Closing Bell: Sensex Falls 592 Points, Nifty Ends Below 24,700; Hero MotoCorp, HUL, Asian Paints Shine

Stock market closed in the red on Monday, with benchmark indices retreating from previous gains due to profit booking. The BSE Sensex ended the day down 592.62 points or 0.73% at 80,870.48, while the NSE Nifty slipped 156.10 points or 0.63% to close at 24,680.90.

The Indian equity market is opened on lower on Monday, July 28, amid mixed global signals and continued investor caution. At the market open, the BSE Sensex index traded lower at 81,155 points, reflecting a decline of 306 points, or 0.38 percent. Similarly, the Nifty 50 index opened in the red, hovering around 24,744 points, down by 93 points, which translates to a 0.37 percent drop.

Early trends on the GIFT Nifty indicate a flat-to-negative start for domestic indices, with the Nifty futures trading at 24,833.50, down 8.5 points or 0.03%.

Indian Stock Market Recap

This comes after a sharp fall in the Indian stock market on Friday, where both benchmark indices closed at a one-month low. The BSE Sensex dropped 721 points, or 0.88%, to settle at 81,463, while the NSE Nifty 50 ended lower, extending what has now become the longest weekly losing streak of 2025. The decline was driven by weak Q1 earnings, persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, and rising global trade tensions.

Global Markets: Mixed Asian Trends, Positive Wall Street Close

Asian equities traded mixed on Monday morning as investors remained cautious over global trade developments and upcoming central bank decisions. On the other hand, Wall Street closed the previous week on a positive note. US stock futures edged higher after former President Donald Trump signed a framework trade agreement with the European Union, boosting investor sentiment.

Currency Market Update

In the currency markets, the US dollar edged slightly lower while the euro gained ground following the US-EU trade accord. The US Dollar Index dipped 0.1% to 97.534. Against the Japanese yen, the dollar remained largely flat at 147.68. The euro rose to $1.1763, up 0.2%, while the British pound traded marginally lower at $1.3438, down 0.1%.

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Jul 28, 2025, 3:31 pm IST

CDSL Share Price Falls 5.3% After Weak Q1FY26 Results

The Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. (CDSL) share price took a sharp hit on Monday, July 28, sliding over 5% in intraday trade. The decline came shortly after the company reported a disappointing set of Q1FY26 results on saturday july 26, along with growing market excitement surrounding the upcoming NSDL IPO, its direct rival in the depository services space.

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Jul 28, 2025, 3:05 pm IST

Transport Corporation of India Ltd. (TCI) Announces Q1 FY2026 Financial Results

Transport Corporation of India Ltd. (TCI) announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY2026). The company reported a consolidated revenue of ₹11,506 million, reflecting a 9% year-on-year growth from ₹10,560 million in the same quarter last year. EBITDA rose by 11.9% to ₹1,520 million, up from ₹1,358 million in Q1 FY2025, indicating improved operational efficiency. Furthermore, Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 17%, reaching ₹1,072 million compared to ₹916 million in the year-ago period.

Jul 28, 2025, 11:53 am IST

Stock Market Live: Nifty Bank Technical Outlook

For Bank Nifty, the Nirmal Bang Brokerage stated, "Bank Nifty's next immediate support is around 56340 levels on the downside and on a decisive close below expect a fall to 56100-55840. There is an immediate resistance at 56800-57000 levels."

Jul 28, 2025, 11:26 am IST

Stock Market Live: What Factors Are Likely To Impact Stock Market Today?

Stock Market Live: " we expect market to remain in consolidation mode amid continued uncertainty around India-US trade deal, a mixed Q1FY26 earnings season so far and intensifying FII outflows. Key results over the weekend include Kotak Mahindra bank, Macrotech Developers, CDSL amongst others," noted Sidhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal

Jul 28, 2025, 10:41 am IST

Stock Market Live: Top Gainers, Top Losers

Tata Motors, Shriram Finance, Bajaj Auto, Ultra Cement Company, Bajaj Finserve, Adani Enterprises, Hero Motocorp were among the top gainers on NSE. Whereas, Kotak Mahindra Bank, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, Eternal, Titan, JioFinance, etc were among the top laggards on Nifty 50 today.

Jul 28, 2025, 10:17 am IST

Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty Recovers From Day’s Low, Sensex Struggles At 81,400; Kotak, TCS Top Losers

Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty Recovers From Day’s Low, Sensex Struggles At 81,400; Kotak, TCS Top Losers

Jul 28, 2025, 10:00 am IST

Stock Market Live Updates: IEX Shares Crash Over 8% in Early Trading on July 28

In early morning trading on Monday, July 28, shares of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) experienced a sharp decline, plummeting over 8 percent to Rs 134.60 each.

Jul 28, 2025, 9:46 am IST

Stock Market Live Updates: Kotak Mahindra Bank Shares Slide 6.5%After Weak Q1 FY26 Results

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares tumbled 6.5% on Monday, July 28, hitting an intraday low of Rs 1,986.55 on the BSE, shortly after the lender announced its financial results for the first quarter of FY26.

Jul 28, 2025, 9:07 am IST

Stock Market Live Updates: Euro Climbs to .1763 After US-EU Tariff Deal Eases Trade Tensions

The Euro rose on Monday after the United States and the European Union announced a framework trade deal, marking a key step in easing trade tensions and avoiding a potential global trade war. The Euro stood at .1763, up 0.2% so far in Asia.

Jul 28, 2025, 8:41 am IST

Stock Market Live Updates: Key Stocks To Focus Today

On Monday, July 28, key stocks to watch include TCS, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank, Tata Chemicals, Cipla, Titan, Bank of Baroda, SBI Cards, Shriram Finance, SAIL, Mphasis, and Bajaj Finserv.

Jul 28, 2025, 8:03 am IST

Stock Market Live Updates: India–UK Free Trade Deal May Cut Customs Revenue by Rs 6,345 Crore in 10 Years

The India–UK free trade deal is likely to lower customs duty collections, with losses estimated at Rs 4,060 crore in the first year and rising to Rs 6,345 crore by the tenth year.