Indian stock markets closed marginally higher today (13 July 2026),

Indian stock markets closed marginally higher today (13 July 2026), with the Sensex ending at 77,616 (+47 points) and the Nifty 50 holding above 24,200. IT stocks led the gains, while FMCG and select consumer names dragged. HCL Tech jumped 5% ahead of its Q1 results, and global markets remained weak due to US‑Iran tensions pushing crude oil prices higher. 📊 Key Market Highlights (13 July 2026) Indices Sensex: 77,616 (+47 points) Nifty 50: 24,211 (+4 points) Nifty IT: Surged ~4%, led by TCS, HCL Tech, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro Nifty FMCG: Fell over 1% Nifty Bank: Gained 86 points to 58,131 Sectoral Performance Winners: IT, Consumer Durables, select banks Losers: FMCG, defence stocks, select financials Broader Markets: Midcap and Smallcap indices hit lifetime highs earlier in the day, though closed flat 📈 Stock‑Specific Moves HCL Tech: +5% ahead of Q1 results

, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro: Among top gainers in Nifty Kalyan Jewellers: Extended rally, nearly +50% in 4 sessions & Blue Star: Rose on AC price hikes and strong demand Avenue Supermarts (DMart): Fell ~4% post Q1 results Bharat Dynamics: Declined on reports of private sector entry into Astra missile manufacturing 🌍 Global Market Context US‑Iran tensions escalated, raising crude oil prices: Brent crude: $78.96 (+3.9%) WTI crude: $74.27 (+4%) US Futures: Nasdaq down ~1%, S&P 500 down ~0.3% Asian Markets: Mixed — Japan’s Topix fell 0.7%, Shanghai Composite down 1.7%, Hang Seng up 0.3% 📌 Investor Takeaways IT sector strength is currently offsetting weakness in FMCG and consumer names. Crude oil spike due to geopolitical tensions could pressure inflation and impact rate expectations globally. Midcap/Smallcap rally shows strong domestic participation, but valuations are stretched — caution advised. Upcoming results season (IT, BFSI, consumer) will drive near‑term momentum.