Sensex Holds Ground as Bulls Back Eternal, Private Banks Shine

Sensex Flat as Eternal, HDFC Lead Gains; Market Analysis for July 22 Indian stock market holds steady as Eternal surges 14%, HDFC and ICICI Banks support benchmarks. Get full BSE and Nifty market analysis for today. The Indian stock market remained range-bound on Tuesday, with the Sensex ending nearly flat but off session lows. The Nifty 50 managed to hold above 25,100, signaling resilience amidst global uncertainty and mixed corporate earnings.

Sensex Holds Ground as Bulls Back Eternal, Private Banks Shine
  • Eternal Ltd. soared over 14%, adding more than ₹35,000 crore to its market cap, after upbeat projections on profitability in the quick commerce segment.
  • HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank supported the index with a ~1% gain each, following strong Q1 results and stable net interest margins.
  • Reliance Industries remained under pressure (-0.6%) due to weak performance in its retail and O2C verticals.
  • Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and 360 One WAM were among the top laggards due to profit booking and block deals.
Market Summary
Index
Close Change
Sensex 82,336.45 +24.11 pts
Nifty 50 25,111.75 +18.25 pts
Bank Nifty 57,880.90 +102.45 pts

"The market is in a consolidation phase, reacting to stock-specific earnings rather than broader macro signals. With most banks showing stable results, financials continue to offer support."

What to Watch

  • Global cues from U.S. Big Tech earnings later tonight (Tesla, Microsoft).
  • Midcap earnings from the likes of Zydus, Canara Bank, and IRFC.
  • Potential movement in oil prices affecting Reliance and ONGC.
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By IPO Expert
Published on July 22, 2025