Stock Market Today, July 21 -- For the week ending 18 July 2025, the benchmark Nifty-50 index ended 0.7% lower at 24,968.40, amid ongoing consolidation in the market. Bank Nifty at 56,283.00 saw similar losses, while the IT index was among other key losers, though Realty and Healthcare were among the top key gainers. In the broader indices, the mid- and small-caps registered healthy gains.

The short-term market texture is weak, but a fresh sell-off is possible only after the dismissal of 24,900 for Nifty. Below this level, the market is likely to retest the levels of 24,600-24,500, as per Amol Athawale, VP of Technical Research, Kotak Securities.

For Bank Nifty, 56,900 could serve as a crucial resistance area for the bulls, as per Athaw...