NIFTY 50 Trades Steady; Reliance, BEL, Apollo Hospitals Lead Gains
By Shishta Dutta | Updated at: Nov 19, 2025 05:36 PM IST
Mumbai, July 1, 2025 — Benchmark index NIFTY 50 (NSE: NIFTY) traded slightly higher in the late morning session, moving up by 18.20 points (0.07%) to 25,535.25 as of 11:18 AM IST. This is due to the strength in volume demonstrated by the stocks such as Reliance Industries, Bharat Electronics (BEL), and Apollo Hospitals.
However, the broader market sentiment remained cautious as 30 out of the 50 constituent shares declined.
Index Snapshot (as of 11:18 AM IST)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Previous Close | 25,517.05 |
| Open | 25,551.35 |
| Day’s High | 25,593.40 |
| Day’s Low | 25,513.30 |
| Last Traded Price | 25,535.25 |
| 1-Year High | 26,277.35 |
| 1-Year Low | 21,743.65 |
| Total Traded Volume | 10.5 Cr |
| Total Traded Value | ₹92,681 Cr |
| 30-Day Return | +3.10% |
| 1-Year Return | +6.27% |
Market Breadth
| Advances | Declines | Unchanged |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 30 | 0 |
Top Gainers on NIFTY 50 (by % change)
| Company | LTP (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Hospitals | 7,455 | +213 | +2.94% |
| BEL | 433.75 | +12.25 | +2.91% |
| Jio Financial | 331 | +4.25 | +1.30% |
| Reliance | 1,520 | +19.40 | +1.29% |
| Asian Paints | 2,366 | +24.90 | +1.06% |
Key Drags
Some key banking and auto names saw muted action:
- Axis Bank fell over 2.4%
- Maruti Suzuki, TCS, and HUL also traded in the red
Sectoral Insight
- Healthcare and Defense stocks led the gains with BEL and Apollo Hospitals hitting fresh 52-week highs.
- Energy stocks like Reliance Industries provided solid support to the index.
- Private sector banks showed weakness, weighing on financials.
Market Outlook
With Q2 FY26 just kicking off, traders remain cautious ahead of upcoming services PMI data and the start of the corporate earnings season. The NIFTY is currently trading close to its record highs, with near-term resistance seen around 25,600–25,650, while support is expected to be near 25,400.
What is NIFTY 50?
The NIFTY 50 is NSE’s flagship large-cap index comprising 50 of the most liquid Indian stocks across sectors, including banking, IT, energy, FMCG, and infrastructure. It serves as a benchmark for Indian equity market performance and is widely tracked by global investors.
Stay tuned for updates as the trading session progresses.
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