India's stock benchmarks open higher, led by banks, Eternal rally
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 22 2025
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Source: Reuters
Market Performance: India's equity benchmarks opened higher, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.3% and the BSE Sensex gaining 0.4%, driven by strong earnings from major financial institutions and a rally in Eternal's stock.
Sector Gains: Eleven out of thirteen major sectors saw gains at the open, particularly the financial sector which increased by 0.5%, supported by positive quarterly results from HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
