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Market Pulse: 20 July 2026 - Pre-Market Update

Market Pulse - Monday, 20 July, 2026
Nifty 24,334.3 (+1.09%) • FII Bought ₹1,325 Cr
Market Pulse Monday, 20 July, 2026
Market Snapshot
📊
Nifty 50
24,334.3
+1.09%
📈
Sensex
78,151.45
+1.25%
🏦
Bank Nifty
58,521.4
+1.63%

Yesterday, Indian markets showed strong performance with Nifty 50 rising by 1.09% and Sensex gaining 1.25%, supported by banking and IT sectors. Bank Nifty surged 1.63%, reflecting robust investor interest in financial stocks, especially after positive institutional inflows where FIIs bought ₹1,325 Cr. The market breadth was positive with 1120 advances against 612 declines, indicating broad-based buying interest. However, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran, could introduce volatility in today's session.

The Big Story
📰 FEATURED

Trump tightens squeeze on Iran: 'Guardian' US to blockade Iranian ports, charge 20% on ships crossing Hormuz

Energy

Prepare for potential oil price surge; watch for energy sector impact.

WHY IT MATTERS
US blockade of Iranian ports may lead to higher oil prices, affecting Indian import costs.
Quick Takes
markets • negative
Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty indicates a negative start; US markets fall, Asia trades mixed
Prepare for potential market volatility; consider defensive positions.
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global macro • negative
Asia shares shaky as oil climbs, earnings loom
Monitor energy stocks and currency markets for volatility due to oil price movements.
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markets • positive
IT, financials lead Indian benchmarks higher; Reliance, private banks up ahead of results
Consider exposure to IT and banking sectors for potential market gains.
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global macro • negative
Iran fires back after Trump's Hormuz takeover plan, suspends MoU with US and rules out Islamabad talks
Energy sector volatility expected; consider hedging against oil price fluctuations.
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sector • positive
One more CMOS fab, memory and displays: What India wants under Semicon 2.0
Consider long-term investments in semiconductor-related sectors.
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global macro • negative
China ‘firmly opposes’ UK nationalisation of British Steel
Monitor steel sector for potential price volatility.
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FII / DII Activity
FII/FPI
Bought
₹1,325 Cr
DII
Sold
₹15 Cr

FIIs bought ₹1,325 Cr, DIIs sold ₹15 Cr today.

Market Breadth

Advances: 1120 · Declines: 612 · A/D Ratio: 1.83

Broad-based rally with strong market participation

Sector Performance
IT
+1.8%
Bank
+1.6%
Realty
+1.4%
Fin Services
+1.3%
Auto
+1.2%
FMCG
+0.7%
Infra
+0.5%
PSU Bank
+0.4%
Media
+0.0%
Energy
-0.2%
Metal
-0.5%
Pharma
-1.4%

IT, Bank led gains while Metal, Pharma underperformed. Mixed sector performance today.

Top Gainers / Losers
Top Gainers
FEDERALBNK +6.55%
KALYANKJIL +4.74%
BHARATFORG +4.29%
TECHM +3.96%
KOTAKBANK +3.59%
Top Losers
TORNTPHARM -4.82%
POWERINDIA -4.59%
GVT&D -4.27%
POLYCAB -3.99%
NATIONALUM -3.70%
Technical Levels
Nifty 50
Support 24,136 / 23,938
Resistance 24,396 / 24,458
Bank Nifty
Support 57,936
Resistance 58,664

Nifty is in sideways trend. Trading below 200 DMA suggests caution. Short-term momentum is positive.

Global Cues

 |  S&P Futures: +0.06%

Global cues mixed; expect range-bound opening

Commodities & Forex
Gold
₹1,41,006
+0.47%
Silver
₹2,16,449
+0.02%
USD/INR
Rs 96.27/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
s to Watch Today: Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, NATCO Pharma, Oberoi Realty, RBL Bank, Poonawalla Fincorp, Turtlemint in focus on 20 ...
TCS
Mcap of 5 of top-10 most valued firms jumps ₹1.54 trn, TCS biggest winner
Reliance Industries
O2C shines, but digital commerce push weighs on Q1 earnings
Earnings Calendar
UltraTech Cement
20 Jul
Shyam Metalics & Energy
20 Jul
Sobha
20 Jul

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