Nifty 50 Pre-Open: Index Down 17.9 Points at 25,093.55; Wipro Leads with 3.24% Gain
By Shishta Dutta | Published at: Jul 18, 2025 09:27 AM IST
Mumbai, July 18, 2025 — The Nifty 50 index opened marginally lower by 17.9 points, settling at 25,093.55 in the pre-open session on Friday. The index declined 0.07% as market participants awaited quarterly earnings from key constituents, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Central Bank of India.
Market Breadth
- Advances: 37
- Declines: 12
- Unchanged: 1
This indicates a positive breadth despite the headline index opening in the red.
Top Gainers in Nifty 50 (Pre-Open)
| Symbol | IEP (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change | Prev Close (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIPRO | 269.05 | +8.45 | +3.24% | 260.60 |
| HCLTECH | 1543.90 | +12.00 | +0.78% | 1543.90 |
| TECHM | 1575.00 | +11.30 | +0.72% | 1563.70 |
| JIOFIN | 320.40 | +2.25 | +0.71% | 318.15 |
| SHRIRAMFIN | 670.00 | +4.55 | +0.68% | 665.45 |
| RELIANCE | 1485.00 | +8.60 | +0.58% | 1476.40 |
Top Losers in Nifty 50 (Pre-Open)
| Symbol | IEP (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change | Prev Close (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXISBANK | 1073.00 | -86.80 | -7.48% | 1159.80 |
| ADANIENT | 2605.10 | -11.50 | -0.44% | 2616.60 |
| BAJAJ-AUTO | 8302.00 | -28.00 | -0.34% | 8330.00 |
| ICICIBANK | 1415.20 | -3.50 | -0.25% | 1418.70 |
| SBILIFE | 1799.00 | -3.80 | -0.21% | 1802.80 |
| BHARTIARTL | 1910.10 | -3.80 | -0.20% | 1929.90 |
Index Overview
| Index | IEP | Change (pts) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY 50 | 25,093.55 | -17.90 | -0.07% |
Key Observations
- Wipro emerged as the strongest performer, up 3.24%, driven by robust demand in pre-market buy orders.
- Axis Bank showed significant weakness, down 7.48%, indicating heavy selling pressure during the pre-open window.
- The overall market mood remained broadly constructive, with three times more advances than declines.
Investors are closely watching earnings season developments, especially from banking and IT majors, to assess the next leg of market direction.
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