Synopsis : Indian stock markets opened sharply lower after a surprise 25% tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump. Despite early jitters, the Sensex and Nifty recouped part of their losses, with FMCG stocks emerging as rare gainers.
Stock Market LIVE – July 31, 2025 :
Markets wavered under pressure as global trade concerns returned to the spotlight. President Trump’s fresh 25% tariff announcement rattled investors, sparking a sharp sell-off in early trade. However, value buying and FMCG resilience helped indices recover partially by mid-session.
BSE Sensex was down 350 points, trading at 81,180, rebounding from an intraday low of 80,695
Nifty50 reclaimed the 24,750 mark, though still down 85 points
Major Drags and Gainers:
Top Losers:
Tata Motors, Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, and Titan slipped up to 2%
Private banking majors ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank also weighed heavily on the index
Top Gainers:
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) climbed 4%, buoyed by safe-haven demand
ITC rose 1%
Modest gains were seen in Tata Steel and Eternal (Zomato)
Sectoral Overview:
FMCG was the only sector in green, up 0.09%
Nifty Oil & Gas plunged 1.5%
Auto and Consumer Durables dropped over 1% each
Textile-related stocks suffered the sharpest losses, tumbling up to 9%
IPO Buzz – Day 2 Highlights:
Mainline IPOs:
NSDL, Sri Lotus Developers, and M&B Engineering entered Day 2 of subscriptions
Aditya Infotech and Laxmi Finance India IPOs close today
Brigade Hotel Ventures debuts on stock exchanges
SME Segment:
Fresh issues from Renol Polychem and Cash Ur Drive Marketing opened
Takyon Networks, Mehul Colours, and BD Industries Pune moved into second subscription day
Kaytex Fabrics IPO closes today
Disclaimer : This article is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be treated as investment advice. Readers are advised to consult a certified financial advisor before making any financial decisions.
