Today's Nifty 50 Price
The Nifty 50, India's benchmark equity index, closed at Rs 25,195.80 as of July 15, 2025. On July 16, 2025, the Nifty 50 opened at Rs 25,196.60 and was trading at Rs 25,242 as of 2:20 PM IST, showing a positive movement.
For the most current, regularly updated Nifty 50 share price, please refer to the live ticker section located above on this page. That section provides a real-time share price summary, including the top gainer loser stocks daily. Keep an eye on the nifty today movements for intraday opportunities and the nifty 50 today price chart for a detailed view.
Nifty 50 Historical Returns
Here are the historical returns for the Nifty 50 as of July 15, 2025:
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1 Week: -1.04%
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1 Month: +1.93%
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3 Months: +10.37%
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6 Months: +8.71%
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1 Year: +2.83%
The Nifty 50 historical returns show a mixed picture in the short term, with a slight dip over the past week, primarily influenced by global trade uncertainties and early Q1 earnings season jitters. However, the index demonstrates a robust upward trend over the medium to long term, with significant gains over the past three and six months, highlighting the resilience and underlying strength of the India stock market index performance. The positive momentum over the last month and quarter indicates a healthy rebound despite recent volatility.
Nifty 50 News and Updates
Several factors have been influencing the Nifty 50 news and its performance around July 16, 2025:
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Q1 Earnings Season: The ongoing Q1 FY26 earnings season is a key driver for market sentiment. While some companies like HDFC Life have reported strong results, others, particularly from the IT sector (e.g., TCS's Q1 performance), have shown mixed or underwhelming numbers, contributing to sector-specific movements and overall market caution. Investors are keenly watching corporate earnings and forward guidance.
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US Tariff Concerns: Uncertainty surrounding potential tariffs from the US, particularly President Donald Trump's announcements regarding tariffs on Canadian imports and other trading partners, has created headwinds for global and Indian markets. This geopolitical development has led to cautious trading, with analysts noting its impact on market confidence.
- Domestic Institutional Investor (DII) Buying: Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have been net buyers in the Indian equity market, providing crucial support amidst FII selling. On July 15, DIIs purchased stocks worth Rs 1,477.58 crore, offsetting some of the foreign outflow and indicating a positive underlying sentiment from local investors. This continuous buying by DIIs is a significant Indian stock market update.
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Sectoral Performance: There has been notable sector rotation. On July 16, sectors like PSU Banks and Media outperformed, showing gains. Conversely, auto and metal indices faced selling pressure. This reflects a shift in investor interest, with defensive sectors attracting attention during uncertain times.
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Inflation Data: Recent positive news regarding retail inflation falling to a six-year low in June has strengthened expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the RBI, which could further accelerate economic growth and boost market confidence. This economic data is a crucial factor affecting Nifty 50.