Synopsis : Indian markets continued their losing streak on Friday as the Sensex plunged over 550 points and the Nifty broke below the crucial 24,900 mark. Weak Q1 earnings, FII outflows, and global uncertainty dampened sentiment, with Bajaj Finance and Reliance stocks leading the fall.
Stock Market LIVE – July 25, 2025
Markets remained under pressure on Friday, extending Thursday’s steep selloff as investor mood soured amid FII outflows, disappointing Q1 results, and lingering US-India trade concerns. The Sensex dropped 580 points to trade around 81,602, while the Nifty fell nearly 198 points, slipping below 24,900 to 24,864.
The Nifty Bank index also declined sharply by over 350 points, reflecting weakness across the financial sector.
Opening Snapshot:
Sensex: Opened at 81,846.45 (−0.41%)
Nifty50: Opened at 24,951.95 (−0.44%)
Bank Nifty: Opened at 56,986 (−0.14%), later fell to 56,714
Market Commentary:
“The bears are back on Dalal Street,” said Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP at Mehta Equities. “Nifty’s failure to hold above 25,300 and sharp FII selling to the tune of ₹28,307 crore in July are major red flags. Combine that with weak earnings and global uncertainty, and we’re seeing traders exit positions quickly.”
Key technical support for Nifty lies at 24,881 — any close below may invite further downside, he added.
Top Laggards:
Bajaj Finance: −4%
Reliance Infrastructure & Reliance Power: Locked in 10% lower circuit
Infosys, PowerGrid, Bajaj Finserv, Eternal, Axis Bank also dragged markets lower
Early Gainers:
Despite the fall, Asian Paints, NTPC, Maruti, and Kotak Mahindra Bank provided some cushion to the indices.
Global Market Snapshot:
Asian markets reflected the cautious sentiment:
Nikkei 225: −0.24%
Topix: −0.55%
Kospi: Flat
Kosdaq: −0.48%
ASX 200: −0.41%
Earnings in Focus:
Earnings remain in the spotlight with 85 companies set to release Q1FY26 results today. Key names to watch:
Bajaj Finserv, Cipla, SBI Cards, Bank of Baroda, SAIL, Shriram Finance
Stocks to Watch Today:
Bajaj Finance, IEX, Adani Enterprises, Karur Vysya Bank, KFin Technologies, Wipro, Sun Pharma, Phoenix Mills, Bharat Electronics
Disclaimer : This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Please consult a certified financial advisor before making financial decisions.
