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Market Pulse: 22 July 2026 - Pre-Market Update

Market Pulse - Wednesday, 22 July, 2026
Nifty 23,996.25 (-0.79%) • FII Bought ₹844 Cr
Market Pulse Wednesday, 22 July, 2026
Market Snapshot
📊
Nifty 50
23,996.25
-0.79%
📈
Sensex
76,755.05
-0.92%
🏦
Bank Nifty
57,126.8
-1.23%

In the previous session, Indian indices closed lower with the Nifty 50 down 0.79% and Sensex losing 0.92%, pressured by banking and financial services sectors. Bank Nifty fell sharply by 1.23% as inflationary concerns from the US weighed on interest rate-sensitive stocks. Despite these losses, FMCG and auto sectors showed resilience with moderate gains. The market breadth was negative with more declines than advances, indicating bearish sentiment.

The Big Story
📰 FEATURED

Bank of America CEO warns inflation will back Fed into a corner

BankingFMCG

Interest rate hikes could pressure banking and consumer sectors.

WHY IT MATTERS
Inflation concerns may lead to tighter monetary policy, affecting interest rate-sensitive sectors.
Quick Takes
india macro • positive
Indian textiles secure zero-duty UK access under new CETA agreement
Textile stocks may benefit from increased export opportunities.
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india macro • positive
India’s apex bank drafts new rules to ease foreign investment
Positive for Banking and Infra sectors; potential for increased FII activity.
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commodities • negative
Oil prices surge on Mideast war, stock markets diverge
Expect pressure on oil-dependent sectors; monitor inflationary trends.
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global macro • negative
More Red Sea shipments disrupted as Rubio says Iran not serious about talks
Prepare for potential increase in oil prices affecting energy stocks.
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global macro • negative
Smoke seen rising from Aqaba area after Iran launches missile towards Jordan
Geopolitical risks could pressure energy and metal stocks.
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global macro • negative
Dow Jones Futures Dip, Techs Fall As Oil Prices Jump; AI Server Play Soars With Google, Tesla Earnings Due
Expect pressure on energy stocks; monitor IT sector for sentiment-driven moves.
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FII / DII Activity
FII/FPI
Bought
₹844 Cr
DII
Sold
₹462 Cr

FIIs bought ₹844 Cr, DIIs sold ₹462 Cr today.

Market Breadth

Advances: 736 · Declines: 957 · A/D Ratio: 0.77

Mixed participation across market

Sector Performance
FMCG
+0.6%
Auto
+0.2%
Energy
-0.4%
Metal
-0.5%
Infra
-0.9%
Bank
-1.2%
Fin Services
-1.3%
Pharma
-1.3%
IT
-1.5%
PSU Bank
-1.8%
Realty
-2.6%
Media
-2.7%

FMCG, Auto led gains while Realty, Media underperformed. Mixed sector performance today.

Top Gainers / Losers
Top Gainers
BAJAJ-AUTO +5.92%
NESTLEIND +3.31%
TVSMOTOR +3.30%
KALYANKJIL +3.10%
POLYCAB +1.90%
Top Losers
BANDHANBNK -16.63%
OFSS -7.35%
PGEL -5.76%
ADANIGREEN -4.53%
MPHASIS -4.43%
Technical Levels
Nifty 50
Support 23,969 / 23,941
Resistance 24,105 / 24,214
Bank Nifty
Support 57,054
Resistance 57,565

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

Global Cues

 |  S&P Futures: -0.30%

Global cues mixed; expect range-bound opening

Commodities & Forex
Gold
₹1,44,743
+1.30%
Silver
₹2,25,042
+0.56%
USD/INR
Rs 96.56/USD
+0.35%
Macro / Economic Events
📌 5 earnings results expected
📌 US Fed Interest Rate Decision
Looking Ahead
👀 US Fed Interest Rate Decision
Corporate Actions
ITC
FCNR deposit strategy for NRIs: Hidden US, UK and Singapore tax rules could reduce returns on bank-pitched leveraged investments
IndusInd Bank
Q1 results: Net profit rises 47% to Rs 1,003 crore, asset quality improves
Dr Reddy
Dr Reddy's Q1 net profit falls 69% to Rs 443 crore on semaglutide inventory costs
BPCL
posts consolidated net loss of Rs 1,873 crore in Q1FY27 on lower marketing margins
Earnings Calendar
United Spirits
22 Jul
SRF
22 Jul
Schaeffler India
22 Jul

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