Morning Intelligence
21 July 2026 | Pre-Market Setup
🌍 Global Cues & Asian Markets
| GIFT Nifty | 24,148.00 ▲ +33.50 |
| Dow Jones | 51,839.26 ▼ 307.16 |
| NASDAQ | 25,508.07 ▼ 12.17 |
| Nikkei 225 | 65,377.36 ▲ +1,236.24 |
Global markets are showing mixed signals, with Asian indices like GIFT Nifty and Nikkei 225 trading higher, while US markets (Dow Jones, NASDAQ) closed lower on Monday due to geopolitical tensions and earnings concerns.
🇮🇳 Yesterday’s Close
| Nifty 50 | 24,238.50 ▼ 95.80 |
| Sensex | 77,708.52 ▼ 442.93 |
| Bank Nifty | 57,945.00 ▼ 576.41 |
💱 Commodities & Forex
| 🥇 Gold | 4,040.80 ▲ +15.30 |
| 🥈 Silver | 56.42 ▲ +0.52 |
| 🛢️ Crude Oil | 82.160 ▼ 0.32 |
| 💵 USD/INR | 96.4625 ▼ 0.135 |
🏦 Institutional Activity
| FII Net | Rs -1,121.04 Cr Sell |
| DII Net | Rs 1,312.03 Cr Buy |
📰 Pre-Market News
- GIFT Nifty hints at weak start for Indian markets: The GIFT Nifty is indicating a gap-down open for Indian benchmark indices, reflecting cautious sentiment from global cues.
- Geopolitical tensions escalate, crude oil prices remain elevated: Rising tensions in the Middle East are keeping crude oil prices high, contributing to investor caution and a risk-off mood in equity markets.
- Private banks drag Indian indices lower post Q1 results: Several private sector banks experienced declines on Monday after their first-quarter earnings revealed profitability pressures.
🎯 Stocks in Focus
- Bajaj Auto: Bajaj Auto is scheduled to announce its Q1 results today, which will likely put the stock in focus.
- Adani Energy Solutions: Adani Energy Solutions will also be reporting its first-quarter earnings, drawing investor attention.
- Paytm: One97 Communications, Paytm's parent company, reported a significant 79% year-on-year surge in Q1 profit.
📅 Today’s Calendar
Several companies are slated to announce their first-quarter financial results today, which will be a key focus for the market.