Stock Market Today Live Updates: Indian benchmark indices extended their gains on Friday, with the BSE Sensex opening 349 points higher and the Nifty 50 advancing by 90 points in early trade. The Sensex was opened at 77,535.92, up 0.45%, while the Nifty 50 gained 0.38% to 24,163.60. Among the 30 Sensex constituents, 22 stocks were trading in positive territory. The rally was led by Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Reliance Industries, and Axis Bank. On the downside, Trent, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), Bharti Airtel, and ITC were among the top laggards in early trading.
India Stock Market Performance (July 17, 2026)
The Indian stock market traded in positive territory on July 17, 2026, with benchmark indices extending their gains in early trading despite weak global sentiment driven by rising Middle East tensions. The BSE Sensex climbed 455 points (0.59%) to 77,642, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 120 points (0.50%) to 24,193, supported mainly by strong buying in information technology (IT) stocks.
- NIFTY 50 Opening: Opened at 24,127.60, hitting an early high of 24,246.95.
- SENSEX Opening: Opened at 77,370.77, touching an early high of 77,828.89
India Stock Market Update Today (17 July 2026): Nifty, Sensex Opened Higher
The broader market also remained positive, BSE Sensex gaining over 225 points with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices advancing as much as 0.5%. Among sectoral indices, Nifty IT emerged as the top performer, climbing nearly 2% during morning trade, while Nifty Financial Services and Nifty PSU Bank traded in negative territory. Market breadth stayed firmly positive on the NSE, where 1,662 stocks advanced, 749 declined, and 112 remained unchanged.
| Index | Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY 50 | 24,216.35 | +143.60 | +0.60% |
| SENSEX | 77,740.70 | +553.83 | +0.72% |
| NIFTY BANK | 57,906.10 | +323.85 | +0.56% |
| NIFTY IT | 29,047.85 | +325.25 | +1.13% |
| NIFTY AUTO | 26,921.65 | +154.10 | +0.58% |
NIFTY 50 Index Today
- Open Price: 24,127.60
- Session High: 24,246.95
- Session Low: 24,099.05
- Previous Close: 24,072.75
SENSEX Index Today
- Open Price: 77,370.77
- Day High: 77,828.89
- Day Low: 77,308.00
- Previous Close: 77,186.87 [1]
NIFTY 500 Index Today
- Open Price: 23,272.30
- Previous Close: 23,232.65
- Intraday High: 23,287.15
- Intraday Low: 23,235.45
Bank NIFTY Index Today
The Bank NIFTY Index is trading at ₹57,582.25, down 0.30% from its previous close
- Open Price: ₹57,831.10
- Intraday High: ₹57,931.30
- Intraday Low: ₹57,420.15
- Previous Close: ₹57,757.85
What is Happening in the Indian Stock Market Today?
Indian stocks moved with contrasting trends on Thursday as the indices closed mostly flat due to strength in finance and banking shares, even as tech stocks were underperforming. The BSE Sensex closed more or less flat at 77,187, while the Nifty 50 ended lower by 5.75 points at 24,072.75. Cautious sentiment prevailed as the Indian market received weak triggers from Asian markets as well as high valuations in technology and artificial intelligence stocks. Moreover, the ongoing results season had its impact on individual stocks, where Tech Mahindra rose following healthy profits, but Wipro fell sharply following poor growth in profits and revenues.
Gold Prices in India (INR)
Today in India, the price of 22-carat gold is about ₹13,130 per gram, and 24-carat gold is roughly ₹14,320 per gram.
| Gold Purity | Rate per 1 Gram | Rate per 10 Grams (1 Tola) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Karat (99.9% Pure) | ₹14,329 | ₹1,43,290 |
| 22 Karat (91.6% Pure) | ₹13,135 | ₹1,31,350 |
| 18 Karat (75.0% Pure) | ₹10,747 | ₹1,07,470 |
Silver Prices in India (INR)
The retail silver price in India today is approximately ₹235.00 per gram and ₹2,35,000 per kilogram.
- 1 Gram: ₹216.04
- 10 Grams: ₹2,160.40
- 100 Grams: ₹21,604.00
- 1 Kilogram: ₹2,16,040.00
Why Is the Indian Stock Market Up Today?
The Indian equities markets are up during Friday as there is boost in buying activity in IT sector stocks. This came after an upgrade in the overall market outlook by the international brokerage firm HSBC. Despite of unfavorable signals from abroad and geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East region, the BSE Sensex rose by almost 450 points to be trading at 77,640 levels, while the NSE Nifty 50 was up by 120 points to be trading at 24,190 levels.
Top Gainers Today on NSE/BSE
| Company | Current Price (₹) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jio Financial | 246.81 | +4.74% |
| Exide Industries | 435.00 | +3.25% |
| 360 ONE WAM | 1,112.90 | +2.92% |
| Tech Mahindra | 1,552.40 | +2.79% |
| Nippon Life India Asset Management | 1,177.20 | +2.23% |
Top Losers Today on NSE/BSE
| Company | Current Price (₹) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Torrent Pharmaceuticals | 4,811.10 | -3.54% |
| Polycab India | 8,920.00 | -3.20% |
| National Aluminium Company (NALCO) | 343.85 | -2.99% |
| PG Electroplast | 604.30 | -2.68% |
| Cummins India | 5,450.00 | -2.54% |
What Indian Investors Should Know Today
Indian equity benchmark indices witnessed a healthy opening on Friday, with the BSE Sensex up over 450 points and trading at around 77,642 levels and the Nifty 50 regaining the 24,190 levels owing to solid buying in information technology (IT) sector. But despite such a good start, the mood of the investors was cautious due to growing geopolitical tensions, uncertain crude oil prices and first quarter earnings season. The Nifty 50 maintained its position near 24,190 levels with resistance visible in the 24,150-24,200 range, whereas the BSE Sensex maintained its position at 77,640 levels trying to surpass the 77,580 level. Also, the Indian rupee gained 14 paise to trade at 96.28 against the US dollar in early deals. Still, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have been aggressive sellers and sold about ₹4,200 crore worth of equities in the last session.
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