impact: Axis Bank Q1 profit down 3% to ₹6,243.72 crore; Wipro Q1 profit up 11% to ₹3,336.5 crore, lifting IT stocks.
- 📈 GIFT Nifty Signals Flat Start: GIFT Nifty at 24,970, indicating Nifty 50 opening around 24,950-24,970, near Jul 18 close.
- 📊 IPO Activity: QIP fundraising in 2025 at ₹30,535 crore; GLEN Industries IPO sees strong demand.
- 💻 IT Sector Mixed: Tech Mahindra down 1-2%; Wipro gains on strong Q1 results.
- ⚙️ Infra Strength: Capital goods sector steady; Larsen & Toubro outperforms with robust orders.
🌍 Global Market Insights
🇺🇸 US Markets
- Dow Jones: 44,790.00 (+0.74%)
- S&P 500: 6,297.36 (+0.54%)
- Nasdaq: 20,885.65 (+0.75%)
- VIX: 18.20 (+0.7%)
US markets rise; focus on upcoming PPI data and earnings.
🌏 Asia & Europe
- Nikkei 225: 39,778.85 (-0.31%)
- Hang Seng: 24,726.54 (+0.93%)
- Shanghai Composite: +0.2%
- DAX: +0.3% (Futures)
Asian markets mixed; Nikkei soft, Hang Seng gains.
🛢️ Commodities & Forex
- Brent Crude: $67.15 (+0.04%)
- WTI Crude: $65.43 (-0.02%)
- Gold: $3,348.20 (-0.05%)
- Rupee: 86.15 (-0.09%)
Oil steady; gold holds firm on safe-haven demand.
🇮🇳 India Market Pulse
Nifty 50
- Close (Jul 18): 24,968.40 (-0.57%)
- High (Jul 18): 25,111.45
- Low (Jul 18): 24,900.00
- India VIX: 11.24 (+0.02%)
Nifty flat near 24,950; support at 24,850, resistance at 25,100.
📊 Sector Movers
| Sector | Change |
|---|---|
| PSU Bank | -0.9% |
| FMCG | +0.5% |
| IT | -1.0% |
| Metal | +0.5% |
| Realty | +0.6% |
Metals, realty up; IT, PSU banks lag.
Top Movers
| Gainers | Losers |
|---|---|
| Wipro | Axis Bank |
| Tata Steel | Shriram Finance |
| Bajaj Finance | HDFC Life |
Wipro up 2.2% on Q1; Axis Bank down 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 24,800 (1.05 crore contracts) indicates support.
| Strike | Call OI (Lakhs) | Put OI (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| 24,800 | 70.0 | 105.0 |
| 25,000 | 75.0 | 100.0 |
| 25,500 | 110.0 | 45.0 |
Chart: Nifty OI distribution below.
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