HDFC,ICICI Banks' robust Q1 results propel Nifty beyond 25K

The Indian equity benchmark indices ended on a higher note on Monday,supported by robust Q1 results from top players like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries, offsetting concerns over global trade.At close, the Sensex was up 442.61 points or 0.54 percent at 82,200.34, and the Nifty was up 122.30 points or 0.49 percent at 25,090.70. 
Eternal, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, HDFC Life and M&M were the top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, Wipro, HCL Tech and Eicher Motors.On the sectoral front, auto, capital goods, private bank, power, realty, metal up 0.5-1 percent, while IT, PSU Bank, oil & gas, FMCG down 0.4-1 percent.BSE Midcap index rose 0.5 percent, while Smallcap index ended flat.
Rupee Close:
On 21 July'25,the Indian rupee depreciated 14 paise to close at 86.30  against the US dollar on Monday due to consistent dollar demand from oil importers.Forex traders said after breaching the crucial 86 level, the rupee continued its decline, which intensified the downward trend, tracking a strengthening dollar index.
Trading Guide:
Market experts recommended five shares to buy on Monday-Max Estates, I G Petrochemicals, Blue Jet Healthcare, Sanathan Textiles, and Sagar Cements.

(Business Correspondent)