{"id":162253,"date":"2026-07-21T15:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=162253"},"modified":"2026-07-21T15:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:22:10","slug":"market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Market Close Today: Nifty Ends Below 24,200, Sensex Sheds 230 Points as IT Drags and Metals Shine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Nifty closed at 24,187.70, down 0.21%. Sensex at 77,470.11, down 238.41 pts. India VIX down 2.93% to 12.60. Midcap 100 up 0.37%, Smallcap 100 up 0.53%. IT and PSU Bank led sectoral losses.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Indian equity indices ended lower for the second consecutive day at market close today, 21 July 2026, with the Nifty 50 settling below the 24,200 mark at 24,187.70, down 0.21 percent, while the Sensex shed 238.41 points to close at 77,470.11. The session saw a clear split between IT and banking stocks dragging the headline indices and metals, auto, and realty stocks providing pockets of strength.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the modest headline decline, market close today told a more encouraging story beneath the surface: broader markets outperformed for the day, with the Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.37 percent and the Nifty Smallcap 100 gaining 0.53 percent, while the India VIX, a gauge of expected volatility, fell nearly 3 percent, signalling easing near term anxiety among options traders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#Market_Close_Today_Index_Scoreboard_for_21_July_2026\" title=\"Market Close Today: Index Scoreboard for 21 July 2026\">Market Close Today: Index Scoreboard for 21 July 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#Sectors_That_Dragged_at_Market_Close_Today\" title=\"Sectors That Dragged at Market Close Today\">Sectors That Dragged at Market Close Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#Sectors_That_Gained_at_Market_Close_Today\" title=\"Sectors That Gained at Market Close Today\">Sectors That Gained at Market Close Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#Broader_Market_Strength_Behind_the_Headline_Decline\" title=\"Broader Market Strength Behind the Headline Decline\">Broader Market Strength Behind the Headline Decline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#Expert_View_Staying_the_Course_Through_Volatility\" title=\"Expert View: Staying the Course Through Volatility\">Expert View: Staying the Course Through Volatility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#FAQs_on_Market_Close_Today_21_July_2026\" title=\"FAQs on Market Close Today, 21 July 2026\">FAQs on Market Close Today, 21 July 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#Where_did_the_Nifty_and_Sensex_close_today_21_July_2026\" title=\"Where did the Nifty and Sensex close today, 21 July 2026?\">Where did the Nifty and Sensex close today, 21 July 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#Which_sectors_dragged_the_market_at_close_today\" title=\"Which sectors dragged the market at close today?\">Which sectors dragged the market at close today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#Which_sectors_gained_at_market_close_today\" title=\"Which sectors gained at market close today?\">Which sectors gained at market close today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#How_did_midcap_and_smallcap_stocks_perform_at_market_close_today\" title=\"How did midcap and smallcap stocks perform at market close today?\">How did midcap and smallcap stocks perform at market close today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#What_happened_to_the_India_VIX_at_market_close_today\" title=\"What happened to the India VIX at market close today?\">What happened to the India VIX at market close today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_and_losers_at_market_close_today\" title=\"Which stocks were the top gainers and losers at market close today?\">Which stocks were the top gainers and losers at market close today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/market-close-today-nifty-below-24200-sensex-21-july-2026\/#What_is_the_outlook_for_Indian_markets_according_to_PL_Capital_Private_Wealth\" title=\"What is the outlook for Indian markets according to PL Capital Private Wealth?\">What is the outlook for Indian markets according to PL Capital Private Wealth?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Close_Today_Index_Scoreboard_for_21_July_2026\"><\/span><strong>Market Close Today: Index Scoreboard for 21 July 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Index<\/th>\n<th>Close<\/th>\n<th>Change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-50\/nifty-50-share-price-today\">Nifty 50<\/a><\/td>\n<td>24,187.70<\/td>\n<td>-50.80 (-0.21%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/sensex\/sensex-share-price-today\">Sensex<\/a><\/td>\n<td>77,470.11<\/td>\n<td>-238.41 (-0.31%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-bank\/nifty-bank-share-price-today\">Bank Nifty<\/a><\/td>\n<td>57,835.35<\/td>\n<td>-109.65 (-0.19%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nifty Midcap 100<\/td>\n<td>23,170.50<\/td>\n<td>+84.50 (+0.37%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nifty Smallcap 100<\/td>\n<td>19,428.05<\/td>\n<td>+101.60 (+0.53%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>India VIX<\/td>\n<td>12.60<\/td>\n<td>-0.38 (-2.93%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The gap between the flat to negative headline indices and the firmer broader market indices was one of the defining features of market close today, with midcaps and smallcaps continuing to outperform large caps for the session.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/sebi-registered-investment-advisor-india\"><strong>Consult a SEBI Registered Investment Advisor on Univest<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sectors_That_Dragged_at_Market_Close_Today\"><\/span><strong>Sectors That Dragged at Market Close Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nifty IT index fell 0.61 percent to emerge as the session&#8217;s top sectoral loser, with Infosys, TCS, and HCL Technologies all seeing pressure despite HCLTech itself bucking the trend to close higher. Nifty PSU Bank declined 0.88 percent, while FMCG, at negative 0.31 percent, and Oil &amp; Gas also traded in the red, rounding out a session where defensive and IT heavy sectors underperformed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/infy\/infosys-ltd-share-price-today\">Infosys<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/reliance\/reliance-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Reliance Industries<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/sbin\/state-bank-of-india-share-price-today\">SBI<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/tcs\/tata-consultancy-services-ltd-share-price-today\">TCS<\/a> were among the major losers on the Nifty at market close today, a mix spanning banking, energy, and technology that reflects broad based, rather than sector isolated, profit booking in some of the index&#8217;s largest weights.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sectors_That_Gained_at_Market_Close_Today\"><\/span><strong>Sectors That Gained at Market Close Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nifty Auto index rose 0.93 percent to lead the NSE sectoral gainers, followed by Nifty Metal, up 0.63 percent, and Nifty Realty also in positive territory. Nifty Pharma and Media rounded out the day&#8217;s gaining sectors, providing a counterbalance to the weakness in IT and banking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/shriramfin\/shriram-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Shriram Finance<\/a> led individual stock gainers on the Nifty, climbing 2.52 percent, with <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajajfinsv\/bajaj-finserv-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finserv<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/indigo\/interglobe-aviation-ltd-share-price-today\">InterGlobe Aviation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hcltech\/hcl-technologies-ltd-share-price-today\">HCLTech<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ultracemco\/ultratech-cement-ltd-share-price-today\">UltraTech Cement<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/eichermot\/eicher-motors-ltd-share-price-today\">Eicher Motors<\/a>, and Kotak Mahindra Bank also among the leading gainers at market close today, a mix spanning NBFCs, aviation, cement, and autos.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track market close today live and get daily closing bell alerts.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Market_Strength_Behind_the_Headline_Decline\"><\/span><strong>Broader Market Strength Behind the Headline Decline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The outperformance of midcaps and smallcaps at market close today, alongside the sharp near 3 percent drop in the India VIX, suggests the session&#8217;s headline index decline masked underlying resilience rather than broad based risk aversion. A falling VIX alongside a modestly lower Nifty is typically read as a sign that the decline was driven by rotation and selective profit booking rather than a fear driven sell-off.<\/p>\n<p>This pattern, where broader markets outperform benchmark indices even on a red day, has been a recurring theme in the current market phase, with investors continuing to find opportunities in midcap and smallcap names even as largecap heavyweights consolidate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_View_Staying_the_Course_Through_Volatility\"><\/span><strong>Expert View: Staying the Course Through Volatility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Commenting on the market close today, Inderbir Singh Jolly, CEO at PL Capital Private Wealth, said Indian markets continue to have good underlying fundamentals, visibility on earnings, and strong economic growth. He noted that while volatility tied to international developments cannot be denied, investment decisions should not be made based on short term market volatility.<\/p>\n<p>Jolly emphasised that the focus should instead be on holding quality companies with strong fundamentals, strong bottom line growth, and good governance. He added that an effective asset allocation program spanning equity, debt, and gold can help investors ride out market volatility while still benefiting from India&#8217;s underlying growth story.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Market close today reflected a second consecutive day of headline index declines, with the Nifty settling below 24,200 and the Sensex down 238 points, driven by weakness in IT, PSU banks, and FMCG. Yet broader market outperformance and a sharply lower VIX point to underlying resilience rather than broad risk aversion, a reading echoed by PL Capital Private Wealth&#8217;s Inderbir Singh Jolly, who advised staying focused on quality fundamentals through the volatility. Consult a SEBI registered adviser before making investment decisions based on market close today&#8217;s moves.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Market_Close_Today_21_July_2026\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Market Close Today, 21 July 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_did_the_Nifty_and_Sensex_close_today_21_July_2026\"><\/span><strong>Where did the Nifty and Sensex close today, 21 July 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> At market close today, the Nifty 50 settled at 24,187.70, down 0.21 percent and below the 24,200 mark, while the Sensex closed at 77,470.11, down 238.41 points or 0.31 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_sectors_dragged_the_market_at_close_today\"><\/span><strong>Which sectors dragged the market at close today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Nifty IT was the top sectoral loser, down 0.61 percent, followed by Nifty PSU Bank, down 0.88 percent, with FMCG and Oil &amp; Gas also trading lower at market close today.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_sectors_gained_at_market_close_today\"><\/span><strong>Which sectors gained at market close today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Nifty Auto led the gainers, up 0.93 percent, followed by Nifty Metal, up 0.63 percent, and Nifty Realty, with Pharma and Media also closing in positive territory.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_midcap_and_smallcap_stocks_perform_at_market_close_today\"><\/span><strong>How did midcap and smallcap stocks perform at market close today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Broader markets outperformed benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.37 percent and the Nifty Smallcap 100 gaining 0.53 percent at market close today.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happened_to_the_India_VIX_at_market_close_today\"><\/span><strong>What happened to the India VIX at market close today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The India VIX declined nearly 3 percent to 12.60, signalling easing near term volatility expectations among options traders despite the headline index decline.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_stocks_were_the_top_gainers_and_losers_at_market_close_today\"><\/span><strong>Which stocks were the top gainers and losers at market close today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finserv, InterGlobe Aviation, HCLTech, UltraTech Cement, Eicher Motors, and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the gainers, while HDFC Bank, Infosys, Reliance Industries, SBI, and TCS were among the major losers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_outlook_for_Indian_markets_according_to_PL_Capital_Private_Wealth\"><\/span><strong>What is the outlook for Indian markets according to PL Capital Private Wealth?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> PL Capital Private Wealth&#8217;s CEO Inderbir Singh Jolly said Indian markets have good underlying fundamentals and earnings visibility, and advised investors to focus on quality companies and effective asset allocation across equity, debt, and gold rather than reacting to short term volatility.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where did the Nifty and Sensex close today, 21 July 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"At market close today, the Nifty 50 settled at 24,187.70, down 0.21 percent 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