Markets at Noon: Sensex Gains, Nifty Slips as Sectors Show Mixed Performance
By ScanX News Team
Indian markets show mixed trends at midday on July 22, 2025. BSE Sensex is up 0.07% at 82,260.06, while Nifty 50 is down 0.03% at 25,083.75. Aerospace & Defense leads gainers at 1.05%, while Cables sector faces pressure at -0.48%. Buzzing stocks include 360 ONE WAM (-6.94%), Lords Chloro Alkali (+20.00%), and AGI Greenpac (+10.02%), driven by block deals, strong quarterly results, and diversification plans respectively.
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Market Overview
As of midday on July 22, 2025, Indian markets are showing mixed trends. The BSE Sensex is trading slightly higher, while the Nifty 50 has experienced a marginal dip.
The Nifty 50 is currently at 25,083.75, down 6.95 points or 0.03% from its previous close. On the other hand, the BSE Sensex is trading at 82,260.06, up 59.72 points or 0.07% from its last close.
Sectoral Performance
Top Performing Sectors
| Sector | Avg. Per Change |
|---|---|
| Aerospace & Defense | 1.05% |
| Diversified | 0.87% |
| Beverages | 0.66% |
| Metals & Mining | 0.61% |
Top Losing Sectors
| Sector | Avg. Per Change |
|---|---|
| Cables | -0.48% |
| Transport | -0.43% |
| Telecom | -0.39% |
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks have caught investors' attention today:
360 ONE WAM: The stock is down 6.94% at ₹1,136.4 following a significant block deal involving 1.9 crore shares worth ₹2,273 crore. Bain Capital-led BC Asia Investments X Ltd. is likely the seller in this transaction.
Lords Chloro Alkali: The stock has surged 20.00% to ₹228.57 after reporting robust quarterly results. The company's net profit increased to 104.5 million rupees from 20 million rupees year-over-year.
Sambhv Steel Tubes: Trading at ₹146.87, up 13.89%, as the company announced a board meeting to consider Q1 FY2026 results.
Eternal Ltd : The stock is up 10.80% at ₹301.05, hitting a record high earlier in the day. The company reported strong quarterly results with narrowing losses in its quick-commerce vertical.
AGI Greenpac: The stock has risen 10.02% to ₹931.55 after the company approved diversification into aluminum beverage can manufacturing with a planned investment of ₹1,000 crore.
Conclusion
As the trading day progresses, the market shows a mixed picture with the Sensex slightly up and the Nifty marginally down. Sector-wise, Aerospace & Defense leads the gainers while Cables faces the most pressure. Investors are closely watching the performance of individual stocks, particularly those with significant news or earnings reports.
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