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13-Jul-20261 min readvipin kumar

GIFT Nifty points to gap-down opening for the domestic equity markets, Brent Crude rises near $79 a barrel- Daily Market Update 13th July 2026

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The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator for the benchmark Nifty 50, is down 0.79% at 24,043. Oil prices rose on Monday after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, reviving concerns over crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil. Brent crude futures rose 3.5% to $78.67 a barrel, moving towards $79, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 3.4% to $73.87 a barrel.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled on a flat to positive note.
  • European equity markets, barring DAX, ended in green.
  • Majority of Asian equity markets are trading with a negative bias.
  • GIFT Nifty is down by 180 points, Nifty futures is likely to open around 24050 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • The S&P 500 rose to end just short of a record ​high on Friday, as a blockbuster Nasdaq debut of South Korea’s SK Hynix fueled optimism about memory-chip makers, while ‌investors looked ahead to quarterly earnings season kicking off next week.
  • Majority of Asian equity markets are trading lower on Monday as fighting intensified in the Gulf and Iran claimed to have closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices surging and rekindling inflation risks globally.
  • Oil prices rose on Monday as tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, reviving concerns over crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil. Brent crude futures surged 3.5% to barrel $79.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • LTIMindtree (Q1 FY27, Consolidated QoQ) – revenue up 2.8% to Rs. 11,608 crore versus Rs. 11,292 crore. EBIT up 5.3% to Rs. 1,799 crore versus Rs. 1,709 crore. EBIT margin at 15.5% versus 15.1%. Net profit up 5.3% to Rs. 1,466 crore versus Rs. 1,392 crore.
  •  Avenue Supermarts (Q1 FY27, Standalone YoY)- revenue up 15.1% to Rs. 18,343 crore versus Rs. 15,932 crore. EBITDA up 16.2% to Rs. 1,526 crore versus Rs. 1,313 crore. EBITDA margin at 8.3% versus 8.2%. Net profit up 12.8% to Rs. 936 crore versus Rs. 830 crore. The company approves fundraising of up to Rs. 1,000 crore via NCDs and appoints Lalit Ahuja as Chief Operating Officer.
  •  L&T Finance records highest ever consolidated PAT of Rs. 902 Crore for Q1. FY27 Achieves highest ever consolidated book of Rs. 1,29,634 Crore, up 27% YoYNIMs + Fees for Q1FY27 improved to 10.47% vs. 10.22% in Q1. FY26Credit cost for Q1FY27 improved to 2.54% vs. 2.64% in Q4 FY26. Rural business finance exhibits strong growth of 24%. Net Profit at 28.7% At Rs. 902 Cr Vs Rs. 701 Cr YoY.
  • SBI completes transfer of a 1.4% stake ahead of SBI Fund Management’s IPO, selling 2.9 crore shares to 30 investors at Rs. 574 per share for Rs. 1,655 crore. The bank reduces the OFS size in SBI Fund Management IPO to 4.89% stake from 6.3% earlier.
  • NLC India- Sanoj Kumar Jha will continue to hold additional charge as CMD for at least three more months.
  • Just Dial appoints Dinkar Ayilavarapu as CEO from August 1, while VSS Mani ceases to be MD & CEO from July 31 also appoints Dinesh Taluja as CFO.
  • RITES a consortium involving the company secures a Rs. 79 crore order from Patna Metro Rail.
  • Nuvoco Vistas‘s arm commissions 2 MMTPA cement grinding capacity at Surat. Consolidated cement capacity is expected to reach 35 MMTPA by FY28.
  • Lux Industries plans to invest Rs. 600 crore in a manufacturing facility in West Bengal for capacity expansion.
  • Mankind Pharma will sell its 100% stake in Broadway Hospitality Services to AKRK Projects LLP for Rs. 49 crore.
  • Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders- INS Mahendragiri, the stealth frigate built by the company, is commissioned into the Indian Navy.
  • NTP approves investment of Rs. 20,457 crore in the Lara Super Thermal Power Project.
  • Amber Enterprises approves issuance of bonus shares in a 25:1 ratio to members of its subsidiary IL JIN Electronics (India).
  • Jindal Steel & Power: Gautam Malhotra resigns as Chief Executive Officer with effect from July 15.
  • Choice International and its arm receive SEBI no-objection certificates for Wealthwave Capital Trust, with Choice AMC acting as investment manager.
  •  Heromoto Corp – VIDA enters the Asia Book of Records with the launch of the new VIDA Evooter VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh
  • 63 Moons Technologies – Material subsidiary 63SATS Cybertech reported a Q1 FY27 order book of Rs 288 crore, achieving 82% of its FY27 target;
  • Swiggy clarified that FSSAI’s order relating to the “Toing” platform was linked to licence particulars updation and not to any food safety issue; the company addressed the observations and received a modified FSSAI licence on July 9, 2026
  • Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services assigned CARE AAA/Stable and CARE A1+ ratings to Rs 50,000 crore long-term/short-term bank facilities
  • Reliance Infrastructure subsidiary Mumbai Metro One entered into a debt restructuring agreement with National Asset Reconstruction Company that will reduce debt by more than Rs 1,100 crore and lead to withdrawal of insolvency proceedings against the company.
  • Power Finance Corporation raised $300 million through 3-year floating rate notes due July 16, 2029 under its $8 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme, priced at SOFR plus 110 basis points with quarterly interest payments
  • Lemon Tree Hotels terminated the hotel operating and licence agreements for “Lemon Tree Hotel, Hubli” due to a material breach of the hotel operating agreement by the owner;
  • Power Grid Corporation of India declared the successful bidder for the “Transmission System for Integration of Krishnagiri REZ Phase-I” project; the project includes two new 765/400 kV substations in Andhra Pradesh and associated transmission lines across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.
  • InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) received a warning letter from DGCA relating to a cargo spillage incident reported in Jan. 2026
  • NMDC increased iron ore prices effective July 10, 2026, with Baila Lump (65.5%, 10-40 mm) priced at Rs 5,450 per tonne and Baila Fines (64%, -10 mm) priced at Rs 4,700 per tonne.
  • HUDCO requested NSE and BSE to waive fines levied for non-compliance with board composition requirements during the quarter ended Mar. 31, 2026, stating that appointment of Independent Directors is undertaken by the Government of India and is beyond the company’s control.
  • Deepak Nitrite wholly owned subsidiary Deepak Chem Tech allotted 1.20 crore 9% optionally convertible redeemable preference shares of Rs. 100 each, aggregating Rs. 120 crore, to Deepak Phenolics to strengthen its capital base and fund projects and general corporate purposes.
  • Tata Steel- Dutch Public Prosecution Office summoned material subsidiary Tata Steel IJmuiden over alleged pollution at its coke and gas plants. The subsidiary said the allegations are unjustified, highlighted a 98% reduction in undercooked coke incidents since 2020, and will present its defence in court.
  • GAIL- Following the NCLT-approved capital reduction scheme of Konkan LNG, 7.41 crore shares held by MSEB were cancelled, increasing GAIL’s stake to 100% and making Konkan LNG a wholly owned subsidiary.
  • JSW Energyi- Step-down subsidiary JSW Energy PSP Eleven secured a Rs. 443.74 crore order from Bondada Renewable Energy for the supply of 200 MW/400 MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems and Power Conversion System solutions.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

Following a gap-up opening, the benchmark Nifty index traded sideways in a narrow range and settled above the 24,200 spot level after adding over 200 points to its previous closing values.

The Broader markets slightly outperformed the benchmark as Mid and Small cap indices rose around 1.5% each.

All sectoral indices, barring FMCG, settled in green. Among them, Realty and PSU bank index were at the top of the tally, gained over 3% each followed by IT, Chemicals, Metal, Oil & Gas, Cement and Private Bank index that rose 1% to 2%.

The Nifty index has been going through a “broadening” formation since June 15, 2026, indicating further consolidation in the 23,800–24,600 spot zone. A Doji-type weekly candlestick that overshadows the past three weeks’ candles is also an indication of indecisiveness among traders, pointing toward further consolidation at the current juncture. A break on either side of the 23,800–24,600 range will trigger the next short-term directional move; hence, we suggest that traders adopt a stock-specific trading approach for the time being.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Last Friday, Finnifty futures added 5.5% of open interest as long buildup along with short covering in Nifty & Banknifty futures that shed around 1% & 2.5% of open interest respectively. On the other hand, Midcapnifty futures was up over 1% without any significant change in open interest.

All F&O sectors, barring Telecom, settled higher. Amongst them, Finance, Pharma and Realty stocks witnessed maximum addition of long positions.

On options front, put writing along with some call unwinding was seen at multiple OTM strikes. Maximum positions are at 24500 CE followed by 24200 CE and 24000 PE closely followed by 24200 PE.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Last week, FIIs bought stocks worth Rs 14777 Cr in the cash segment, bought stocks futures worth Rs 5595 Cr and sold index futures worth Rs 585 Cr. DIIs too were net buyers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 8276 Cr.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Futures Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 24100-24300; Supports 23800-23700

Banknifty – Resistances 58000-58600; Supports 57200-56800

Finnifty – Resistances 26800-26900; Supports 26400- 26300

 

F&O stocks in ban today: Kaynes

 

Important Results Today: ELECON, INDIANB, JUSTDIAL, LTF & MAHABANK

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