Archive · 31 Jul 2026
July Rally: Markets Rise, 280 BSE 500 Stocks Fall
In July, the main Indian stock market indices went up a little, but 280 companies in the BSE 500 list lost money.
The biggest drop was 22%.
The IT sector did very well, rising 16%, and other sectors like consumer goods also gained.
Foreign investors started buying again, putting in Rs 15,412 crore, and domestic investors added Rs 32,839 crore.
This helped the overall market stay positive even though many individual stocks fell.
BSE Sensex, BSE 500, and BSE Midcap indices gained 1‑2% in July.
280 BSE 500 stocks declined, accounting for 87% of market cap, with losses up to 22%.
IT sector led gains, rising 16%, followed by consumer durables 9.4%.
Foreign portfolio investors became net buyers, investing Rs 15,412 crore, ending a four‑month selling streak.
Domestic institutional investors added Rs 32,839 crore, supporting benchmark indices.
- Who
- Investors and BSE-listed companies
- What
- July market performance with index gains but many stocks fell
- When
- July 2023
- Where
- BSE, New Delhi, India
- Why
- Sector rotation to IT, earnings surprises, and profit booking
- Month
- July 2023
- Indices Gained
- 1-2%
- Number of Declining Stocks
- 280
- Largest Loss
- 22%
- FPI Inflows
- Rs 15,412 crore
- DII Inflows
- Rs 32,839 crore
- Top Sector Gain
- IT 16%