The Indian stock market opened positively on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The BSE Sensex recorded a gain of over 50 points, while the NIFTY also showed a slight increase. Around 9:15 AM, the Sensex was trading at the 80,760 level, while the Nifty was near 24,652.
Although the gains were not substantial, caution was evident in the market as RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra is scheduled to present the Monetary Policy Committee meeting outcomes today.
Decline on Tuesday
The market closed in the red the previous day, August 5. The Sensex fell by 308 points to close at 80,710, while the Nifty closed with a decline of 73 points at the 24,649 level. Investors sold off due to weak global cues and concerns about Trump's tariffs.
List of Top Gainers and Losers
In the morning trading session, companies that saw good gains included Shriram Finance, Asian Paints, Trent, Maruti Suzuki, and Bharti Airtel. On the other hand, stocks like Tech Mahindra, Coal India, Cipla, Hero MotoCorp, and TCS recorded declines.
With the market opening, there was slight buying seen in Nifty Auto, Consumer Durables, and Metal sectors. Meanwhile, Pharma, FMCG, and Oil & Gas shares remained under pressure. Investors showed more interest in sectors that are more affected by domestic demand.
Impact of RBI Meeting
The market's focus is entirely on the decisions of the Reserve Bank of India's MPC meeting today. Governor Sanjay Malhotra will clarify the stance on the repo rate, inflation, and economic direction through a press conference at 10 AM. Prior to this, investors were seen trading cautiously in the market.
Expectations of NSDL's Strong Listing
Today is also special because shares of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) are going to be listed on the stock market. This company is the second largest depository in India. Its IPO received a tremendous response and was subscribed 41 times.
The Grey Market Premium (GMP) of the IPO has been consistently increasing, creating excitement among investors regarding the listing.
Focus on the Listing of Shree Lotus Developers
Along with NSDL, Shree Lotus Developers and Realty Limited is also debuting on the stock market today. This company is from the real estate sector, and its issue is also receiving good response in the grey market. The IPO size was ₹792 crore and it was entirely a fresh issue.
Which Shares Were in the Headlines in the Market?
- Paytm (One97 Communications): Chinese company Antfin has sold its entire 5.84 percent stake for ₹3981 crore. After this news, movement is being seen in Paytm's shares.
- Aditya Infotech: Invesco Mutual Fund has bought 9.8 lakh shares of the company. This may increase investor interest in the share.
- Laxmi India Finance: BofA Securities has sold 3.54 lakh shares. This may put pressure on the company's share.
- Lloyds Engineering Works: Threveni Earthmovers has bought 14.2 lakh shares of the company.
List of Ex-Dividend Stocks
Several stocks are going ex-dividend in the market today, including: Coal India, Dr. Lal PathLabs, Bombay Dyeing, Blue Dart, Hester Biosciences, Kirloskar Industries, Great Eastern Shipping, and Grauer & Weil India.
Which Shares Will Be in Focus Today?
The companies that will be especially in focus in the market today are:
- NSDL (New Listing)
- Airtel (Top Gainer)
- Hero MotoCorp (In Loss)
- Britannia Industries (Due to Corporate Updates)
- BHEL, Adani Ports, and Lupin may also remain in the news.
Mixed Signals from Global Markets
Due to US President Trump's tariff decisions and weakness in global markets, mixed signals have been received from Asian markets as well. However, investors' hopes remain due to the dovish monetary policy of central banks in some countries.
The direction of today will depend entirely on the RBI's monetary policy. If there is no change in the repo rate and Governor Sanjay Malhotra talks about a balanced policy for the future, then stability may remain in the market.
