The Indian equity benchmarks opened on a flat note on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Gains in IT, Metal, and PSU Banking stocks were balanced by selling pressure in heavyweight financial stocks like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, as investors monitored ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East and easing crude oil prices.
Boosted by positive investor sentiment, Tata Steel shares surge over ₹2 in early trade to trade at ₹167.99 on NSE; momentum remains strong YTD.
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