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Market Pulse: 17 July 2026 - Pre-Market Update

Market Pulse - Friday, 17 July, 2026
Nifty 24,072.75 (-0.02%) • FII Sold ₹1,523 Cr
Market Pulse Friday, 17 July, 2026
Market Snapshot
📊
Nifty 50
24,072.75
-0.02%
📈
Sensex
77,186.87
+0.00%
🏦
Bank Nifty
57,582.25
-0.30%

In the previous session, the Indian markets remained mostly flat with the Nifty 50 and Sensex showing marginal movements of -0.02% and +0.00% respectively. The Bank Nifty was down by 0.30% as concerns over rising interest rates weighed on banking stocks. Market breadth was slightly negative with more decliners than advancers. Institutional selling was notable with FIIs offloading ₹1,523 Cr, adding pressure to the markets.

The Big Story
📰 FEATURED

India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade

FMCGPharmaIT

Expect positive impact on export-oriented sectors; consider exposure to FMCG and IT.

WHY IT MATTERS
Trade pact reduces tariffs, boosting exports and services trade between India and UK.
Quick Takes
global macro • positive
Analysis-China bets on faster state-backed projects to shore up growth, avoid broad stimulus
Positive for Indian infra and metals sectors; potential export opportunities.
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sector • positive
India's SBI Funds Management draws $31 billion in country's fourth-most-bid IPO
Positive sentiment in banking sector; consider exposure to financial stocks.
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global macro • negative
Trump tightens squeeze on Iran: 'Guardian' US to blockade Iranian ports, charge 20% on ships crossing Hormuz
Monitor energy stocks for potential volatility due to geopolitical risks.
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global macro • negative
Trump says US will take over Strait of Hormuz: 5 reasons why Iran and geography stand in the way
Energy sector may face pressure; consider hedging against oil price volatility.
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global macro • negative
Trump admin races clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court
Export-oriented sectors may face headwinds; consider diversification.
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commodities • positive
Sugar Prices Retreat as India’s Monsoon Rains Improve
Consider FMCG stocks as lower sugar prices may improve margins.
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FII / DII Activity
FII/FPI
Sold
₹1,523 Cr
DII
Sold
₹142 Cr

FIIs sold ₹1,523 Cr, DIIs sold ₹142 Cr today.

Market Breadth

Advances: 842 · Declines: 862 · A/D Ratio: 0.98

Selective selling - index down but many stocks up

Sector Performance
Media
+1.2%
IT
+0.7%
Auto
+0.5%
FMCG
+0.3%
Pharma
+0.0%
Infra
-0.1%
Energy
-0.1%
Bank
-0.3%
Metal
-0.3%
PSU Bank
-0.5%
Fin Services
-0.5%
Realty
-1.0%

Media, IT led gains while Fin Services, Realty underperformed. Defensive sectors outperforming suggests risk-off sentiment.

Technical Levels
Nifty 50
Support 24,053 / 24,032
Resistance 24,161 / 24,249
Bank Nifty
Support 57,355
Resistance 58,031

Nifty is in sideways trend. Trading below 200 DMA suggests caution.

Global Cues

 |  S&P Futures: -1.12%

US futures negative (S&P -1.12%).

Commodities & Forex
Gold
₹1,40,209
-1.16%
Silver
₹2,15,665
-0.16%
USD/INR
Rs 96.33/USD
+0.00%
Macro / Economic Events
📌 5 earnings results expected
📌 US Fed Interest Rate Decision
Looking Ahead
👀 US Fed Interest Rate Decision
Corporate Actions
Reliance Industries
Q1 preview: Strong O2C, steady Jio seen supporting earnings; retail margins a key watch
SBI
Funds Management IPO Allotment Live: Rs 9,813-crore IPO draws a stunning Rs 2.98 lakh crore in bids, allotment likely today
Wipro
says demand environment unchanged, discretionary spending remains intense
Tech Mahindra
posts third straight quarter of over $1 billion in deal wins
Jio Financial
Services Q1 results: Net profit rises 156% to Rs 830 crore, revenue more than triples
Earnings Calendar
Reliance Industries
17 Jul
JSW Steel
17 Jul
Oberoi Realty
17 Jul

DISCLAIMER

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