The domestic stock market started the last trading day of the week, Friday, July 25, 2025, on a weak note. At the opening bell, the BSE Sensex fell by about 295 points to 81888.73, and the NSE Nifty slipped 111 points to reach the level of 24951.05. This decline in the market was influenced by weak global cues and selling pressure in major stocks.
Both Indices Closed in the Red on Thursday as Well
Prior to this, the market had also witnessed a fall on Thursday, July 24. At the end of trading, the Sensex closed 542 points down at 82184.17, while the Nifty closed 157 points weaker at 25062.10. The continuous decline for the second day has increased the concern of investors in the market.
Which Stocks Showed Initial Weakness?
In Friday's early session, many prominent stocks faced pressure. On the Nifty 50, stocks like Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Shriram Finance, Jio Financial, and Hero MotoCorp recorded declines. Shares of these companies were among the top losers.
On the other hand, shares of SBI Life Insurance, ICICI Bank, Hindalco, NTPC, and SBI saw slight gains, which were among the top gainers.
Increased Selling in the Market, Demand Decreased
According to Friday morning's data, in early trading, about 807 shares were rising, 1344 shares were falling, and 140 shares were trading without any change. This clearly indicates that the selling pressure in the market was high, and demand was weak.
Sector-Based Performance Shows Weakness in IT and Realty Sectors
Talking about the sectoral performance on Thursday, Nifty IT closed with a decline of 2.21 percent, Nifty FMCG 1.12 percent, and Nifty Realty 1.04 percent. The impact of the weakness in these sectors was also seen on Friday.
Conversely, Nifty PSU Bank closed with a gain of 1.24 percent and Nifty Pharma 0.55 percent. PSU banks and pharma companies did provide some support to the market, but the overall trend remained negative.
Major News Related to Dividend and Stock Split
On Friday, major announcements related to dividends and stock splits in several companies were also a topic of discussion among investors.
One company has announced a dividend of more than Rs 500 per share. Friday, July 25, is the record date for this dividend.
Meanwhile, companies like Kellton Tech Solutions and RIR Power Electronics are trading ex-stock split today. Both companies have planned to split their shares into smaller units, which could increase liquidity in the future.
List of Companies Giving Dividends Up to ₹1440
Some of the major companies that have announced record dates for dividends today, i.e., July 25, include:
- HDFC Bank
- Ultratech Cement
- Union Bank of India
- Zydus Lifesciences
- Divis Laboratories
- LIC
- Lupin
The total amount of dividends from these companies reaches up to ₹1444.32 per share, which has become a topic of discussion in the market.
HDFC Bank's Second Consecutive Dividend
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private bank, has not disappointed its shareholders this time either. The bank has recommended a dividend of Rs 5 per share for the current financial year. Along with this, the bank has also announced the issuance of bonus shares in the ratio of 1:1.
HDFC Bank shares are trading ex-date for the dividend on Friday, which is being closely watched by investors.
Heavy Trading Activity in the Market, Action Seen in These Stocks
On Friday, major buying and selling deals were recorded in several stocks:
- Pictet-Indian Equities sold 60 lakh shares in Indian Energy Exchange at a price of Rs 131.5.
- Long Term India Fund bought 12.5 lakh shares in Kajaria Ceramics at Rs 1180.
- SBI Funds Management bought 7.56 lakh shares in Kilburn Engineering at Rs 505.
Which Stocks are in the F&O Ban?
On Friday, Indian Energy Exchange and RBL Bank are included in the F&O ban list, while Bandhan Bank has been removed from this list.
Which Stocks Will Be in Focus Today?
The stocks that investors and traders will be watching in the market today include:
- Bajaj Finance
- Shriram Finance
- Paras Defence
- Nestle India
- SBI Life Insurance
- Canara Bank
- ACC Limited
There is likely to be activity in the market throughout the day regarding news and corporate actions related to these companies.
