August 4th
Indian equity markets slipped for the third session in a row on Monday, August 4, as investor caution prevailed ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s upcoming policy decision. Rising concerns over a potential rate hike and lingering global trade tensions led to broad-based selling, especially in large-cap and rate-sensitive stocks.
The Nifty 50 fell by 93.40 points or 0.38% to close at 24,564.40, while the BSE Sensex declined by 312.83 points or 0.39%, ending the day at 80,231.16.
📰 Sectoral Snapshot & Stock Highlights
Only two of the eleven key sectoral indices ended higher. The Nifty FMCG index rose 0.33%, supported by gains in Marico and Hindustan Unilever. The Nifty Pharma index also saw mild buying interest. On the flip side, Nifty Realty, Bank, and Auto indices were the worst performers, with investors trimming exposure to high-beta sectors.
Key stock movers included:
Hindustan Unilever rose 1.84%, contributing 10.72 points to the Nifty, following continued rural demand recovery. Coal India advanced 2.13% after reporting record July production figures. Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries were among the top index drags, cumulatively shaving off more than 42 points from the Nifty 50.
Broader indices underperformed, reflecting sustained pressure on small- and mid-cap names.
📊 Today’s Top Volume Gainers (NSE)
📈 GNA Axles Limited
Volume surged 91.44x the 1-week avg and 84.38x the 2-week avg. Price up 7.05% to ₹946.30
📈 JM Financial Limited
Volume rose 62.80x the 1-week avg and 59.12x the 2-week avg. Price up 5.14% to ₹95.70
📈 Cupid Limited
Volume jumped 48.61x the 1-week avg and 46.25x the 2-week avg. Price up 12.09% to ₹431.55
📢 Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not investment advice.
📌 Market Breadth & Internals (NSE)
Of the 3,056 stocks traded on the NSE:
Advances: 1,012 Declines: 1,942 Unchanged: 102 52-week highs: 46 52-week lows: 78 Upper Circuits: 61 Lower Circuits: 95
🌍 Global Economic Calendar – August 4, 2025
India Services PMI (July) U.S. Factory Orders (June) China Caixin Services PMI (July) Eurozone Retail Sales (June) U.S. Treasury Secretary remarks on global tariffs
🔎 Note: The broader market sentiment remains fragile ahead of the RBI’s policy decision on August 7. Analysts expect a status quo but will closely watch commentary on inflation and liquidity. The market is also factoring in further volatility from U.S.-India trade headlines.
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