Power Sector

Indian benchmark indices extended losses for a second straight session on July 21, 2026, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex ending lower due to escalating US-Iran geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices, and persistent FII outflows. Banking and IT heavyweights weighed on the market, while Chemicals and Cement outperformed, led by UltraTech Cement's strong Q1 FY27 earnings and positive brokerage outlook.

The Indian stock market ended lower on 20 July 2026, with the Sensex dropping 442.93 points and the Nifty 50 slipping 95.80 points amid a sharp sell-off in private banking stocks following Q1 FY27 earnings. Explore today's market highlights, top gainers and losers, trending stocks, sector-wise performance, and the major factors that influenced market sentiment.

Adani Power shares climbed nearly 2% ahead of its Q1 FY27 earnings announcement scheduled for July 22. The board will also consider fundraising proposals, while recent acquisitions, a 25-year power supply agreement with MSEDCL, and a ₹2 lakh crore capacity expansion plan continue to strengthen the company's long-term growth outlook.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a strong Q1 FY27 performance, returning to profitability with a net profit of ₹378 crore and a 40.3% year-on-year revenue growth. Improved EBITDA, higher margins, and strong Power segment performance drove the earnings recovery.

Indian benchmark indices ended largely unchanged on July 16, 2026, with IT and Auto stocks supporting the market while Realty and Financial Services lagged. Rising Brent crude prices, fresh US-Iran tensions, weak global cues, and profit booking ahead of the Q1 earnings season kept investor sentiment cautious despite selective sectoral gains.

The Union Cabinet’s latest approvals are set to transform India’s manufacturing landscape. Semicon 2.0 with a ₹1.275 lakh crore outlay, mobile phone manufacturing incentives, urea policy reforms, and railway infrastructure projects are expected to boost semiconductor, electronics, capital goods, fertilizer, and infrastructure sectors. Discover the industries and listed companies likely to remain in focus.

Indian markets ended sharply higher on July 10, 2026, with Sensex rising 827 points and Nifty gaining 244 points. Strong TCS Q1 FY27 results, a rally in IT stocks, lower crude oil prices, easing volatility, and positive global cues supported investor sentiment. Realty, PSU banks, and financial stocks also witnessed strong buying during the session.

Adani Group shares traded higher on Friday, led by Adani Total Gas, Adani Green Energy and Adani Enterprises. The rally was supported by positive business updates, clean energy expansion and investor confidence.

Indian benchmark indices witnessed a broad-based sell-off on July 8, 2026, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex declining more than 2% as renewed US-Iran tensions, soaring crude oil prices, a weaker rupee, and rising market volatility dented investor sentiment. Banking and financial stocks led the decline, while most sectoral indices ended deep in the red amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.

The Indian stock market extended its rally on July 6, 2026, with the Nifty and Sensex closing higher, driven by HDFC Bank's strong Q1 FY27 business update, falling Brent crude prices, sustained FII inflows, and positive global sentiment. Realty, Auto, and Oil & Gas outperformed, while IT, PSU Banks, and Media witnessed profit booking ahead of the earnings season.