New Delhi, July 21 -- Indian equity markets closed lower on 20 July 2026, as private banking stocks came under heavy selling pressure following their June-quarter earnings, amid weak global cues and rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

By close, the Sensex slipped 442 points or 0.57% to 77,708, while the Nifty fell 95 points or 0.39% to 24,238.

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Indian equity markets closed lower on 20 July 2026, as private banking stocks came under heavy selling pressure following their June-quarter earnings, coupled with weak global cues amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Crude oil prices surged past $90 per barrel, dampening investor sentiment and dragging the Nifty below 24,200 at the open. However, renewed ...