Stock Market LIVE Updates: Key Index Movements and Sector-Wise Highlights

Stock market today opened with mixed signals as investors reacted to global cues and Q1 earnings from major companies. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both showed early volatility, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and inflation worries. Weakness in global tech shares weighed on domestic IT stocks. Analysts warn of increased volatility in the coming sessions as traders adjust positions ahead of the US GDP data and European Central Bank policy outcome.

Indian benchmark indices turned sharply lower on July 24, 2025 despite a stable opening. Sensex plunged over 500 points, while Nifty breached the critical 25,000-mark. Sensex stands at Rs. 82,274.39 while Nifty is trading at Rs. 25,094.25 at press timing, according to TradingView data. 

Shares of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) saw a freefall of 23%, triggering a lower circuit for the second time in a day. The sharp decline followed reports that the company’s monopoly in the electricity spot market is under threat due to regulatory changes.

Current key metrics according to Moneycontrol data are as follows:

• IEX Share Price at 2.23 PM: Rs. 132.2, down 28.01%

• Trading Volume: 36,167,920 shares

• 52 Week High: Rs. 244.40

• 52 Week Low: Rs. 135.26

• Analyst Rating: Buy (55%), Hold (18%)

Shares of Indian Bank rose over 3.5% post the earnings announcement, as investors cheered the improvement in fundamentals. Indian Bank reported a strong performance in Q1 FY26, with net profit surging 23.7% year-on-year to Rs. 2,973 crore. The growth was driven by strong interest income and improved asset quality: 

Net Interest Income (NII): Rs. 5,950 crore
Gross NPA Ratio: Down to 4.5% from 6.2% in 2024

Canara Bank stock jumped more than 4% after its Q1 results showed notable improvement in asset quality.

Gross NPAs: Down to 4.3% from 5.2% last quarter
Net NPAs: Declined to 1.2%.
Canara Bank Share Price at 2.30 PM on Moneycontrol: 113.20 (+5%) 

In a surprising move, Zomato has launched a pilot ambulance service under its Blinkit platform in Gurugram, promising emergency response in just 10 minutes. The company is training paramedics in-house and using location optimization strategies similar to its delivery model. 

Natco Pharma announced it has received the Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) from the USFDA. It is for its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) facility in Mekaguda, near Hyderabad. This move paves the way for uninterrupted exports to the US. Natco shares traded 2.5% higher following the announcement, signaling investor confidence in the company’s global regulatory strategy.

The Nifty Midcap index slipped nearly 1% as investors booked profits across key midcap counters. Market watchers attribute the fall to valuation concerns and uncertainty around global demand in tech and infrastructure.

-Coforge and Persistent both dropped over 7% amid selling pressure in the tech pack.

-IRCON International was another significant loser, declining 6% intraday. 

Supreme Industries reported a mixed set of numbers for Q1 FY26. While revenue grew modestly year-on-year, net profit remained flat at Rs. 235 crore, missing analyst expectations. The company's margins were impacted by higher raw material costs and sluggish demand in the PVC pipe segment. Shares of Supreme fell nearly 3% in intraday trade.

According to Moneycontrol data, the key metrics at  press timing are:

• Supreme Industries Share Price: Rs. 4,209.20 (-1.83%)

• Trading Volume: 445,020 shares

• 52 Week High: Rs. 5,720

• 52 Week Low: Rs. 3,095

• Analysts Rating: Buy (54%), Outperform and Hold (21% each)
  

Agrochemical and fertilizer major Coromandel International posted a strong Q1 FY26 performance, with net profit rising 62.4% YoY to Rs. 505 crore.

The jump is attributed to better product mix, higher realizations, and improved operational efficiencies.

-Revenue from operations rose 16% to Rs. 6,100 crore.

-Analysts believe Coromandel is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing Kharif season demand and government push for self-reliant agriculture.

Mumbai-based Ajmera Realty reported a net profit of Rs. 38.2 crore in Q1 FY26, up 21.6% year-on-year. Revenue from operations grew 13% to Rs. 265 crore. The company’s strong project execution and improved collections drove profitability. Shares of Ajmera Realty moved up 3% post the earnings release. The company also reaffirmed its full-year booking guidance, buoyed by demand in the affordable housing segment.

Moneycontrol shows the following metrics for Ajmera Realty at the time of writing:

Current Share Price: Rs. 911.15 (+2.09%)
Trading Volume: 182,115 shares
52 Week High: Rs. 1,224.90
52 Week Low: Rs. 609.55

LT Foods, the maker of Daawat Basmati rice, posted a 10% rise in consolidated net profit at Rs. 168.5 crore in Q1 FY26. Revenue grew to Rs. 2,115 crore, supported by steady exports and rising domestic demand. The management said its branded segment continues to gain market share, especially in the US and Middle East markets. Shares of LT Foods gained 4.5% on the NSE.

The Moneycontrol data for LT Foods stock shows:

Current Share Price: Rs. 490 (+0.47%)
Trading Volume: 1,008,142 shares
52 Week High: Rs. 518.55

52 Week Low: Rs. 283.90
Analyst Rating: Buy and Outperform (50% each)

Tata Motors’ subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) could face sales disruption in China as the country reduces the tax exemption threshold for luxury vehicles. The change means more JLR models will now attract additional taxation, impacting pricing and demand. China accounts for more than half of JLR’s total sales in the Asia region. Analysts expect short-term pressure on margins and volumes until the company recalibrates its pricing strategy.

India’s insurance regulator IRDAI has floated a draft proposal to introduce an ombudsman system within insurers for resolving claims up to Rs. 50 lakh. The move aims to expedite grievance redressal and reduce dependency on external arbitration. If implemented, this system will cover most health and general insurance disputes, ensuring faster settlements for policyholders. Stakeholders have been invited to submit comments by August 15, 2025.

Packaged food giant Nestlé India posted a 13.4% year-on-year fall in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 30. The profit came in at Rs.646.6 crore, down from Rs. 746.6 crore during the same period last year. Following the earnings announcement, the company’s stock declined by almost 6%, reflecting investor concerns over the disappointing performance.

Indian benchmark indices closed July 24, 2025 session in negative territory, dragged down by weakness in select sectors. The Nifty slipped by 157.80 points to finish at 25,062.10, marking a decline of 0.63%. Meanwhile, the Sensex dropped 542.47 points to settle at 82,184.17, down 0.66%. This fall came even as global markets showed positive trends, indicating domestic factors were behind the dip.

The Indian rupee edged up by 1 paisa on July 24, 2025 to close at 86.40 per US dollar (provisional). Despite opening stronger, the domestic currency gave up most of its early gains due to renewed risk aversion in global markets and a rebound in crude oil prices. These factors weighed on investor sentiment, limiting the rupee’s upward movement by the end of the session.

The Indian equity benchmarks opened on a weak note July 25, 2025, with early trades showing the Nifty slipping beneath the 24,900 level. The GIFT Nifty had already hinted at a gap-down start, projecting a decline of over 100 points before market open.

The Nifty 50 breached its key support of 25,000, moving below the 50-day moving average at 25,058. This development adds to the cautious outlook for the day. Meanwhile, the Sensex also mirrored this downward trend. In broader markets, small-cap and mid-cap indices were trading with notable losses, dropping close to 1% each.

Bajaj Finance shares dropped over 5% following a downgrade by JPMorgan after its Q1 earnings release. Bajaj Finserv also saw pressure ahead of its results. Among other notable movers, Authum Investment plunged over 14% after a large-volume transaction. Investors are closely watching earnings results from key firms today, including Cipla, Laurus Labs, Tata Chemicals, Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finserv, and Bank of Baroda.

On Friday, July 25, shares of Laurus Labs were in the red during early trade as investors awaited the company’s June quarter results. The stock, which has seen an impressive rally of 25% over the past month on expectations of robust earnings, touched a new 52-week high earlier in the session. Despite this upward momentum, profit booking appears to have set in ahead of the quarterly announcement.

The US dollar hovered near a two-week low on July 25, 2025 and appeared to be headed for its sharpest weekly drop in a month. Market sentiment has been shaped by ongoing US trade tariff discussions, with investor attention now turning to upcoming central bank meetings. Both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan are widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged. However, traders are keenly awaiting the post-meeting statements for insights into future policy directions.

RBI Governor stated that the central bank has taken numerous regulatory steps across various sectors and emphasized that a structured consultation mechanism is now integral to the decision-making process. He noted that such consultation is crucial not only for monetary policy but also for regulatory formulation.

On inflation, the Governor asserted that while current trends show improvement, vigilance remains key. “We have won a battle against inflation, but the larger war continues,” he remarked. Maintaining price stability remains the core mandate.

He added that regulatory consolidation is expected to enhance compliance and that monetary policy remains forward-looking. "The MPC focuses more on projections than just current numbers," he said, ahead of the committee's upcoming meeting in about 10 days. While refraining from commenting on the next rate decision, he reaffirmed the Q4 CPI forecast at 4.4%, which could be revised based on emerging data.

Transmission of monetary policy is progressing, with a 28 bps reduction in new loan rates on the credit side, reflecting the impact of previous rate cuts. He dismissed fears of an asset bubble, saying improved credit flow will aid growth. “The overall flow of funds to the economy and industries is rising,” he added.

Sambhv Steel Tubes shared key financial highlights in a media interaction, reporting 80% value addition in its product mix and maintaining EBITDA per tonne at Rs. 8,000. The company confirmed it has repaid Rs. 300 crore in term loans, leading to quarterly interest savings of Rs. 8-10 crore. Management clarified that future borrowing would be restricted to working capital needs, with no long-term debt on the books. Sambhv aims to sustain current EBITDA levels and targets a market share of over 5% in both structural steel and stainless steel coil segments. 

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their selling streak on July 24, offloading equities worth Rs. 2,133.69 crore. This brings the cumulative selling to over Rs.11,500 crore in just four sessions. According to VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, persistent FII withdrawals are dampening investor confidence and weakening short-term market structure.

Asian stock markets remained under pressure, with key indices such as Japan’s Nikkei 225, China’s Shanghai Composite, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng posting losses. Meanwhile, Wall Street offered little support as US benchmarks ended on a mixed note, contributing to the broader sense of global market caution.

International crude prices saw a modest uptick, with Brent futures climbing 0.39% to $69.45 a barrel. For oil-dependent countries like India, rising crude prices can stoke inflation and widen the trade deficit, creating additional challenges for policymakers and investors.