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Daily Market Update
15-Jul-20261 min readvipin kumar

US reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, Brent crude surges past $86 per barrel – Daily Market Update 15th July 2026

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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports after briefly lifting it during a ceasefire reached in June as it launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on the fourth consecutive day. Brent crude was up $1.46, or 1.72%, at $86.19 per barrel, while WTI gained $1.11, or 1.4%, to trade at $80.40 per barrel.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled higher in range 0.02% to 0.90%.
  • European equity markets ended on a flat to positive note.
  • Asian equity markets are trading in green.
  • GIFT Nifty is little changed, Nifty futures is likely to open around 24050 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • The S&P 500 and ​the Nasdaq settled in green on Tuesday as solid big bank results and a cooler-than-expected inflation report boosted risk appetite amid ‌rising Middle East tensions.
  • Asian equity markets are trading higher on Wednesday as investors assessed weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data, pushing technology stocks up and eased concerns that the Federal Reserve could resume raising interest rates.
  • Oil prices continued to gain for a third consecutive session on Wednesday amid US-Iran uncertainties. Global benchmark Brent crude climbed toward $86 a barrel.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Tata Elxsi (Q1, QoQ)- Revenue up 2.8% to Rs 1,021 crore versus Rs 994 crore. Ebitda down 12.4% to Rs 193.8 crore versus Rs 221.3 crore. Margin at 19% versus 22.3%. Net profit down 22.6% to Rs 171 crore versus Rs 220 crore.
  • L&T Technology Services (Q1, Consolidated QoQ)- Revenue up 2.9% to Rs 2,940 crore versus Rs 2,858 crore. Ebitda up 6.1% to Rs 461.3 crore versus Rs 435 crore. Margin up 47 bps at 15.68% versus 15.21%. Net profit up 7.4% to Rs 357 crore versus Rs 332 crore.
  • 63 Moons Technologies’s subsidiary Financial Technologies Singapore Pte Ltd acquired 79.58 lakh equity shares in unlisted subsidiary Ticker Ltd through the secondary market for about Rs 21.49 crore.
  • Delhivery- RBI approved Delhivery Financial Services’ Type II-NBFC-ND registration.
  • Axis Bank- Axis Finance allotted shares to Kedaara investors. Axis Bank’s stake fell to 94.92%.
  • Sobha board meeting is scheduled on July 20, 2026 to consider Q1FY27 results and issuance of non-convertible debentures through private placement in one or more tranches.
  • IDBI Bank clarified that reports related to Fairfax pertain to the Government of India’s strategic disinvestment process. The bank said it has not received any communication from the government regarding finalisation of the transaction.
  • Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries approved development of an integrated sugar project in Tanzania through subsidiary Eagle Agrotech Tanzania with an investment of $132 million.
  • Shriram Finance- Board meeting scheduled on July 24, 2026 to consider Q1FY27 results and approve a resource mobilisation plan through NCDs, subordinated debentures, bonds, notes and other onshore and offshore borrowings.
  • Samvardhana Motherson completed acquisition of an 11% stake in Japan-based Shinnichi Kogyo for JPY 330 million through subsidiary Motherson Global Investments B.V. as part of the previously announced acquisition of an 81% stake in Yutaka Giken.
  • Lemon Tree Hotels terminated the hotel operating and licence agreements for Lemon Tree Wildlife Resorts, Kanha. The company also signed a licence agreement for Lemon Tree Hotel, Jorhat, Assam.
  • REC incorporated Kesurdi Power Transmission Ltd for the 220 kV GIS Kesurdi project.
  • Raymond Lifestyle appointed Satyaki Ghosh as Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer for five years.
  • Hero MotoCorp approved an additional investment of up to Rs 1,000 crore in Ather Energy through subscription to equity shares or convertible securities on a preferential basis. Hero currently holds a 29.48% stake in Ather.
  • Jammu & Kashmir Bank proposed to sell 1.02 crore shares, representing a 0.50% stake, in PNB MetLife India Insurance to MetLife International Holdings for Rs 120.10 crore at Rs 117.20 per share. Its stake will reduce to 2.53% from 3.03%.
  • Tata Power approved allotment of 1.50 lakh unsecured, rated and listed NCDs worth Rs 1,500 crore through private placement at a coupon of 7.50% for five years.
  • L&T Technology Services partnered with Anthropic to integrate Claude across AI engineering platforms.
  • ICICI Lombard an arbitral tribunal directed the company to pay Rs 78 crore to an insured party along with interest at 7.5% per annum.
  • RBL Bank- CARE Ratings upgraded the rating on Tier II bonds to CARE AAA/Stable from CARE AA-. It also removed the rating watch with positive implications and reaffirmed the CARE A1+ rating on certificates of deposit.
  • Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals- The Income Tax Commissioner upheld tax penalties of Rs 1.94 crore related to disallowance of education cess.
  • State Bank of India- Moody’s affirmed the bank’s long-term deposit rating at Baa3 and Baseline Credit Assessment at baa3 with a stable outlook.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

Following a gap-down opening, the benchmark Nifty index traded sideways in a narrow range to settle at the 24,052 spot level, down over 150 points from its previous close.

Mid cap index fell in line with the benchmark, down 0.56%. On the other hand, Small cap index underperformed the benchmark as it was down over 1%.

Majority of sectoral indices, tracked at NSE, ended in red. Among them, Nifty Realty, PSU Bank and Auto index were the worst performer, down in range 1.5% to 2%. On the flip side, Pharma and Healthcare index were the best performers, rose 1.03% & 0.89% respectively.

Technically, the broadening chart structure points toward further consolidation as long as the index remains within the 23800–24600 spot zone. Within this range, crossing and sustaining above the 24,330 spot level could lead it toward 24,600; conversely, a fall below 23,960 could drag it back to 23,800 in the immediate near term.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Yesterday, short buildup was seen in Banknifty & Finnifty futures with an increase in open interest by around 1% & 7% respectively along with some long unwinding in Midcapnifty futures that shed around 1.5% of open interest. On the other hand, Nifty futures was down around 1% without any significant change in open interest.

Majority of F&O sectors settled lower. Among them, IT, Finance, New_Age and Infra stocks witnessed maximum addition of short positions while some long buildup was seen in Pharma stocks.

On options front, Nifty will start the new weekly series of July contract with maximum positions at 24100 CE and 23000 PE closely followed by 24000 PE.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Yesterday, FIIs sold stocks worth Rs 740 Cr in the cash segment, sold index futures worth Rs 1736 Cr and also sold stock futures worth Rs 5264 Cr. DIIs were net buyers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 2928 Cr.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Futures Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 24120-24300; Supports 23800-23700

Banknifty – Resistances 58000-58400; Supports 57200-56800

Finnifty – Resistances 26700-27000; Supports 26500- 26400

 

F&O stocks in ban today: Kaynes

 

Important Results Today: ANGELONE, HDFCAMC, KAYNES, MRPL, MRPL & HDFCLIFE

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