Synopsis : Indian markets witnessed sharp selling on August 5 amid trade tensions with the US, dragging all sectors into the red. Sensex dropped over 400 points, while Nifty struggled below the 24,650 mark.
Market Overview – August 05, 2025:
Indian equity markets opened flat but quickly turned red as renewed trade tariff threats from the US triggered widespread selling across sectors. At 11:00 AM, the BSE Sensex was down 383 points at 80,635.69, while the NSE Nifty 50 shed 103 points to 24,619.35.
Concerns escalated after US President Donald Trump announced plans to substantially raise tariffs on Indian goods, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. New Delhi labeled the move as “unjustified” and promised to safeguard its national interests, adding to geopolitical unease and investor caution.
Sectoral and Broader Market Snapshot:
All major sectors traded in the red, reflecting broad-based weakness.
Nifty FMCG was down 0.13%, Nifty IT fell 0.31%, while Nifty PSU Bank managed a 0.37% gain.
Nifty Metal and Nifty Pharma were slightly positive, up 0.26% and 0.18% respectively.
In the broader market, Nifty MidCap100 was down 0.08%, while SmallCap100 showed relative strength, up 0.41%.
Key Stock Movements:
Top Laggards:
DLF, BPCL, HDFC Bank, Infosys, and Reliance Industries (RIL) saw notable pressure, falling up to 2%.
Top Gainers:
Maruti Suzuki, HCLTech, Bajaj Finance, and Tata Motors showed resilience amid the selloff.
Quarterly Earnings in Focus:
Investors are keenly eyeing Q1 results from major firms including:
Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports, Lupin, Britannia Industries, Alembic Pharma, Berger Paints, Exide Industries, Torrent Power, and more.
Also under the spotlight are DLF, Aurobindo Pharma, and Bosch, which announced their results post-market on Monday.
IPO Buzz:
A flurry of IPO activity continues:
Highway Infrastructure Ltd. IPO opens today.
Aditya Infotech and Laxmi India Finance debut on NSE and BSE.
Kaytex Fabrics lists under the NSE SME segment.
Flysbs Aviation IPO closes today.
Allotment updates awaited for Cash Ur Drive Marketing and Renol Polychem IPOs.
Disclaimer : This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional financial advice. Please consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions.
