Indian equity markets ended lower on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and persistently high crude oil prices. The NIFTY 50 slipped 126.65 points (0.53%) to close at 23,869.60, while the BSE Sensex fell 363.66 points (0.47%) to 76,391.39. Selling pressure was broad-based, with 30 Nifty stocks ending in the red against 20 gainers. Realty, Media, Banking, Pharma, and Metal stocks led the decline, while Auto and IT stocks bucked the trend, supported by gains in Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra, and TCS.
| Stock Name | LTP (₹) | % Change |
| SBI Life Insurance | 1,859.00 | +2.89% |
| Bajaj Auto | 11,279.00 | +2.55% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) | 3,230.00 | +1.72% |
| Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) | 2,245.00 | +1.66% |
| Tata Consumer Products | 1,110.10 | +1.39% |
| Stock Name | LTP (₹) | % Change |
| Adani Enterprises | 3,014.00 | -4.25% |
| Nestlé India | 1,442.20 | -3.44% |
| Shriram Finance | 1,026.40 | -3.06% |
| Adani Ports & SEZ | 1,781.00 | -2.11% |
| Grasim Industries | 3,101.00 | -2.06% |
BHEL returned to profitability in Q1 FY27, reporting a standalone net profit of ₹382 crore, compared with a ₹455 crore loss in the year-ago quarter. The turnaround was supported by strong growth in its power business, with revenue from the segment rising 51.8% YoY to ₹5,919.5 crore. Revenue from the industry segment also increased 12% YoY to ₹1,778.2 crore, reflecting healthy demand across its core businesses.
HFCL reported a strong turnaround in Q1 FY27, posting a net profit of ₹179 crore compared with a ₹42 crore loss in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations surged 120% YoY to ₹1,915 crore, while the company secured its highest-ever order book of ₹2,665 crore. Export revenue accounted for 55% of total revenue, and the board approved a ₹215 crore investment to establish an AI data centre connectivity solutions manufacturing facility.
India Cements returned to profit in Q1 FY27 with a net profit of ₹27 crore, compared with a ₹7.53 crore loss in the year-ago quarter. The turnaround was largely driven by an exceptional gain of ₹29.98 crore from asset sales. However, revenue from operations remained broadly stable, declining marginally to ₹1,019 crore from ₹1,025 crore in the corresponding period last year.
Indian equity markets ended the session on a weak note as global uncertainties and elevated crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. While Auto and IT stocks provided some support, broad-based selling kept the benchmark indices under pressure. As the earnings season gathers pace, investors with a demat account are likely to track upcoming quarterly results and global developments for further market direction.
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Published on: Jul 23, 2026, 4:01 PM IST
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