{"id":177473,"date":"2026-07-30T16:40:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T11:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=177473"},"modified":"2026-07-30T16:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T11:10:05","slug":"sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow: Key Levels, Stock Picks and Analyst Outlook for 31 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Sensex closes at 77,928.15 (+273.55 pts, +0.35%) on 30 July 2026. Day high 78,007.09. 52W High 86,159.02. Bank Nifty at 57,147.50. FII net bought Rs 2,981.87 Cr on 29 July. Brent crude near $90.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Sensex prediction for tomorrow, 31 July 2026, is cautiously bullish, with the index expected to build on Wednesday&#8217;s 273-point gain as FII buying continues and the IT and Auto sectors maintain their earnings-driven momentum. The <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/sensex\/sensex-share-price-today\">Sensex<\/a> closed at 77,928.15 on Wednesday, touching an intraday high of 78,007.09 before easing slightly into the close, a structure that signals underlying buying interest even as profit-taking capped the final print.<\/p>\n<p>Three heavyweights drove Wednesday&#8217;s Sensex rally: Reliance Industries contributed 104.68 index points, HDFC Bank added 101.85 points, and SBI contributed 42.96 points. On the other side, Adani Ports dragged 34.97 points, Axis Bank pulled 17.03 points, and UltraTech Cement subtracted 15.02 points. This internal composition matters for the Sensex prediction for tomorrow because the same heavyweights that led today are likely to set the tone on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, and Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest (IIT Delhi), have assessed the daily chart structure, FII flow data, and global cues to build tomorrow&#8217;s outlook. Their combined analysis, three flagged stock setups, and the full set of support and resistance levels for Thursday&#8217;s session are detailed below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow\"><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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#Todays_Market_Recap_Wednesday_30_July_2026\" title=\"Today&#8217;s Market Recap: Wednesday, 30 July 2026\">Today&#8217;s Market Recap: Wednesday, 30 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\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#Sensex_Prediction_for_Tomorrow_Technical_Levels_and_Analyst_View\" title=\"Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow: Technical Levels and Analyst View\">Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow: Technical Levels and Analyst View<\/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\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#Bank_Nifty_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\" title=\"Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow\">Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow<\/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\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#Stocks_to_Watch_Tomorrow_Sensex_Stock_Picks_for_31_July_2026\" title=\"Stocks to Watch Tomorrow: Sensex Stock Picks for 31 July 2026\">Stocks to Watch Tomorrow: Sensex Stock Picks for 31 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#Reliance_Industries_Sensex_Leader_Breakout_Watch\" title=\"Reliance Industries: Sensex Leader Breakout Watch\">Reliance Industries: Sensex Leader Breakout Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#Maruti_Suzuki_Auto_Sector_Earnings_Momentum_Play\" title=\"Maruti Suzuki: Auto Sector Earnings Momentum Play\">Maruti Suzuki: Auto Sector Earnings Momentum Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#HDFC_Bank_Second_Largest_Sensex_Contributor_Technical_Hold\" title=\"HDFC Bank: Second Largest Sensex Contributor Technical Hold\">HDFC Bank: Second Largest Sensex Contributor Technical Hold<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#Global_Cues_Shaping_the_Sensex_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\" title=\"Global Cues Shaping the Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow\">Global Cues Shaping the Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#Key_Events_and_Triggers_for_31_July_2026\" title=\"Key Events and Triggers for 31 July 2026\">Key Events and Triggers for 31 July 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#Sectors_to_Watch_for_Sensex_Movement_Tomorrow\" title=\"Sectors to Watch for Sensex Movement Tomorrow\">Sectors to Watch for Sensex Movement Tomorrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#What_Market_Sentiment_Signals_Say_About_the_Sensex_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\" title=\"What Market Sentiment Signals Say About the Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow\">What Market Sentiment Signals Say About the Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#Trading_Strategy_for_Thursdays_Session\" title=\"Trading Strategy for Thursday&#8217;s Session\">Trading Strategy for Thursday&#8217;s Session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#Risks_to_the_Sensex_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\" title=\"Risks to the Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow\">Risks to the Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sensex-prediction-for-tomorrow-31072026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Todays_Market_Recap_Wednesday_30_July_2026\"><\/span><strong>Today&#8217;s Market Recap: Wednesday, 30 July 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Sensex opened at 77,638.86 against a previous close of 77,654.60 and traded in a volatile but ultimately positive range between 77,440.91 and 78,007.09 through the session. The final close at 77,928.15 represents a net gain of 273.55 points (+0.35%), confirming that buyers remain in control despite intraday dips.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Top Sensex Contributors (Up):<\/strong> Reliance Industries (+104.68 pts), HDFC Bank (+101.85 pts), SBI (+42.96 pts), M&amp;M (+41.87 pts), and Maruti Suzuki (+27.09 pts) were the five stocks that drove the bulk of the index gain. The presence of three financial sector names and two auto names in this list reflects the broad participation behind today&#8217;s advance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Top Sensex Drags (Down):<\/strong> Adani Ports (-34.97 pts), Axis Bank (-17.03 pts), UltraTech Cement (-15.02 pts), TCS (-11.77 pts), and Kotak Mahindra (-9.29 pts) were the five biggest headwinds. Adani Ports declined 3.26% to Rs 1,664.30, while Axis Bank fell 0.57% to Rs 1,228.85.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sectoral Picture:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-auto\/nifty-auto-share-price-today\">Nifty Auto<\/a> was the standout sector, gaining 1.63% on the back of M&amp;M&#8217;s Q1 FY27 net profit of Rs 5,455 crore, a 34% YoY jump. <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/niftyit\/nifty-it-share-price-today\">Nifty IT<\/a> extended its winning streak to five consecutive sessions, now tracking its best monthly performance in six years. Nifty Realty was the session laggard, declining approximately 1%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FII and DII Data:<\/strong> FII net purchases stood at Rs 2,981.87 crore on 29 July and Rs 755.33 crore on 28 July, confirming three consecutive sessions of net FII buying. DII bought a net Rs 998.02 crore on 29 July. The rupee snapped its three-day winning streak, settling 4 paise lower at 95.68 against the US dollar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sensex_Prediction_for_Tomorrow_Technical_Levels_and_Analyst_View\"><\/span><strong>Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow: Technical Levels and Analyst View<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Trend:<\/strong> Cautiously Bullish | <strong>Support:<\/strong> 77,400 \/ 77,000 | <strong>Resistance:<\/strong> 78,200 \/ 78,500 | <strong>TTM PE:<\/strong> 20.83 | <strong>P\/B:<\/strong> 4.17<\/p>\n<p>The Sensex prediction for tomorrow points to a flat-to-positive gap-up open in the 77,950 to 78,050 range, consistent with the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-50\/nifty-50-share-price-today\">Nifty 50<\/a>&#8216;s Gift Nifty futures alignment at 24,342. The Sensex closed just 79 points below its intraday high of 78,007, a sign that selling pressure into the close was limited and that buyers are sitting close to current levels.<\/p>\n<p>According to Ankit Jaiswal, the Sensex daily chart shows the index holding above its short-term moving average cluster, with a pattern of higher daily lows forming over the past five sessions. He notes that the 78,200 level is the first meaningful resistance for Thursday&#8217;s session. A sustained trade above 78,200 during the first hour would open a move toward the 78,500 zone, which aligns with the upper boundary of the recent consolidation range.<\/p>\n<p>On the downside, Ankit Jaiswal identifies 77,400 as the critical support level for the Sensex prediction for tomorrow. This level aligns with the 20-DMA on the daily chart and has held firm through four intraday tests over the past two weeks. A closing break below 77,400 would shift the short-term bias to neutral and open a deeper pullback toward 77,000, where the 50-DMA and a prior consolidation base converge to provide stronger structural support.<\/p>\n<p>The RSI on the Sensex daily chart sits in the 56 to 59 range, indicating the index has meaningful headroom before entering overbought territory. This is a constructive reading for the Sensex prediction for tomorrow, as it suggests the current rally has not yet exhausted itself technically.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Use the Univest Screener to track live Sensex data and filter Sensex stocks by momentum and fundamentals<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bank_Nifty_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>Bank Nifty Prediction for Tomorrow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Trend:<\/strong> Sideways to Cautious | <strong>Support:<\/strong> 56,800 \/ 56,400 | <strong>Resistance:<\/strong> 57,500 \/ 58,000<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/nifty-bank\/nifty-bank-share-price-today\">Bank Nifty<\/a> closed at 57,147.50, down 58.40 points (-0.10%), underperforming the broader Sensex for the second consecutive session. The index traded in a narrow intraday range of 56,768.60 to 57,236.65, a sign of indecision rather than directional commitment. Bank Nifty&#8217;s underperformance relative to Sensex is an important divergence to track in the Sensex prediction for tomorrow, as it signals that Sensex gains are being driven by non-banking heavyweights including Reliance and M&amp;M rather than by the financial sector as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>Kunal Singla observes that Bank Nifty is trapped in a consolidation zone between 56,800 and 57,500. He notes that a decisive daily close above 57,500 is needed to bring fresh buying into private banking names and reduce the drag that Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra, and HDFC Life have been creating for both the Bank Nifty and the Sensex over recent sessions. Below 56,800, Kunal Singla sees a risk of a correction toward 56,400 where short-term moving average support converges.<\/p>\n<p>LIC&#8217;s Q1 FY27 results, due on 31 July, are the most important domestic catalyst for the BFSI space in Thursday&#8217;s session. A strong PAT print from LIC would add direct positive sentiment to financial sector stocks and could give Bank Nifty the catalyst it needs to break above 57,500, which in turn would meaningfully support the bullish side of the Sensex prediction for tomorrow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_to_Watch_Tomorrow_Sensex_Stock_Picks_for_31_July_2026\"><\/span><strong>Stocks to Watch Tomorrow: Sensex Stock Picks for 31 July 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla have flagged three Sensex and large-cap stocks for monitoring in Thursday&#8217;s session, based on technical chart setups, Q1 FY27 earnings momentum, and sector alignment with the current market theme. These are watchlist candidates only and do not constitute buy recommendations. Always apply your own risk framework before taking any position.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #0A0E1A; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Stock<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Watch Target (Rs)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Stop Loss (Rs)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Setup<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Analyst<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/reliance\/reliance-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Reliance Industries<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 1,294<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 1,340<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 1,262<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Largest Sensex contributor, breakout watch<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Ankit Jaiswal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/maruti\/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Maruti Suzuki<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 14,189<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 14,650<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 13,880<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Auto sector earnings momentum continuation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Kunal Singla<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hdfcbank\/hdfc-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">HDFC Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 756<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 785<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 738<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Second largest Sensex contributor, technical hold<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Ankit Jaiswal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reliance_Industries_Sensex_Leader_Breakout_Watch\"><\/span><strong>Reliance Industries: Sensex Leader Breakout Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>CMP: Rs 1,294 | Watch Target: Rs 1,340 | Stop Loss: Rs 1,262 | Market Cap: Rs 17.5 Lakh Cr<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reliance Industries was the single largest positive contributor to Wednesday&#8217;s Sensex gain, adding 104.68 index points. Ankit Jaiswal has flagged Reliance for monitoring in Thursday&#8217;s session based on its chart structure showing a clean hold above the Rs 1,270 to Rs 1,280 support band for three consecutive sessions, a pattern that typically precedes a directional move higher.<\/p>\n<p>Ankit Jaiswal notes that a sustained trade above Rs 1,300 in the first hour of Thursday&#8217;s session would be the confirming signal for continuation toward the Rs 1,340 watch target. Given Reliance&#8217;s weight in the Sensex, any meaningful move in the stock directly impacts the Sensex prediction for tomorrow: a Rs 30 to Rs 40 rise in Reliance alone would contribute approximately 70 to 90 Sensex points. Stop loss is set at Rs 1,262, below the recent consolidation base.<\/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 live Sensex levels and get daily stock picks from SEBI-registered analysts.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maruti_Suzuki_Auto_Sector_Earnings_Momentum_Play\"><\/span><strong>Maruti Suzuki: Auto Sector Earnings Momentum Play<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>CMP: Rs 14,189 | Watch Target: Rs 14,650 | Stop Loss: Rs 13,880 | Market Cap: Rs 4.28 Lakh Cr<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maruti Suzuki contributed 27.09 Sensex points to Wednesday&#8217;s rally and sits at the heart of the Auto sector momentum theme that has made Nifty Auto the best-performing sectoral index of the session. Kunal Singla observes that Maruti&#8217;s daily chart shows a clean breakout above a six-week consolidation band, with the stock trading at its highest level in four weeks. The Q1 FY27 earnings season for auto companies has been broadly positive and is providing fundamental backing for what the chart is already signalling.<\/p>\n<p>Kunal Singla flags the Rs 14,400 to Rs 14,450 zone as the key resistance cluster to watch in Thursday&#8217;s session. A close above this band would confirm the breakout and open a move toward the Rs 14,650 watch target. The stop loss at Rs 13,880 sits below the prior consolidation base and the 20-DMA, representing a clearly defined risk level for the trade.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HDFC_Bank_Second_Largest_Sensex_Contributor_Technical_Hold\"><\/span><strong>HDFC Bank: Second Largest Sensex Contributor Technical Hold<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>CMP: Rs 756 | Watch Target: Rs 785 | Stop Loss: Rs 738 | Market Cap: Rs 57.6 Lakh Cr<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>HDFC Bank added 101.85 Sensex points on Wednesday and remains one of the two most influential individual stocks in determining the Sensex&#8217;s daily direction. Ankit Jaiswal notes that HDFC Bank is holding a critical technical support zone near Rs 748 to Rs 755 on the daily chart, a level that has attracted buying on each pullback over the past three weeks. The stock closed at Rs 756.15, just above this support cluster, suggesting the path of least resistance remains upward in the near term.<\/p>\n<p>Ankit Jaiswal suggests watching HDFC Bank for a sustained trade above Rs 765 in Thursday&#8217;s session, which would signal that buyers are defending the support zone and positioning for a move toward the Rs 785 watch target. A closing break below Rs 738 would invalidate the setup and raise broader concerns about private banking sector sentiment that would negatively affect the Sensex prediction for tomorrow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Cues_Shaping_the_Sensex_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>Global Cues Shaping the Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Four global variables are the most critical overnight inputs for the Sensex prediction for tomorrow and should be tracked by every trader before Thursday&#8217;s open.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>US Strikes Iran and Geopolitical Risk:<\/strong> The headline &#8220;US strikes Iran&#8221; was a live news event during Wednesday&#8217;s session. Geopolitical escalation in West Asia directly impacts Brent crude prices and India&#8217;s energy import bill, which in turn affects FII sentiment toward Indian equities. This is the highest-priority global risk input for the Sensex prediction for tomorrow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brent Crude Near $90:<\/strong> Crude oil near $90 per barrel is a meaningful macro headwind for India. Every $5 rise in crude above $85 adds approximately Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 crore to India&#8217;s annual import bill. Elevated crude pressures the current account deficit, weakens the rupee, and reduces the margin buffer for paint, FMCG, and tyre companies that are Sensex components.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dow Jones and US Tech Earnings:<\/strong> Big US technology companies are reporting earnings this week, which has been driving volatility in global indices. Dow Jones Futures and Nasdaq direction overnight will set the tone for foreign investor risk appetite at Thursday&#8217;s India open. Positive US tech earnings would support a risk-on mood beneficial to the Sensex.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rupee at 95.68:<\/strong> The rupee snapped its three-day winning streak on Wednesday, settling 4 paise weaker at 95.68. A further weakening beyond 96 would raise questions about FII flow sustainability, as currency depreciation erodes the rupee-denominated returns of foreign investors holding Indian equities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Events_and_Triggers_for_31_July_2026\"><\/span><strong>Key Events and Triggers for 31 July 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LIC Q1 FY27 Results:<\/strong> LIC reports Q1 FY27 results on 31 July. As a Sensex component and India&#8217;s largest financial institution by assets, a strong earnings print would directly add points to the Sensex and boost BFSI sector sentiment more broadly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q1 FY27 Earnings Calendar:<\/strong> Multiple mid and large-cap companies report Q1 results on Thursday. Any significant earnings beat from a Sensex constituent would be a direct catalyst for index movement and would influence the Sensex prediction for tomorrow in real time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>West Asia Geopolitics:<\/strong> The US-Iran situation is the primary overnight geopolitical risk. Any escalation would push crude higher and create a risk-off environment at Thursday&#8217;s open. De-escalation would be a meaningful positive for the Sensex.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India VIX:<\/strong> India VIX held near 14.2 on Wednesday. A reading below 15 at Thursday&#8217;s open would confirm a controlled volatility environment supportive of the cautiously bullish Sensex prediction for tomorrow. A spike above 16 intraday would be a caution signal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>US Fed Communication:<\/strong> Any overnight comments from Federal Reserve officials on interest rate trajectory would move the Dollar Index and influence FII positioning in emerging markets including India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sectors_to_Watch_for_Sensex_Movement_Tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>Sectors to Watch for Sensex Movement Tomorrow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Energy (Reliance):<\/strong> Reliance Industries alone accounts for approximately 10% of Sensex weight. Any meaningful price move in Reliance directly translates to Sensex points. Reliance&#8217;s price action in Thursday&#8217;s session will be the single most impactful stock-level factor in the Sensex prediction for tomorrow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/indices\/niftyit\/nifty-it-share-price-today\">Nifty IT<\/a> is up 20% in July, tracking its best monthly performance in six years. The global rotation away from AI-heavy semiconductor stocks toward Indian IT service exporters is the structural driver. TCS subtracted 11.77 Sensex points on Wednesday despite this positive sector backdrop, making TCS&#8217;s price action a key watch in Thursday&#8217;s session.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Auto:<\/strong> M&amp;M and Maruti Suzuki contributed a combined 69 Sensex points on Wednesday. The auto earnings season has been the most positive catalyst of this earnings cycle and any further strong results from auto names reporting on Thursday would extend this sector&#8217;s Sensex contribution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Banking:<\/strong> Private banks remain the swing factor. HDFC Bank contributed positively but Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra dragged. A broad recovery in private banking names is needed for the Sensex to convincingly break above the 78,200 to 78,500 resistance zone in Thursday&#8217;s session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Market_Sentiment_Signals_Say_About_the_Sensex_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>What Market Sentiment Signals Say About the Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sentiment indicators heading into Thursday, 31 July 2026, are broadly supportive of a cautiously bullish Sensex prediction for tomorrow. India VIX at 14.2 is below the 15 threshold that historically separates controlled volatility from heightened uncertainty. A low VIX environment typically corresponds to a tendency for the index to grind higher rather than experience sharp intraday reversals.<\/p>\n<p>FII net purchases of Rs 2,981.87 crore on 29 July and Rs 755.33 crore on 28 July are the most decisive sentiment signal underpinning the positive Sensex prediction for tomorrow. This three-day streak of FII net buying follows weeks of aggressive FII selling that pushed the Sensex from near 80,000 to the 74,000 to 75,000 zone in May and June. The return of FII money at these levels suggests that foreign institutional investors view current valuations, with the Sensex TTM PE at 20.83 and P\/B at 4.17, as reasonable entry points relative to emerging market peers.<\/p>\n<p>Ankit Jaiswal notes that the Sensex&#8217;s YTD return of -8.56% and one-year return of -4.36% have created a relative value argument that is attracting FII attention, particularly as the AI-driven bull run in US and Asian semiconductor markets shows signs of cooling. He flags that Jefferies&#8217; Chris Wood, writing in his Greed and Fear newsletter, has specifically highlighted the India valuation case as compelling for long-term FII re-entry, which is consistent with the FII buying data seen over the past three sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Kunal Singla observes that the Sensex&#8217;s seasonality data adds a further positive note to the Sensex prediction for tomorrow: historically, the index has given positive returns in July in 13 out of 18 years, with an average positive change of 4.00% in the months when it advances. With the current month already showing a 1.90% monthly gain and three sessions remaining in July, the seasonal bias favours continued upward pressure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trading_Strategy_for_Thursdays_Session\"><\/span><strong>Trading Strategy for Thursday&#8217;s Session<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Watch the First 15-Minute Range:<\/strong> The Sensex is likely to open between 77,950 and 78,050 based on Nifty 50&#8217;s Gift Nifty alignment. Wait for the first 15-minute candle to close before committing to a directional view. A first-candle close above 78,100 is bullish. A first-candle close below 77,800 would indicate selling pressure and require reassessment of the Sensex prediction for tomorrow&#8217;s intraday direction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Track Reliance and HDFC Bank at Open:<\/strong> These two stocks alone account for approximately 200 to 210 Sensex points of influence daily. How they open and trade in the first 30 minutes sets the tone for the entire index. Both are flagged in the watchlist above with specific price levels to monitor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crude Oil as Live Risk Variable:<\/strong> Check Brent crude in Asian market hours before the Indian open. Crude above $91 to $92 per barrel would be a meaningful headwind for the Sensex and would likely trigger selling in OMC stocks including HPCL and BPCL. A retreat toward $87 to $88 would be a positive surprise and could push the Sensex above the 78,200 resistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LIC Results as BFSI Catalyst:<\/strong> LIC results before or at market open on 31 July are the primary stock-specific trigger for the financial services sector. A PAT beat from LIC would reduce the negative drag from the banking space that has been a persistent headwind for the Sensex through late July.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_the_Sensex_Prediction_for_Tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>Risks to the Sensex Prediction for Tomorrow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>West Asia Escalation and Crude Spike:<\/strong> If US-Iran tensions escalate overnight and push Brent crude sharply above $92 to $95 per barrel, the Sensex could open with a gap-down of 300 to 500 points. This is the highest-probability downside scenario for the Sensex prediction for tomorrow given the live geopolitical situation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weak LIC Q1 Results:<\/strong> A significantly below-estimate PAT print from LIC would weigh on financial sector sentiment and remove a key positive catalyst that has been anticipated for Thursday&#8217;s session. Given HDFC Bank and SBI&#8217;s combined weight in the Sensex, any BFSI-negative catalyst has amplified index impact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rupee Depreciation Beyond 96:<\/strong> The rupee breaking decisively above 96 against the US dollar would signal a deterioration in India&#8217;s macro position and could trigger FII profit-taking in large-cap Sensex names after three days of net buying.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negative US Tech Earnings:<\/strong> Disappointing results from major US tech companies reporting this week could trigger a risk-off global selloff that reverberates in Indian markets at Thursday&#8217;s open, reversing the constructive overnight setup that currently supports the Sensex prediction for tomorrow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Sensex prediction for tomorrow, 31 July 2026, is cautiously bullish. The index is supported by sustained FII buying, a strong Auto and IT earnings season, Reliance and HDFC Bank maintaining their leadership roles, and seasonality data that favours July as a positive month historically. Key support for Thursday&#8217;s session stands at 77,400 and 77,000, while resistance is at 78,200 and 78,500.<\/p>\n<p>Ankit Jaiswal has flagged Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank as the two Sensex heavyweights best positioned for continuation based on their current chart structure and their role as the top two positive contributors to Wednesday&#8217;s gain. Kunal Singla has flagged Maruti Suzuki as the auto sector representative most likely to extend the earnings-driven momentum into Thursday&#8217;s session.<\/p>\n<p>The primary risk to the Sensex prediction for tomorrow is the West Asia geopolitical situation and its potential impact on crude oil prices. Traders should apply the stop loss levels outlined in this article, track LIC&#8217;s Q1 FY27 results as the headline domestic catalyst, and monitor Brent crude direction in Asian market hours as the most important macro variable for Thursday&#8217;s open. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment or trading decision based on any market outlook or prediction.<\/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. 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