Nifty 50 Opens Flat at 25,196.60 in Pre-Open; HDFC Bank, HDFC Life Lead Early Gains
By Shishta Dutta | Published at: Jul 16, 2025 09:26 AM IST
Mumbai, July 16, 2025: The Nifty 50 index commenced trading on Wednesday with a relatively flat opening, quoting at 25,196.60, up a marginal 0.8 points from its previous close. The broader market displayed a slightly positive undertone, with 20 stocks advancing, 18 declining, and 12 remaining unchanged in the pre-open session. This mixed sentiment comes after the Nifty 50 closed 0.45% higher at 25,195.8 on Tuesday, snapping a four-day losing streak.
Top Gainers in Pre-Open Trade
| Stock | Last Price (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
HDFC Bank (HDFCBANK) |
2,018.00 | +22.50 | +1.13% |
HDFC Life (HDFCLIFE) |
765.00 | +8.15 | +1.08% |
Bharti Airtel (BHARTIARTL) |
1,944.00 | +9.80 | +0.51% |
SBI Life (SBILIFE) |
1,833.90 | +9.10 | +0.50% |
Trent (TRENT) |
5,415.00 | +25.00 | +0.46% |
HDFC Bank emerged as a strong performer, seeing significant buying interest with 6.67 lakh shares traded during the pre-open session. Its price reached ₹2,018, just shy of its 52-week high of ₹2,027.10. HDFC Life also showed strength, gaining 1.08% to ₹765 on a volume of 2.75 lakh shares.
Key Laggards
| Stock | Last Price (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Shriram Finance (SHRIRAMFIN) |
674.00 | -10.45 | -1.53% |
Eternal (ETERNAL) |
263.15 | -3.30 | -1.24% |
Reliance (RELIANCE) |
1,473.00 | -12.40 | -0.83% |
IndusInd Bank (INDUSINDBK) |
876.00 | -5.00 | -0.57% |
Asian Paints (ASIANPAINT) |
2,381.00 | -12.50 | -0.52% |
Shriram Finance experienced notable selling pressure, with over 2 lakh shares traded, resulting in a 1.53% drop. Reliance Industries also saw a decline of 0.83%, making it the highest turnover stock in the pre-open session with a turnover of ₹504.38 crore.
Sector Overview
- Banks: Mixed performance with HDFC Bank gaining and ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank dipping.
- IT stocks: Mild pressure on Infosys (-0.42%), TCS (-0.44%).
- FMCG: Flat to weak, with ITC and HUL unchanged or slightly down.
- Metals, Autos, and Pharma showed limited movement.
Market Breadth & Aggregate Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Advances | 20 |
| Declines | 18 |
| Unchanged | 12 |
| Total Volume | 25.08 lakh shares |
| Total Turnover | ₹310.16 crore |
| Total Market Cap | ₹113.97 lakh crore |
Outlook
The flat start to Wednesday’s trading, primarily supported by gains in key financial stocks like HDFC Bank and HDFC Life, may provide some initial stability to the Nifty. However, the observed weakness in heavyweights such as Reliance Industries, alongside declines in select other banks and IT majors, could cap any significant upward movement for the index. The markets are expected to remain sensitive to incoming economic data, upcoming earnings reports, and evolving global cues throughout the trading day.
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