The BSE Sensex rose by 317 points or 0.39%, closing at 82,570.91, while the Nifty50 gained 113.5 points, or 0.45%, settling at 25,195.8 levels.
The broader markets followed suit, with the Nifty MidCap and Nifty SmallCap indices each advancing by approximately 0.95%. This positive movement in the stock market highlighted growing investor confidence, aided by the easing inflationary pressures and supportive global cues.
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Impact on the stock market
Sectoral indices performance
Across the sectoral indices on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), all major sectors settled in the green, reflecting the overall market strength. The Nifty Auto index outperformed, rising by 1.5%, driven by strong performances from major automobile stocks. Similarly, the Nifty Pharma and Healthcare indices also saw gains, with both indices rising by over 1%.
The Nifty Bank, Energy, Financial Services, IT, Metal, PSU Bank, Realty, Consumer Durables, and Oil & Gas indices each rose by up to 1%, contributing to the broad-based market rally. This uptick was a positive sign for sectors that had been under pressure in recent weeks, signaling a possible turnaround.
The India VIX, which gauges market volatility, decreased by 4.17%, settling at 11.48 points, indicating that investors are feeling less uncertain about market fluctuations. A lower VIX reflects an overall sense of stability and lower risk in the market, further contributing to the optimism of the day.
| Sector/Index | Performance |
| IT & BPM sector | 0.40% |
| Healthcare sector | 1.23% |
| Oil & Gas sector | 0.48% |
| Real estate sector | 0.79% |
| PSU Bank in India | 0.87% |
Top gainers today
| Company | Price (in ₹) | Change % |
| Hero Motocorp Share Price | 4,454.00 | 4.76 |
| Bajaj Auto Share Price | 8,311.00 | 2.76 |
| Sun Pharma Share Price | 1,727.50 | 2.67 |
| Shriram Finance Share Price | 684.45 | 2.19 |
| Apollo Hospital Share Price | 7,360.50 | 1.95 |
Top losers today
| Company | Price (in ₹) | Change % |
| HCL Tech Share Price | 1,566.40 | -3.30 |
| Eternal Share Price | 266.45 | -1.53 |
| SBI Life Insura Share Price | 1,824.80 | -1.43 |
| HDFC Life Share Price | 756.85 | -1.03 |
| Tata Steel Share Price | 159.00 | -0.90 |
Market aftermath: Impact on stocks
HDFC Life: Strong Q1 results
HDFC Life Insurance reported a solid 14% increase in net profit, which rose to ₹546 crore for Q1 FY26, compared to ₹478 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. The company’s annual premium equivalent (APE) saw a 12% year-on-year growth, although it slightly missed analysts’ estimates. Despite this, the value of new business (VNB) increased by 12.7%, showcasing strong growth prospects for the company. This positive performance indicates HDFC Life’s continued dominance in the life insurance space and its potential to benefit from India’s growing insurance market.
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Yes bank: SMFG eyes $1.1 billion investment
Yes Bank’s stock surged by 3% after news broke that Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is considering a $1.1 billion investment in the Indian private lender. SMFG plans to acquire nearly 5% of the bank’s stake from the US investment fund Carlyle Group and other minority shareholders. The move is seen as a strategic partnership aimed at boosting Yes Bank’s capital base and supporting its growth. Following this news, Yes Bank’s share price hit an intraday high of ₹20.65, reflecting investor optimism over the future prospects of the bank.
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Awl agri business: mixed earnings report
AWL Agri Business Ltd, formerly Adani Wilmar Ltd, reported a 24.5% decline in its consolidated net profit for Q1 FY26, which fell to ₹236 crore from ₹313 crore in the same quarter last year. Despite the profit decline, the company posted a strong 20.5% revenue growth, reaching ₹17,058 crore compared to ₹14,154 crore in Q1 FY25. The decline in profit can be attributed to a 41.5% drop in EBITDA, which stood at ₹366 crore. The drop in margins (from 4.42% to 2.15%) highlighted some of the operational challenges the company faced during the quarter. Nonetheless, AWL’s strong revenue growth underlines the resilience of its core business in the competitive edible oil sector.
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Crude oil: prices drop following increase in us inventories
Crude oil prices saw a slight decline on July 15, following an industry report that showed an increase in US crude oil inventories. The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported a rise of 7.1 million barrels in US oil inventories for the week ending July 4, which was far above market expectations of a 2.8 million barrel decline. This data raised concerns over weakening demand for oil in the US, putting downward pressure on crude prices.
As of the morning of July 15, July crude oil futures traded at ₹5,861 on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), down by 0.42% from the previous close of ₹5,886. Global oil prices also showed signs of weakness, with September Brent futures at $70.04, down by 0.16%, and August WTI futures at $68.20, down by 0.19%. Despite these losses, geopolitical concerns in the Middle East, particularly the continued attacks by the Houthis on vessels in the Red Sea, provided some support to oil prices.
Conclusion
The Indian stock market experienced a positive session on July 15, 2025, driven by a combination of factors, including global optimism, easing inflation, and healthy foreign inflows. The broad-based rally was supported by gains in key sectors such as auto, pharma, and banking. Stocks like Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, and HDFC Life performed strongly, while Yes Bank’s gains highlighted investor confidence in strategic investments.
Despite challenges in certain sectors, such as AWL Agri Business, the market remains buoyed by strong corporate earnings and positive global cues. Meanwhile, the crude oil market is grappling with rising US inventories, which has put downward pressure on prices. However, geopolitical tensions continue to provide some support for the commodity.
Overall, today’s market performance suggests that investor sentiment is improving, and there is cautious optimism as we head into the second half of the year.
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