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The Indian stock market declined for the second straight session on Friday, July 18, as investors reduced equity exposure amid lackluster earnings, high valuations, and ongoing tariff concerns. The Sensex fell 502 points (0.61%) to close at 81,757.73, while the Nifty 50 dropped 143 points (0.57%) to 24,968.40.
The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices also fell by 0.62% and 0.64%, respectively. Market capitalisation on the BSE slipped from nearly ₹461 lakh crore to over ₹458 lakh crore, wiping out about ₹3 lakh crore in investor wealth in just one session.
Here are the top gainers and losers for the day.
| Symbol | Open | LTP | %chng |
| WIPRO | 268.60 | 266.35 | 2.21 |
| BAJFINANCE | 920.50 | 941.50 | 1.97 |
| TATASTEEL | 160.10 | 162.50 | 1.63 |
| HCLTECH | 1,544.00 | 1,549.10 | 1.12 |
| INDUSINDBK | 866.00 | 874.00 | 1.03 |
Wipro share price opened at ₹268.60, closed at ₹266.35, marking a 2.21% gain.
Bajaj Finance share price opened at ₹920.50, closed at ₹941.50, achieving a 1.97% gain.
Tata Steel share price opened at ₹160.10, closed at ₹162.50, reflecting a 1.63% gain.
HCL Technologies share price opened at ₹1,544.00, closed at ₹1,549.10, with a 1.12% gain.
IndusInd Bank share price opened at ₹866.00, closed at ₹874.00, showing a 1.03% gain.
| Symbol | Open | LTP | %chng |
| AXISBANK | 1,090.00 | 1,098.70 | -5.27 |
| SHRIRAMFIN | 670.00 | 645.10 | -3.06 |
| BEL | 404.25 | 394.60 | -2.38 |
| HDFCLIFE | 755.00 | 738.45 | -1.78 |
| KOTAKBANK | 2,167.60 | 2,132.00 | -1.67 |
Axis Bank share price opened at ₹1,090.00, closed at ₹1,098.70, experiencing a -5.27% change.
Shriram Finance share price opened at ₹670.00, closed at ₹645.10, with a -3.06% change.
Bharat Electronics share price opened at ₹404.25, closed at ₹394.60, marking a -2.38% change.
HDFC Life share price opened at ₹755.00, closed at ₹738.45, showing a -1.78% change.
Kotak Mahindra share price opened at ₹2,167.60, closed at ₹2,132.00, experiencing a -1.67% change.
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The stocks mentioned in today’s market update reflect a mixed sentiment among investors. Wipro, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, HCL Technologies, and IndusInd Bank showed resilience with notable gains, Axis Bank and Shriram Finance suffered majo losses.
Monitoring such stocks closely through your demat account can help you make informed decisions, manage risks effectively, and capitalise on market opportunities despite ongoing uncertainties.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
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Published on: Jul 18, 2025, 5:25 PM IST
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