Introduction: Key Highlights from the Stock Market 23 July
The Stock Market 23 July ended on a strong note, fueled by solid earnings in the banking and auto sectors, supportive global cues, and broad-based buying across midcaps. The Nifty 50 rose over 150 points while the Sensex added nearly 483 points, marking a significant rebound after last week’s mixed action. Let’s dive into the key numbers, top movers, and what sparked today’s bullish mood.
How the Stock Market Moved on 23 July
Index | Closing Value | Change | % Change |
---|---|---|---|
Nifty 50 | 25,212.00 | +151.10 | +0.60% |
Sensex | 82,669.61 | +482.80 | +0.59% |
Nifty Bank | 57,183.75 | +427.75 | +0.75% |
Nifty IT | 36,804.35 | –54.55 | –0.15% |
BSE SmallCap | 55,232.25 | +45.81 | +0.08% |
Despite a mild pullback in IT, the overall market showed resilience, backed by financials, midcaps, and strong buying in selective names.
Top Gainer Stocks – 23 July
- Mangalore Refinery (+7.65% | ₹155.89): A post-result bounce, short covering, and technical breakout sent the stock soaring despite Q1 misses.
- Ola Electric (+7.17% | ₹43.05): Renewed interest from domestic institutions and rising EV optimism boosted the stock.
- Elgi Equipments (+6.41% | ₹589.75): The company gained on signs of improved margins and long-term order visibility.
- CreditAccess Grameen (+5.88% | ₹1354.9): Made a new 52-week high, buoyed by sustained growth in rural loan demand.
- JM Financial (+5.49% | ₹179.59): Continued to rally after hitting a 5-year high, backed by strong Q1 earnings.
Top Loser Stocks – 23 July
- Lodha Developers (–7.51% | ₹1334): Block deals and lukewarm results triggered heavy selling.
- Century Textiles (–5.55% | ₹2018.3): Disappointed on the earnings front, leading to a sharp correction.
- Triveni Turbine (–4.75% | ₹629): After a solid run-up, profit-booking weighed on the stock.
- Mastek (–4.08% | ₹2549.3): Missed Q1 estimates, leading to a drop on high volumes.
- Colgate-Palmolive (–3.96% | ₹2285.3): Weak results and touching a 52-week low hurt investor confidence.
Gainers and Losers Summary Table
Top Gainers | % Change | LTP (₹) | Top Losers | % Change | LTP (₹) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mangalore Refinery | +7.65% | 155.89 | Lodha Developers | –7.51% | 1334 |
Ola Electric | +7.17% | 43.05 | Century Textiles | –5.55% | 2018.3 |
Elgi Equipments | +6.41% | 589.75 | Triveni Turbine | –4.75% | 629 |
CreditAccess Grameen | +5.88% | 1354.9 | Mastek | –4.08% | 2549.3 |
JM Financial | +5.49% | 179.59 | Colgate-Palmolive | –3.96% | 2285.3 |
Why Did the Stock Market Rise on 23 July?
1. Robust Financial & Auto Earnings
The Bank Nifty surged more than 1%, largely due to upbeat Q1 results from major private lenders like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank. These results exceeded expectations in terms of credit growth, net interest margins, and asset quality, reinforcing investor confidence. Meanwhile, auto stocks benefited from global optimism surrounding a U.S.–Japan trade deal, providing a strong boost to the overall sentiment.
2. Global Positive Sentiment
Equity markets across Asia opened on a high, riding on the back of the surprise U.S.–Japan trade agreement. This helped improve the global risk appetite, driving capital into emerging markets, including India. The positive global backdrop created a “buy the dip” environment, especially in beaten-down sectors.
3. Strong Domestic Participation
Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) stepped in with strong inflows, particularly into banking and auto stocks. At the same time, retail participation remained robust, with midcaps and smallcaps seeing continued buying. The collective participation added thrust to the day’s rally.
4. Q1 Earnings Support
Earnings season continues to shape market momentum. Positive surprises from CreditAccess Grameen, JM Financial, and Elgi Equipments helped midcap sentiment, while earnings-driven corrections (like Colgate and Century Textiles) also showed investors are reacting sharply to fundamentals.
Conclusion
The Stock Market 23 July reflected a classic bullish setup—strong bank earnings, supportive global cues, and midcap resilience. Despite pressure in select IT and FMCG names, the broad market held firm and extended gains into the close. With earnings season still underway and global events unfolding, investors should stay stock-specific while watching institutional flows and sectoral trends closely.
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