Trade Setup for Today: Key Things to Know Before the Opening Bell on July 21, 2026
GIFT Nifty trades at 24,152, up 37.50 points (0.16%), signaling cautious optimism for Indian markets. Asian markets show resilience with Nikkei gaining 1.52%, while US markets closed mixed with Dow down 0.59% and NASDAQ flat. Gold rises 0.27% to $4,026.80, crude oil dips 0.15%. USD/INR strengthens to 96.44. FIIs sold ₹1,121 crores while DIIs bought ₹1,312 crores. Key earnings today from CRISIL, Indian Hotels, Bandhan Bank, TVS Motors, and Bajaj Auto.
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Global markets are showing mixed signals as traders prepare for another session, with Asian indices displaying resilience while commodity markets remain volatile. The day brings significant corporate developments with multiple quarterly results and dividend announcements scheduled.
GIFT Nifty Update
GIFT Nifty futures are trading at 24,152.00, up 37.50 points or 0.16% from the previous close of 24,114.50. This modest positive momentum suggests a cautious but optimistic opening for domestic indices.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | 24,152.00 |
| Change | +37.50 |
| Change % | +0.16% |
| Day High | 24,157.00 |
| Day Low | 24,107.00 |
US Markets
US markets closed with mixed performance as major indices showed divergent trends. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 307.16 points to 51,860.26, representing a 0.59% drop. Meanwhile, the NASDAQ Composite fell marginally by 12.46 points to 25,528.78, down 0.05%. The E-Mini S&P 500 futures gained 5.00 points to 7,489.25, up 0.07%.
| Index | Price | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 51,860.26 | -307.16 | -0.59% |
| NASDAQ | 25,528.78 | -12.46 | -0.05% |
| E-Mini S&P 500 | 7,489.25 | +5.00 | +0.07% |
Asian Markets
Asian markets are displaying positive momentum, led by the Nikkei 225 which surged 975.27 points to 65,116.39, marking a significant 1.52% gain. The Hang Seng Index also posted modest gains, rising 10.95 points to 25,154.00, up 0.04%. Other regional indices like FTSE 100 declined 75.61 points to 10,524.76, down 0.71%.
| Index | Price | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 | 65,116.39 | +975.27 | +1.52% |
| Hang Seng | 25,154.00 | +10.95 | +0.04% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,524.76 | -75.61 | -0.71% |
Commodity Trends
Commodity markets are showing mixed signals with precious metals gaining while energy commodities face pressure. Gold futures climbed $10.90 to $4,026.80, up 0.27%. Silver futures also gained marginally by $0.03 to $57.10. However, crude oil declined $0.12 to $82.36, down 0.15%. Natural gas fell $0.01 to $2.85, representing a 0.49% decline.
| Commodity | Price (USD) | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Futures | 4,026.80 | +10.90 | +0.27% |
| Silver Futures | 57.10 | +0.03 | +0.05% |
| Crude Oil | 82.36 | -0.12 | -0.15% |
| Natural Gas | 2.85 | -0.01 | -0.49% |
| Copper | 6.39 | +0.05 | +0.74% |
Currency Updates
The USD/INR pair strengthened to 96.44, gaining 0.17 or 0.17%. The EUR/USD pair remained relatively stable at 1.14, declining marginally by 0.01%.
| Currency Pair | Rate | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD/INR | 96.44 | +0.17 | +0.17% |
| EUR/USD | 1.14 | -0.00 | -0.01% |
FII/DII Activity
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their selling streak with net outflows of ₹1,121.04 crores, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided support with net purchases of ₹1,312.03 crores.
| Investor Type | Buy (₹ Cr) | Sell (₹ Cr) | Net (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FII/FPI | 13,312.67 | 14,433.71 | -1,121.04 |
| DII | 16,187.84 | 14,875.81 | +1,312.03 |
Key Corporate Actions Today
Several major companies are scheduled to announce quarterly results today, including CRISIL, Indian Hotels, Bandhan Bank, TVS Motors, and Bajaj Auto. Additionally, multiple dividend announcements are due, with notable payouts from Cholamandalam Investment (₹0.70 per share), Indo Borax & Chemicals (₹40.00 per share including special dividend), and Angel One (₹1.00 per share).
Major Result Announcements:
- CRISIL, Indian Hotels, Bandhan Bank
- TVS Motors, Bajaj Auto, Mastek
- Granules, Hatsun Agro, Trident
Dividend Announcements:
- Cholamandalam Investment: ₹0.70 (Final)
- Indo Borax & Chemicals: ₹10.00 (Final) + ₹30.00 (Special)
- Angel One: ₹1.00 (Interim)
- Ksolves: ₹4.00 (Interim)
Traders should monitor these corporate developments closely as they could influence individual stock movements and overall market sentiment during today's session.
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