NSE India Market Summary — 2026-07-28
Market ends flat at 23,985.35; NIFTY IT and NIFTY BANK lead gains
The Indian market concluded the day at 23,985.35, marking a marginal (-0.04%) pullback from its highs. Despite this slight drop, the indices remained in the green for a significant part of the trading session, driven by a resurgence in sentiment. This turnaround was largely led by the IT sector, as well as banking stocks, which regained lost ground.
Among the key index performances:
- NIFTY 50 (-0.04%)
- NIFTY BANK (-0.58%); its performance was driven by State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank
- NIFTY 500 (-0.16%); it was weighed down by a decline in FMCG and Realty sectors
The major gainers of the day are:
- COFORGE (Coforge Limited) soared 6.39% on strong momentum. We previously rated it Strong Buy, and the stock has now broken out beyond our initial target price.
- TCS (Tata Consultancy Services Limited) rose 5.11% despite facing profit-taking at higher levels. As we've consistently recommended, TCS remains a strong buy due to its stable business model and high growth potential.
- MASTEK (Mastek Limited) and CONCOR (Container Corp) jumped 8.11% and 6.90%, respectively. We previously identified MASTEK as a strong breakout candidate, while CONCOR has continued its impressive run.
On the flip side, the biggest losers were:
- HINDUNILVR (Hindustan Unilever Limited), down 7.01% on profit-taking after a recent breakout. Despite this correction, we continue to recommend it as a buy, citing its robust business fundamentals.
Looking at the FII/DII activity today:
- FII selling continued at a faster pace than buying, resulting in a net outflow of ₹1,688.23Cr.
- DII activity, however, saw a significant buying spree, amounting to a net purchase of ₹2,329.14Cr.
Sector-wise, the market's focus remained on the IT sector, which surged 3.32%, with NIFTY IT leading the charge. NIFTY AUTO also gained 0.69%, driven by strong buying in the likes of Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki. Pharmaceuticals and banking sectors also saw some buying activity.
As we look forward to the next trading session, investors should remain cautious and keep an eye on the IT sector's continued momentum. The Indian economy is likely to see a rebound in the coming days, led by an expected rate cut and stable macros. Tomorrow, investors will also be looking out for quarterly earnings reports from top companies like ITC and Infosys.
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