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First Trade: Markets open flat despite mixed global cues; Nifty holds 25,200

Published on 17/07/2025 09:25 AM

Market Opening Update:  Despite mixed global cues, Indian benchmark indices turned flat as early gains faded.

The BSE Sensex was down 1.56 points at 82,632.92, while the NSE Nifty50 slipped 2.00 points to 25,210.05 in early trade. Market breadth remained positive with 1,473 stocks advancing, 699 declining, and 153 remaining unchanged on the BSE.

The Indian rupee opened 3 paise stronger at 85.91 per US dollar, compared to Wednesday’s close of 85.94.

Hindalco, SBI, Eicher Motors, IndusInd Bank, and NTPC emerged as early gainers on the Nifty, while Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, SBI Life Insurance, HDFC Life, and Asian Paints led the laggards.

A busy earnings calendar will keep investors engaged. Key stocks in focus today include Tech Mahindra, Angel One, L&T Technology Services, Le Travenues Technology (Ixigo), Maruti Suzuki India, State Bank of India, Godrej Properties, Hindustan Zinc, Zydus Lifesciences, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, JSW Energy, and Smartworks Coworking Spaces.

Market sentiment will also be guided by institutional flows, currency movement, and global economic updates.

 

 

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