On August 5, 2025, the Indian stock market began trading with a slight decline. The Sensex opened down 72 points, and the Nifty down 2.50 points. 14 Sensex companies showed gains, while 16 declined. Stocks like Ultratech and Airtel rose, while Infosys and Tech Mahindra saw declines. Investors appeared cautious.
Share Market: The Indian stock market started trading on Tuesday, the second trading day of the week, with a slight decline. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty, both major indices, opened in the red, making investors cautious. Although the decline was not significant, the market mood appeared slightly bearish in early trading.
In the morning session, the BSE Sensex opened at 80,946.43 points, down by 72.29 points or 0.09%, while the Nifty 50 index was seen trading at 24,720.25, showing a slight weakness of 2.50 points or 0.01%.
Gains on Monday, Pause on Tuesday
The market had a b start on Monday. The Sensex opened with a gain of 165.92 points at 81,018.72, and the Nifty opened with a rise of 30.70 points at 24,722.75. However, on Tuesday, the market was affected by global cues and sectoral pressures, creating an atmosphere of caution among investors.
14 out of 30 Sensex Companies Showed Strength
In early trading, only 14 out of the 30 Sensex companies started trading in the green, while the remaining 16 companies opened with a decline. Regarding the Nifty 50, 26 companies showed strength, while shares of 24 companies opened with losses.
Who Were the Top Gainers?
On Tuesday, Ultratech Cement shares recorded the highest gain of 0.65% and topped the green zone. Additionally, Bharti Airtel 0.62%, Atenrl 0.49%, NTPC 0.41%, Titan and SBI showed strength in the market with a gain of 0.40%. HCL Tech, ITC, Asian Paints, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, related to the IT and consumer sectors, also started trading in the green. Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors, auto sector giants, also marked their presence in the market with slight gains.
Stocks Under Pressure
On the other hand, several major stocks related to the IT, banking, and auto sectors remained under pressure on Tuesday. Infosys shares saw the highest decline of 0.71%, one of the biggest declines of the day. Besides, Tech Mahindra 0.64%, Mahindra & Mahindra 0.60%, Axis Bank 0.42%, Bajaj Finserv 0.38%, and TCS opened with a decline of 0.32%. Bluechip stocks like Reliance Industries, BEL, HDFC Bank, Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank, and Tata Steel also showed slight weakness, putting further pressure on the market.
Impact of Global Cues
Asian markets also showed a mixed trend on Tuesday. Markets in China and Japan remained sluggish, while US markets saw mixed results on Monday. This also affected the Indian market, and investors adopted a cautious approach. Investors are currently also cautious about potential signals from the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates and the monsoon situation domestically. The recent slowdown in buying by Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) has also impacted the market.
What Should Investors Keep in Mind?
Experts believe that the market may trade within a limited range for the time being. However, it could be an opportunity for long-term investors to buy on dips in companies with b fundamentals. In the coming days, companies' quarterly results and global economic signals will determine the direction of the market.
