Indian Stock Market Update: August 4, 2025
Market Snapshot (Live)
Index | Last Close | Current | Change | % Change |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sensex | 80,599.91 | 80,850 | +250 | +0.31% |
Nifty 50 | 24,565.35 | 24,675 | +110 | +0.45% |
Nifty Bank | 52,100 | 52,400 | +300 | +0.58% |
(Data as of 12:30 PM IST)
Top Gainers & Losers
Stock | Change | Reason |
---|---|---|
Tata Steel | +3.5% | Strong Q1 results, China stimulus hopes |
Hero MotoCorp | +2.8% | Robust July sales |
BEL | +2.5% | Defense sector boost |
Paytm | -4.2% | RBI scrutiny on payments biz |
Adani Ports | -1.8% | Profit-booking post rally |
Key Developments
- Market Opens Higher: Nifty up 0.45% tracking global cues, despite US tariff concerns.
- GIFT Nifty indicated +48 pts premium pre-open
- Auto/Metal stocks lead gains; IT under pressure.
- FII/DII Activity:
- FIIs Net Sell: ₹3,366 Cr (Aug 1)
- DIIs Net Buy: ₹3,186 Cr
- Global Cues:
- Weak US jobs data (73K vs 106K expected)
- OPEC+ output hike weighs on oil prices
- Sector Watch:
- Auto: Up 1.2% (Hero Moto, Tata Motors rally)
- IT: Down 0.8% (Weak US client spending)
Today’s Triggers
- Earnings: DLF, Siemens Energy, Shree Cements
- Macro Data: India Services PMI (Jul) – Expected: 60.5
- IPO Watch:
- Aaradhya Disposal (SME): Subscribed 1.2x on Day 1
- Cash Ur Drive: Closes today (Retail 4.5x)
Investor Takeaway
- Buy Dips: Banking (HDFC Bank, ICICI) post correction.
- Avoid: Paytm until RBI clarity.
- Watch: US tariff impact on export-heavy sectors.
Note: Market data is dynamic. Refresh for latest figures.
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