Nifty 50 Falls Below 25,400: Global Cues, Heavyweight Pressure, and What Traders Should Watch on July 11
Nifty 50 opened weak on July 11 amid negative global cues and heavy FII pressure. Infosys, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Bank drag index. Read technical levels, key stock trends, and trader/investor strategies for the day.
Nifty 50 Slips Below 25,400: Global Weakness, Tech & Bank Drag Set a Bearish Tone
On Thursday, July 11, 2025, Indian stock markets started on a subdued note as the Nifty 50 slipped over 120 points to 25,355.25, reflecting weakness in global cues and overnight pressure on Indian ADRs."
Despite a positive close on Wall Street the previous night, US futures turned negative in early Asian hours, raising concerns of a global pullback. Add to this the bearish tone in top Indian heavyweights like Infosys, Kotak Bank, Bharti Airtel, and we have a market that’s struggling to hold key support levels.
Here's a detailed look at today’s key market trends, sector-wise challenges, and crucial insights to help traders and investors navigate the session ahead.
Global Market Snapshot: Caution Replaces Confidence
While the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended Wednesday on a strong note with a gain of 192.34 points (+0.43%), things took a turn in the early hours today. US futures are showing a red screen:
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Dow Futures: -171 pts (-0.38%)
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S&P 500 Futures: -23.3 pts (-0.37%)
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Nasdaq Futures: -85.5 pts (-0.37%)
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S&P 500 VIX: +1.83% ➤ Volatility creeping in
Asian Markets: Mostly Positive, but Japan Lags
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Hang Seng: +1.32%
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Shanghai: +0.45%
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Kospi: +0.07%
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Taiwan Index: +0.23%
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Straits Times: +0.54%
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Nikkei: -0.10% ➤ Under pressure
These mixed cues are signaling caution across Asia, although not all markets are down. India, however, is bearing the brunt of domestic factors more than global ones.
Commodities: Oil Steady but Not Enough to Cheer Bulls
Oil prices remained firm early today:
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Crude Oil WTI: $66.96 (+0.59%)
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Brent Oil: $68.96 (+0.47%)
Stable oil prices usually support India's import bill, but today, that relief is outweighed by other concerns.
Indian ADRs: Tech Weakness, the Big Red Flag
Indian ADRs traded in the US last night painted a troubling picture:
| ADR | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Infosys | $18.10 | -3.83% |
| Wipro | $2.92 | -4.89% |
| ICICI Bank | $33.42 | -0.98% |
| HDFC Bank | $76.68 | -0.25% |
| Reliance | $70.20 | +0.29% |
GIFT Nifty & Nifty 50: Weak Start Confirms Global Nervousness
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Gift Nifty: 25,285, down 136.90 points (-0.54%)
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Nifty 50: Opened at 25,355.25, down 120.85 points (-0.47%)
The opening was in line with the cues and suggests traders should be ready for a volatile and possibly bearish day.
Nifty 50 Top 10 Heavyweights: Who’s Dragging the Index?
Here’s how the big players performed Yesterday.
| Stock | Weightage | Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | 13.19% | ₹2006.20 | -5.00 | -0.25% |
| ICICI Bank | 8.91% | ₹1424.10 | -7.80 | -0.54% |
| Reliance | 8.79% | ₹1517.20 | -1.80 | -0.12% |
| Infosys | 4.99% | ₹1615.80 | -17.90 | -1.10% |
| Bharti Airtel | 4.74% | ₹1964.50 | -55.20 | -2.73% |
| L&T | 3.73% | ₹3574.70 | -5.00 | -0.14% |
| ITC | 3.35% | ₹416.85 | -2.60 | -0.62% |
| TCS | 3.06% | ₹3382.00 | -1.80 | -0.05% |
| Axis Bank | 2.97% | ₹1164.30 | -0.40 | -0.03% |
| Kotak Bank | 2.75% | ₹2203.80 | -25.50 | -1.14% |
Resilience: Reliance, HDFC Bank, and TCS are limiting broader damage.
Technical Analysis: Levels to Watch on Nifty 50
🔻 Key Support Levels:
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25,250 ➤ Today’s pre-market test zone
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25,100 ➤ First firm support; traders should monitor closely
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24,950 ➤ Crucial psychological and technical level
🔺 Resistance Levels:
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25,500 ➤ Intraday breakout zone
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25,650 ➤ Recent swing high
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25,800 ➤ Short-term supply zone
If Nifty breaks 25,250 convincingly, we may see 25,100–25,000 levels tested soon.
What Should You Do Now?
🔹 Intraday Traders
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Watch 25,250 support. Breach = shorting opportunity with tight SL
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Avoid long positions in IT, Private Banks
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Prefer low-beta names like TCS, HDFC Bank if taking any long bets
🔹 Positional/Swing Traders
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Wait for bullish reversal near 25,100
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Avoid knife-catching in falling tech names like Infosys or Wipro
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Short-term rally possible only if Nifty crosses 25,500 on volume
🔹 Long-Term Investors
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Accumulate fundamentally strong stocks (Reliance, HDFC Bank, TCS) on dips
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Be cautious with high-beta sectors (telecom, IT, banks)
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Track FII flows and global cues for re-entry clarity
Market Mood Summary
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Global sentiment = Mixed but cautious
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Indian ADRs = Weak
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Nifty trend = Bearish bias
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Sector laggards = IT, Telecom, Banks
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Sector support = Energy, FMCG (marginal)
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Strategy = Trade light, hedge if needed, and watch the 25,250 level closely
Author’s Note:
Markets are signaling nervousness despite the overnight US rally. The rising VIX, weak tech ADRs, and sharp declines in top Nifty stocks, such as Infosys and Bharti Airtel, indicate that investors are de-risking ahead of key domestic or global events.
Today’s trading session could test the patience of both bulls and bears, and discipline is key. The best approach now is to stay data-driven, respect support zones, and act only on confirmation, not fear.
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