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Sensex, Nifty End Flat Amid Volatility — 10 Key Highlights from Indian Stock Market Today On Tuesday, July 22, Indian stock markets closed flat with a slight downward bias, impacted by weak global cues. The Sensex dropped by 14 points, finishing at 82,186.81, while the Nifty 50 slipped 30 points (0.12%) to settle at 25,060.90. The mid-cap and small-cap segments also witnessed underperformance. The BSE Midcap Index lost 0.62%, while the BSE Smallcap Index fell 0.17%. Here are the top 10 takeaways from today’s market session: 1. Why did the market close flat today? Gains in select large-cap stocks like Eternal, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank were offset by losses in heavyweights such as Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, ITC, and SBI. The market continues to see stock-specific moves amid concerns over expensive valuations and mixed corporate earnings. Uncertainty around the India-US trade agreement is also weighing on investor sentiment.According to Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, “Q1 earnings have slowed down after some positive traction from banking stocks. Investors are now cautious ahead of the August 1st trade deal deadline.” Top gainers in the Sensex index: Eternal: +10.56% Titan: +1.08% BEL: +0.72% Top losers in the Sensex index: Tata Motors: -2.04% Adani Ports: -1.93% SBI: -1.12% Sectoral performance: Most sectors ended in the red. BSE Realty fell 1% Telecom and Auto sectors also declined around 1% each On NSE, Nifty Bank dropped 0.35% PSU Bank Index slid 1.57% Most active stocks by volume (NSE): Vodafone Idea – 22.83 crore shares Yes Bank – 12.67 crore shares Jaiprakash Power Ventures – 12.56 crore shares Stocks that surged over 10% (BSE): Agi Greenpac, Tilaknagar Industries, and Eternal gained over 10%, outperforming broader market weakness. Stocks that fell over 10%: Vandan Foods, Radhe Developers India, Gujarat Intrux, and Kirloskar Pneumatic Company declined sharply by more than 10%. Advance-Decline Ratio: Out of 4,198 stocks traded on the BSE: 1,790 advanced 2,231 declined 177 stocks remained unchanged Stocks that hit 52-week highs and lows: 52-week highs: Eternal, ICICI Bank, Shree Cement, UPL 52-week lows: Tejas Networks, Raymond Realty, Smartworks Coworking Spaces Nifty’s technical outlook: According to Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Research at Kotak Securities, the market currently lacks clear direction. “For intraday traders, the 25,000 level (Nifty’s 50-day SMA) will act as a crucial support. As long as the index stays above this mark, pullback rallies may continue,” he explained. “On the upside, resistance is likely around 25,200 to 25,325. If 25,000 breaks, the index could fall to 24,900, or even 24,775 in case of extended weakness.” Sensex, Nifty End Flat Amid Volatility as Indian stock markets struggled to hold gains on July 22 amid weak global cues and mixed corporate earnings. The Sensex slipped 14 points to close at 82,186.81, while the Nifty 50 fell by 30 points to end at 25,060.90. Mid and small-cap indices also saw mild declines, indicating broader market weakness. Gains in select heavyweights like Eternal, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank were offset by losses in Reliance Industries, L&T, SBI, and ITC. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with Realty, Telecom, and Auto showing notable declines. Top gainers of the day included Eternal, Titan, and BEL, while Tata Motors, Adani Ports, and SBI emerged as the biggest losers. High trading activity was seen in Vodafone Idea, Yes Bank, and JP Power. Meanwhile, over 150 stocks hit 52-week highs despite the overall cautious tone. Market experts suggest range-bound movement may continue unless strong Q1 earnings or positive developments on the India-US trade front emerge. Key support for Nifty lies at 25,000, with resistance at 25,200–25,325. Stay updated with all the major stock market developments, gainers, losers, and expert analysis for smarter investment decisions. Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice. Always consult a certified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.