Benchmark indices closed relatively flat today, showing a slight positive bias and marking their second consecutive day of gains. Nifty 50 closed 0.06% higher at 25,212 while the Sensex ended 63 points higher at 82,634. The top gainers leading Nifty's advance were Wipro and Mahindra & Mahindra.
Among the sectoral indices, Nifty PSU Bank emerged as the top gainer, climbing over 1% for the day. PNB and Punjab & Sind Bank were the top performers within the PSU Bank sector.
The Nifty Midcap 150 closed flat but extended its winning streak to three consecutive days, along with the Nifty Smallcap 250.
Financials, Nifty Auto, Media, and Realty all posted gains for the third consecutive day. Nifty Oil & Gas rose for the second day in a row, and Nifty FMCG extended its positive run to a fourth consecutive day. Nifty Metal snapped its two-day gaining streak, and Nifty Pharma ended a three-day streak of gains.
Benchmark indices closed relatively flat today, showing a slight positive bias and marking their second consecutive day of gains. Nifty 50 closed 0.06% higher at 25,212 while the Sensex ended 63 points higher at 82,634. The top gainers leading Nifty's advance were Wipro and Mahindra & Mahindra.
Among the sectoral indices, Nifty PSU Bank emerged as the top gainer, climbing over 1% for the day. PNB and Punjab & Sind Bank were the top performers within the PSU Bank sector.
The Nifty Midcap 150 closed flat but extended its winning streak to three consecutive days, along with the Nifty Smallcap 250.
Financials, Nifty Auto, Media, and Realty all posted gains for the third consecutive day. Nifty Oil & Gas rose for the second day in a row, and Nifty FMCG extended its positive run to a fourth consecutive day. Nifty Metal snapped its two-day gaining streak, and Nifty Pharma ended a three-day streak of gains.
As Q1 results continue to move the markets, there are a few names that are set to post their results today. Do follow NDTV Profit's live coverage of first quarter earnings below.
Rupee depreciates by 13 paise against US dollar to close at 85.94. Rupee is the third-worst performer in Asia, according to Bloomberg.
The India volatility index fell by about 2% after the markets saw stable levels through the day.
The India volatility index fell by about 2% after the markets saw stable levels through the day.

Names like Mahindra and Mahindra, Wipro and SBI were leading gains in the index. Nestle and Tech Mahindra were also trading in the green.
Shriram Finance marked the deepest losses in the lot, dragging the index down as it was down 2.05%. Names like Eternal, Sun Pharma and Tata Steel were also pulling on the index along with JSW Steel.
Names like Mahindra and Mahindra, Wipro and SBI were leading gains in the index. Nestle and Tech Mahindra were also trading in the green.
Shriram Finance marked the deepest losses in the lot, dragging the index down as it was down 2.05%. Names like Eternal, Sun Pharma and Tata Steel were also pulling on the index along with JSW Steel.

Shares of Varun Beverages spiked 2.37% during intraday trade on Wednesday. The company recorded a large block transaction involving 1.24 million shares during the market hours.
Shares of Varun Beverages spiked 2.37% during intraday trade on Wednesday. The company recorded a large block transaction involving 1.24 million shares during the market hours.

ITC Hotels Ltd. share price declined 1.44% at intraday but later recovered losses to trade 0.53% higher after the company reported its Q1 results on Wednesday.
ITC Hotels Ltd. share price declined 1.44% at intraday but later recovered losses to trade 0.53% higher after the company reported its Q1 results on Wednesday.

IndiGo share price swinged on Wednesday. The stock hit an intraday low of 0.86% but later gained to trade 0.15% higher at Rs 5,939.50.
For the company air traffic for the first 15 days of July 2025 dropped 4% YoY to 62.7 lakh and average daily air traffic at 4.18 lakh vs 4.36 lakh YoY.
IndiGo share price swinged on Wednesday. The stock hit an intraday low of 0.86% but later gained to trade 0.15% higher at Rs 5,939.50.
For the company air traffic for the first 15 days of July 2025 dropped 4% YoY to 62.7 lakh and average daily air traffic at 4.18 lakh vs 4.36 lakh YoY.

SBI share price spikes 2.15% at intraday after the bank announces approval of raising up to Rs 20,000 crore via bonds in FY26.
SBI share price spikes 2.15% at intraday after the bank announces approval of raising up to Rs 20,000 crore via bonds in FY26.

JFS share price declined 0.68% on Wednesday but later pared losses to trade 0.39% lower despite JioBlackrock a joint venture between Jio Financial Services and Blakcrock receiving SEBI's approval for four passive funds.
JFS share price declined 0.68% on Wednesday but later pared losses to trade 0.39% lower despite JioBlackrock a joint venture between Jio Financial Services and Blakcrock receiving SEBI's approval for four passive funds.

Nifty PSU Bank was top gainer in Wednesday's trade as earnings season kicked off. Nifty PSU Bank was up over 1.5%.
Nifty PSU Bank was top gainer in Wednesday's trade as earnings season kicked off. Nifty PSU Bank was up over 1.5%.

DB Corp Ltd.'s shares slumped 4% after the company reported a 31% drop in Q1 net profit to Rs 80.8 crore. Revenue declined 5.2% year-on-year to Rs 559 crore.
DB Corp Ltd.'s shares slumped 4% after the company reported a 31% drop in Q1 net profit to Rs 80.8 crore. Revenue declined 5.2% year-on-year to Rs 559 crore.

Tech Mahindra, Angel One, L&T Technology Services, Ixigo, Kalpataru, and ITC Hotels saw their stock prices edge higher in Wednesday’s trade ahead of first quarter earnings result for these companies.
On Wednesday at noon the benchmark indices were trading flat. Nifty 50 was down 0.04% at 25,182 and Sensex was trading 0.02% lower at 85,552.60.
The shares of Nestle rose nearly 3% during trade so far. The scrip had risen as much as 3.05% and is currently trading 2.81% higher at Rs 2,484. These gains compare to a 0.03% decline in the benchmark Nifty 50 as of 11:57 a.m.
The shares of Nestle rose nearly 3% during trade so far. The scrip had risen as much as 3.05% and is currently trading 2.81% higher at Rs 2,484. These gains compare to a 0.03% decline in the benchmark Nifty 50 as of 11:57 a.m.

Jio BlackRock Asset Management Company on Wednesday received Indian market regulator SEBI's approval for launching four new mutual fund schemes, with marking their foray into the equity category.
The fund house received approval for launching three passively managed equity funds tracking the Nifty Next 50 index, the Nifty Midcap 150 index, and the Nifty Smallcap 250 index, along with a Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Index fund in the debt category. Read the full story below
The shares of Biocon rose over 1% during trade so far. The scrip had risen as much as 3.96% and is currently trading 1.31% higher at Rs 395. The scrip was trading higher and gains compare to a 0.21% decline in the benchmark Nifty 50 as of 11:27 a.m.
The shares of Biocon rose over 1% during trade so far. The scrip had risen as much as 3.96% and is currently trading 1.31% higher at Rs 395. The scrip was trading higher and gains compare to a 0.21% decline in the benchmark Nifty 50 as of 11:27 a.m.

SEBI has given a nod to four of JioBlackRock's mutual funds:
JioBlackRock Nifty 8-13 yr G-Sec Index Fund
JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund
JioBlackRock Nifty Next 50 Index Fund
JioBlackRock Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund
All both the benchmark indexes trade in red, six of the sectors were trading in green with Nifty Media and PSU Bank leading the pack with most gains. The top sectoral dragger was Nifty Auto, Metal and consumption.
All both the benchmark indexes trade in red, six of the sectors were trading in green with Nifty Media and PSU Bank leading the pack with most gains. The top sectoral dragger was Nifty Auto, Metal and consumption.

The shares of HDFC Life rose over 1% during trade so far. The scrip had risen as much as 2.65% and is currently trading 1.59% higher at Rs 768.
The scrip was trading higher after posting first quarter results on Tuesday. These gains compare to a 0.16% decline in the benchmark Nifty 50 as of 9:55 a.m.
The shares of HDFC Life rose over 1% during trade so far. The scrip had risen as much as 2.65% and is currently trading 1.59% higher at Rs 768.
The scrip was trading higher after posting first quarter results on Tuesday. These gains compare to a 0.16% decline in the benchmark Nifty 50 as of 9:55 a.m.

HDFC Bank Ltd. said on Wednesday that it plans to consider its first-ever bonus share issue and a special interim dividend during its board meeting on July 19. India's largest private lender will also announce the results for the first quarter of the financial year ending March 2026 on that date.
Shares of HDFC Bank also
The shares of Dixon Tech rose over 3% during trade so far. The scrip had risen as much as 3.96% and is currently trading 3.52% higher at Rs 16,380. The scrip was trading higher after its joint venture garnered positive initiation from CLSA. These gains compare to a 0.13% decline in the benchmark Nifty 50 as of 9:39 a.m.
The shares of Dixon Tech rose over 3% during trade so far. The scrip had risen as much as 3.96% and is currently trading 3.52% higher at Rs 16,380. The scrip was trading higher after its joint venture garnered positive initiation from CLSA. These gains compare to a 0.13% decline in the benchmark Nifty 50 as of 9:39 a.m.

The shares of ICICI Lombard were trading over 0.30% higher after the company posted its first quarter results. The scrip rose as much as 2.06% higher during trade so far. The scrip was trading 1.36% higher and these gains compare to 0.17% decline in the Nifty 50 as of 9:35 a.m.
The shares of ICICI Lombard were trading over 0.30% higher after the company posted its first quarter results. The scrip rose as much as 2.06% higher during trade so far. The scrip was trading 1.36% higher and these gains compare to 0.17% decline in the Nifty 50 as of 9:35 a.m.

The shares of HDFC Life were trading over 1% higher after the company posted its first quarter results. The scrip rose as much as 0.45% higher during trade so far and these gains compare to 0.18% decline in the Nifty 50 as of 9:34 a.m.
The shares of HDFC Life were trading over 1% higher after the company posted its first quarter results. The scrip rose as much as 0.45% higher during trade so far and these gains compare to 0.18% decline in the Nifty 50 as of 9:34 a.m.

In the benchmark index Nifty 50, Shriram Finance marked the deepest losses as it was down over 3% during early trade. Names like Mahindra and Mahindra, JSW Steel and Tata Motors were also trading in the red.
Companies like Trent, Wipro, Adani Ports and Tech Mahindra were trading higher. HDFC Bank shares were also up nearly 1% up.
In the benchmark index Nifty 50, Shriram Finance marked the deepest losses as it was down over 3% during early trade. Names like Mahindra and Mahindra, JSW Steel and Tata Motors were also trading in the red.
Companies like Trent, Wipro, Adani Ports and Tech Mahindra were trading higher. HDFC Bank shares were also up nearly 1% up.

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened lower on Wednesday. The Nifty 50 was trading 0.16% down at 25,155 and the Sensex was trading flat at 82,489.
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened lower on Wednesday. The Nifty 50 was trading 0.16% down at 25,155 and the Sensex was trading flat at 82,489.
At pre-open, the markets were trading mixed at the Nifty 50 was at 25,196 as of 9:14 a.m. The Sensex was down over 30 points at 82,534 as of 9:14 a.m.
The shares of HDFC Life, ICICI Lombard, HDB Financial will be in focus today after these companies posted their first quarter earnings. Dixon Tech will also be in focus after the company has received positive outlook on its joint venture and more regulatory support.
Rupee depreciated by 17 paise against US dollar to open at 85.98, according to Bloomberg. The local currency had closed at 85.81 on Wednesday.
Bernstein has initiated coverage on Aditya Birla Lifestyle Ltd. with a target price of Rs 170 and a 'Market-Perform' rating. The company recently got demerged from parent arm Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. to list as a separate entity on exchanges on June 23.
The brokerage believes, "ABLBL's market leader legacy brands have strong brand recall and profitability".
Tesla has officially entered India with the launch of the Model Y, marking a long-awaited move that has sparked excitement across the automotive and investment worlds. But while the American EV giant’s sleek electric SUV now adorns showrooms in Mumbai, leading brokerages are united in their view: the impact on domestic automakers is minimal, for now.
The S&P 500 Index closed lower for the second time in three sessions on Tuesday, weighed down by financial companies as mixed earnings results from banks offset an upbeat report showing consumer prices are cooling.
The benchmark equities index fell 0.4%, after rising as much as 0.5% earlier to briefly eclipse the psychologically important 6,300 level after the opening bell. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq 100 Index rose 0.1% to notch a fresh closing record. Dow Jones Industrial Average sunk nearly 1%.
Nifty July futures up by 0.46% to 25,283 at a premium of 88 points.
Nifty July futures open interest down by 0.28%.
Nifty Options 17 July Expiry: Maximum Call open interest at 26,000 and Maximum Put open interest at 25,000.
Securities in ban period: Glenmark Pharma, Hindustan Copper, RBL Bank.
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The GIFT Nifty was trading near 25,200 early Wednesday. The futures contract based on the benchmark Nifty 50 fell 0.35% at 25,177 as of 6:45 a.m. indicating a negative start for the Indian markets.
India's benchmark equity indices snapped four sessions of losses to close higher on Tuesday, led by gains in auto and financial stocks. HCL Technologies Ltd. took a beating after June quarter disappointment.
The NSE Nifty 50 ended 113.5 points or 0.45% higher at 25,195.8, while the BSE Sensex closed 317.45 points or 0.39% up at 82,570.91. Intraday, the Nifty tested the 25,100 level before positive momentum took over. The index gained as much as 0.65% during the session.
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