6-8-2025

Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Wednesday amid renewed US–India trade tensions and weak global cues.

Nifty 50: ▼ 108.75 pts (-0.44%) → 24,574.20 Sensex: ▼ 329.48 pts (-0.41%) → 80,543.99

Key Market Drivers

Trade War Jitters: Reports emerged of potential higher US tariffs on Indian exports in the coming weeks, pressuring exporters and macro sentiment. Sectoral Weakness in Financials & Realty: Banking majors and property developers dragged indices lower. FII Selling Continues: Persistent foreign outflows kept upward momentum in check despite intraday recoveries.

Sectoral & Thematic Trends

Out of 11 NSE sectoral indices, 8 ended in the red:

Top Losers: Nifty Realty ▼ 1.62% → sharp fall in DLF and Godrej Properties. Nifty Bank ▼ 1.24% → led by HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Resilient Sectors: Nifty IT ▲ 0.35% (mild buying in Infosys & TCS) and Nifty Pharma ▲ 0.22%.

Stock-Specific Highlights

Gainers:

Cipla: ▲ 2.11% → positive USFDA inspection outcome. Infosys: ▲ 1.05% → steady buying amid global IT recovery. Asian Paints: ▲ 0.85% → defensive demand in FMCG-paint segment.

Losers:

HDFC Bank: ▼ 1.76% → -24.65 Nifty points contribution, heavy FII selling. DLF: ▼ 3.54% → fresh 2-month low on weak sales outlook. Bharti Airtel: ▼ 1.88% → continued selling ahead of potential stake sale.

Index Contribution Breakdown

Top Boosters:

Cipla +3.22 pts Infosys +2.15 pts Asian Paints +1.78 pts

Top Drags:

HDFC Bank -24.65 pts ICICI Bank -12.38 pts Reliance Industries -9.46 pts

Market Breadth & Internals

Advances: 1,268 | Declines: 1,675 | Unchanged: 91 (out of 3,034 stocks) 52-Week Highs: 28 | 52-Week Lows: 88 Upper Circuits: 46 | Lower Circuits: 72

Global & Domestic Cues to Watch

US: Trade policy announcements in the coming fortnight. India: Awaiting July mutual fund inflow data for signs of retail resilience. Crude Oil: Prices firming above $84/barrel – potential inflationary impact on India.

💡 What This Means for Investors

Banking Weakness Dominates – Avoid aggressive entry in large-cap banks until FII selling slows. Realty Sector Under Pressure – Near-term sentiment weak; only bottom-up stock picking may work. IT & Pharma Showing Resilience – Could act as defensive hedges if volatility continues. Stay Cautious Ahead of Data – Both macroeconomic and corporate events are lined up; volatility likely to spike.

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