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GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 56.50 points (or 0.23%) lower, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open mildly in the red today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 550.85 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 4,103.81 crore in the Indian equity market on 18 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 23,640.66 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asia mostly traded lower on Tuesday as traders evaluated talks between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, aimed at stopping the Moscow-Kyiv conflict.

European equity futures posted modest gains after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said security guarantees for his nation will likely be worked out within 10 days after talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders.

In a social media post late on Monday, Trump said he had called Putin and begun arranging a meeting between Putin and Zelenskiy, to be followed by a trilateral summit among the three Presidents.

Investors are also closely watching the Fed's Jackson Hole, Wyoming, conference between August 21 and 23, where Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to speak, could offer more clarity on the economic outlook and the central bank's policy framework.

Overnight stateside, all three key benchmarks ended the day near the flatline.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 34.30 points, or 0.08%, to close at 44,911.82. The S&P 500 closed down 0.01% and ended at 6,449.15, while the Nasdaq Composite inched up 0.03% to settle at 21,629.77.

Data on Friday showed that while retail sales were increasing broadly as anticipated, consumer sentiment overall had taken a hit from mounting inflation fears. On Monday, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell to the lowest reading since December 2022.

Domestic Market:

Domestic equity benchmarks surged on Monday, marking their third consecutive day of gains, as optimism over potential GST reforms and easing concerns on Russian oil supplies lifted investor sentiment.

The Nifty closed above the 24,850 mark, supported by strong buying in autos, banks and consumer durables. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, announced that the government is planning to roll out "generational" GST reforms before Diwali, a move seen as a major sentiment booster for the market.

Adding to the cheer, the recent U.S.-Russia meeting concluded without fresh tensions, helping calm fears over disruptions in global oil supplies.

Sectorally, automobiles led the rally as investors bet on the segment benefiting from tax rationalisation. Analysts noted that consumption-led sectors could also gather momentum in the second half of FY26 on the back of demand revival.

The upbeat mood was further bolstered by India's recent credit rating upgrade, which reinforced confidence in the country’s economic prospects.

The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 676.09 points or 0.84% to 81,273.75. The Nifty 50 index surged 245.65 points or 1% to 24,876.95. The 50-unit index is up 1.59% in three days.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 359.50 points (or 1.46%) higher, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open strongly in the green today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,926.76 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 3,895.68 crore in the Indian equity market on 14 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 24,191.51 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asian traded in a mixed manner on Monday after U.S.-Russia summit concluded without a ceasefire.

As per media reports, the U.S. President Donald Trump now seemed more aligned with Moscow on seeking a peace deal with Ukraine instead of a ceasefire first, after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

The reports further state that Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders later on Monday to discuss the next steps, though actual proposals are vague as yet.

US stocks were mixed on Friday as Wall Street tempered its rate-cut hopes amid economic data this week that showed higher-than-expected wholesale inflation and a rise in July retail sales.

The Dow rose 0.08%, or 34.86 points, to 44,946.12. The S&P 500 slipped 0.29%, or 18.74 points, to 6,449.80; and the tech-heavy Nasdaq dipped 0.4%, or 87.693 points, to 21,622.977.

The US Census Bureau data released Friday morning showed retail sales rose 0.5% in July from the prior month.

Meanwhile, US consumer sentiment deteriorated in August, falling for the first time in four months as inflation expectations jumped in the longer term.

The US Fed will continue to be in focus this week as central bank members travel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for the annual economic policy symposium.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks ended with minor gains on Friday, buoyed by upbeat domestic WPI data that helped sustain positive momentum. Sentiment was further lifted after S&P Global upgraded India’s sovereign rating from BBB- to BBB while maintaining a stable outlook.

Investor caution ahead of Russia-U.S. discussions on the Ukraine conflict kept the rally in check during the holiday-shortened week. Meanwhile, the June-quarter earnings season wraps up today, with the final batch of companies set to announce their results. The Nifty closed above the 24,600 mark. Gains, however, were capped by weakness in metal and energy stocks.

The S&P BSE Sensex added 57.75 points or 0.07% to 80,597.66. The Nifty 50 index rose 11.95 points or 0.05% to 24,631.30. In two trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty jumped 0.45% and 0.59%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 15.50 points (or 0.06%) lower, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open lower today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 3,644.43 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 5,623.79 crore in the Indian equity market on 13 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 22,264.75 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Asia markets traded mixed Thursday as traders piled into wagers that the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates next month.

On the data front, Australia’s unemployment rate eased to 4.2% on a seasonally-adjusted basis in July. The reading was lower than the 4.3% recorded in June, data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday showed.

On Wall Street, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed to new record closing highs on Wednesday.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 463.66 points, or 1.04%, closing at 44,922.27. The S&P 500 rose 0.32% to settle at 6,466.58, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.14% and finished at 21,713.14.

Domestic Market:

The domestic equity benchmarks advanced on Wednesday, tracking positive global cues and buoyed by upbeat domestic inflation data. The Nifty closed above the 24,600 mark, with gains led by healthcare and metal stocks.

Sentiment was lifted after India's retail inflation eased to an eight-year low, stoking hopes of a revival in discretionary spending, while softer U.S. retail inflation strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Globally, optimism improved on the extension of China's tariff deadline and easing crude oil prices.

Investors remained watchful of uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade policy and the Trump-Putin meeting on August 15.

The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 304.32 points or 0.38% to 80,539.91. The Nifty 50 index jumped 131.95 points or 0.54% to 24,619.35.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 17 points (or 0.07%) higher, suggesting a possible higher start for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 3,398.80 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 3,507.93 crore in the Indian equity market on 12 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 18,620.32 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asian mostly advanced on Wednesday after the latest U.S. inflation data raised hopes that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates next month.

In Japan, a report showed manufacturers grew more confident about business conditions after a trade agreement with the United States.

The monthly poll, which tracks the Bank of Japan's quarterly tankan business survey, reportedly showed the manufacturers' sentiment index rising to plus 9 in August from plus 7 in July, marking a second straight month of improvement.

Further, Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed for the fourth straight month in July, data showed on Wednesday, underscoring the central bank's view that upward price pressure from raw material costs will dissipate. The corporate goods price index (CGPI), which measures the price companies charge each other for their goods and services, rose 2.6% in July from a year earlier, data showed, slowing from the previous month's 2.9% increase. It compared with the widely reported median market forecast for a 2.5% rise.

On Wall Street, stocks ended higher on Tuesday as inflation data was tamer than expected, soothing investor fears that tariffs are not spiking prices.

The trading session saw the S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite close at fresh record highs. The S&P 500 added 1.1% to settle at 6,445.76, while the Nasdaq ended 1.4% higher at 21,681.90. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added about 483 points, or 1.1%, to close at 44,458.61.

A widely followed measure of inflation accelerated slightly less than expected in July on an annual basis. The consumer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.2% for the month and 2.7% on a 12-month basis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.

Excluding food and energy, the core CPI increased 0.3% for the month and 3.1% from a year ago. The monthly core rate was the biggest increase since January while the annual rate was the highest since February.

Thursday’s producer price index report on wholesale inflation will add another piece of the economic picture. The report comes ahead of the Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting on Aug. 21-23, which could also help shape expectations for the central bank’s next policy move.

Domestic Market:

Domestic equity benchmarks ended a choppy session in the red on Tuesday, with the Nifty slipping below the 24,500 mark as weakness in banking and financial counters weighed on sentiment. In contrast, pharmaceutical and healthcare shares managed to eke out gains, providing some cushion to the broader market.

The subdued close reflected cautious investor mood amid mixed global cues and lingering uncertainty. Traders stayed on edge ahead of the release of July’s domestic inflation data and a crucial US inflation report, both seen as likely drivers of near-term interest rate expectations.

The S&P BSE Sensex dropped 368.49 points or 0.46% to 80,235.59. The Nifty 50 index declined 97.65 points or 0.40% to 24,487.40.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 77.50 points (or 0.32%) higher, suggesting a possible higher start for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,202.65 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 5,972.36 crore in the Indian equity market on 11 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 15,221.52 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asia mostly advanced on Tuesday after an extension to the U.S.- China trade truce was announced overnight, granting the world’s largest economies more room to negotiate a deal.

President Donald Trump on Monday delayed high U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from snapping back into place for another 90 days, a White House official has reportedly said.

Those tariffs were set to resume Tuesday. But Trump signed an executive order hours beforehand that extends the deadline until mid-November, according to media reports.

The delay was the expected outcome from the latest round of talks between U.S. trade negotiators and their Chinese counterparts, which took place in Stockholm in late July.

Investors will be keeping a close watch on the Reserve Bank of Australia rate verdict. The RBA is widely expected to slash cash rates later in the day.

Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has revised its 2025 growth forecast for the city-state upwards to 1.5%-2.5% from 0%-2%.

On Wall Street, Stocks fell across the board to end Monday’s session as as investors await inflation data this week to assess the outlook for interest rates going forward. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 200.52 points, or 0.45%, and closed at 43,975.09. The S&P 500 slipped 0.25% to end at 6,373.45, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.3% to settle at 21,385.40.

Investors expect the recent shakeup at the U.S. Federal Reserve and signs of labor market weakness could nudge the central bank into adopting a dovish monetary policy stance later this year, fueling much of the optimism.

As per media reports, the semiconductor majors had agreed to give the United States government 15% of revenue from sales of their advanced chips to China.

The report further said that the levy could hit the chipmakers' margins and set a precedent for Washington to tax critical U.S. exports, potentially extending beyond semiconductors.

Domestic Market:

The domestic benchmark indices bounced back sharply on Monday, snapping a six-week losing streak as the Sensex and Nifty surged higher. Bargain hunters stepped in after the prolonged decline, though the advance was capped by persistent caution over the risk of US tariffs on Indian goods.

Small- and mid-cap counters joined the uptrend, adding muscle to the market’s recovery. The Nifty, which opened at 24,371.50 and briefly dipped to 24,347.45, went on to scale an intraday high of 24,600.85 before closing just shy of the peak.

Public sector banks and healthcare stocks led the charge, providing vital lift to the day’s gains. Attention now shifts to a slew of economic data due later this week, including wholesale and consumer inflation prints as well as trade balance numbers.

The S&P BSE Sensex surged 746.29 points or 0.93% to 80,604.08. The Nifty 50 index jumped 221.75 points or 0.91% to 24,585.05.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 15 points (or 0.06%) higher, suggesting a possible green opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,932.81 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 7,723.66 crore in the Indian equity market on 08 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 14,018.87 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asia traded in a mixed manner on Monday as investors awaited official announcement on changes to the August 12 deadline for the trade truce between the U.S. and China.

This week trade and geopolitics will take centrestage with the looming U.S. tariff deadline on China due to expire on Tuesday and markets are expecting that this will get extended again. Further, President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are due to meet in Alaska on Friday to discuss Ukraine.

On Wall Street, the Nasdaq Composite ended last week at fresh closing highs, and the S&P 500 closed on the threshold of another milestone. The Dow also finished the week on a high note. A rally in Apple — which has been a significant laggard this year — helped bolster the market.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 206.97 points, or 0.47%, to 44,175.61, the S&P 500 gained 49.45 points, or 0.78%, to 6,389.45 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 207.32 points, or 0.98%, to 21,450.02.

Domestic Market:

Headline equity benchmarks ended sharply lower today as traders stayed cautious following President Donald Trump’s tariff hike announcement. On August 6, Trump raised US tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 50%, blaming New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. India fired back, calling the move "unfair" and "unjustified."

This escalating trade tension sent market sentiment into risk-off mode, with investors turning more defensive. Adding to the gloom were persistent foreign investor outflows and muted Q1 earnings, which further weighed on sentiment. The Nifty slipped below the 24,400 mark, with realty, consumer durables, and metals shares leading the sell-off.

The S&P BSE Sensex took a hit, dropping 765.47 points, or 0.95%, to close at 79,857.79. The Nifty 50 followed suit, slipping 232.85 points, also 0.95%, to finish at 24,363.30.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 7.50 points (or 0.03%) higher, suggesting a flat opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 4,997.19 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 10,864.04 crore in the Indian equity market on 07 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 15,951.68 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Asian markets traded in a mixed manner on Friday. Japan’s Topix index rose for the fourth consecutive session Friday and hit a record high of 3,031.78.

Investors will continue to monitor how the reciprocal tariffs levied by President Trump will impact the affected countries and the global economy in general.

On Wall Street, the 30-stock Dow closed down about 224 points, or 0.5%, while the S&P 500 ended the session off 0.08% on Thursday. However, the Nasdaq Composite managed to outperform and added nearly 0.4%.

On Thursday afternoon, the President announced that he has selected Stephen Miran, chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, as his pick to replace Adriana Kugler on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Miran will serve out the rest of Kugler’s term, which expires in January, following her resignation last Friday.

Domestic Market:

The domestic equity benchmarks staged a late rebound on Thursday, with the benchmark indices managing to shake off early jitters and end slightly in the green. The turnaround came in the final trading hour, coinciding with the weekly expiry of Nifty derivatives, as bargain hunters stepped in and buying momentum picked up.

Sentiment, initially weighed down by the U.S. administration’s surprise announcement to double tariffs on Indian exports, found relief after top brokerages downplayed the long-term impact on India Inc. While the August 27 deadline looms large, analysts noted that negotiations remain on the table, tempering fears of an all-out trade hit.

The Nifty 50 opened at 24,464.20 and briefly ticked higher, but the momentum fizzled out by mid-morning. The index drifted lower through the day, hitting a session low of 24,344.15 early in the afternoon. Then came the rebound: a sharp recovery driven by buying in heavyweight counters propelled the index to an intraday high of 24,634.20.

The Nifty eventually settled above 24,590, reflecting a strong late-session rebound after a lackluster start. IT and pharma stocks attracted strong buying interest, while energy and realty counters faced selling pressure.

The S&P BSE Sensex added 79.27 points or 0.10% to 80,623.26. The Nifty 50 index rose 21.95 points or 0.09% to 24,596.15.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 19.00 points (or 0.08%) higher, suggesting a possible muted opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 4,999.10 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 6,794.28 crore in the Indian equity market on 06 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 10,954.49 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asia traded mostly lower on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips.

However, the companies that are “building in the United States” would be exempted from the said tariff.

Meanwhile, South Korea posted a record-high current account surplus in June on strong demand for technology exports, central bank data showed on Thursday.

The country's current account stood at a surplus of $14.27 billion, up from $10.14 billion in May. It was reportedly the biggest monthly surplus in the data series dating back to January 1980.

South Korea's trade deal with the U.S. will take a huge burden off monetary policymakers at their upcoming meeting later this month, the country's central bank governor has reportedly said on Thursday at his first meeting with the newly-appointed finance minister.

The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50% last month, but a majority of board members signalled another rate cut in the next three months and warned of "significant" economic uncertainty from the U.S. tariffs. The central bank next meets on August 28.

All the three major equity averages on Wall Street finished with gains on Wednesday.

The S&P 500 advanced 0.73% to finish at 6,345.06, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.21%, closing at 21,169.42. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose 81.38 points, or 0.18%, to end the day at 44,193.12.

Domestic Market:

The domestic equity benchmarks ended lower on Wednesday, marking a second consecutive day of losses. Investor sentiment weakened after the Reserve Bank of India left key interest rates unchanged and maintained a neutral policy stance, signalling caution amid global trade headwinds. The Nifty slipped below the 24,600 mark, weighed down by losses in pharma, healthcare and IT stocks.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 166.26 points or 0.21% to 80,543.99. The Nifty 50 index fell 75.35 points or 0.31% to 24,574.20. In two consecutive sessions, the Sensex declined 0.59% and the Nifty shed 0.60%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 63.50 points (or 0.26%) higher, suggesting a possible positive start for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 22.48 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 3,840.39 crore in the Indian equity market on 05 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 5,955.39 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asia traded in a mixed manner on Wednesday as investors digested disappointing economic data and new tariff-related remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump.

“We’re going to be announcing [tariffs] on semiconductors and chips, which is a separate category, because we want them made in the United States,” Trump said on Tuesday stateside, adding that he’ll announce the new plan “within the next week or so.”

On Wall Street, the three leading U.S. indexes finished lower Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.49%, closing at 6,299.19, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.65% to end at 20,916.55. The Dow Jones Industrial Average moved 61.90 points lower, or 0.14%, to settle at 44,111.74.

U.S. services sector activity unexpectedly flatlined in July, data showed on Tuesday. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said on Tuesday its nonmanufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) slipped to 50.1 last month from 50.8 in June. The data indicated that the employment had weakened further and input costs climbed by the most in nearly three years, underscoring the impact from President Donald Trump's tariff policy.

Domestic Market:

Domestic equity benchmarks ended modestly lower on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 settling just below the 24,650 mark. Energy, FMCG, and pharma stocks led the decline, dragging the index down as sentiment soured in the face of fresh geopolitical jitters.

The market mood deteriorated after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat of imposing steep tariffs on India over its continued purchase of Russian oil. The sharp rhetoric revived concerns around global trade tensions, just as investors were already navigating through mixed Q1 earnings and persistent foreign portfolio outflows.

The S&P BSE Sensex dropped 308.47 points or 0.38% to 80,710.25. The Nifty 50 index declined 73.20 points or 0.30% to 24,649.55.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 45.50 points (or 0.18%) higher, suggesting a flat to mildly positive opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Trump Tariffs:

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his plans to significantly raise tariffs on Indian exports to the country.

"India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits,” Trump reportedly wrote on a social media platform.

India said it was is being 'targeted’ by the U.S. and the European Union over its imports of Russian oil after U.S. President Donald Trump in an overnight social media post threatened New Delhi with much steeper tariffs.

India began importing oil from Russia only after traditional supplies were diverted to Europe following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, the Indian foreign ministry reportedly said in a statement.

The ministry stated that it was revealing that the very nations criticizing India — namely the EU and the U.S. — were themselves engaging in trade with Russia.

The EU’s bilateral trade with Russia stood at 67.5 billion euros ($78.1 billion) in 2024, while its services trade in 2023 was at 17.2 billion euros, according to European Commission data. Citing that data, India said the bloc’s trade was “significantly more” than India’s total trade with Russia.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 2,566.51 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 4,386.29 crore in the Indian equity market on 04 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 5,932.91 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asia edged higher on Tuesday, marking a second straight day of gains, as investor optimism grew that the Federal Reserve will take steps to support the world’s largest economy.

A few Bank of Japan board members said the central bank would consider resuming interest rate increases if trade friction de-escalates, minutes of its June policy meeting reportedly showed on Tuesday.

At the June 16-17 meeting, the BOJ kept interest rates steady at 0.5% and decided to decelerate the pace of its balance sheet drawdown next year, signalling its preference to move cautiously in removing remnants of its massive stimulus.

Meanwhile, South Korea’s consumer prices rose 2.1% in July from a year earlier, slightly slower than the rise of 2.2% in June, government data showed on Tuesday.

On Wall Street, all the three major averages soared into the green on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average recouping its losses from Friday’s session.

The blue-chip index climbed 585.06 points, or 1.34%, to finish the day at 44,173.64. Additionally, the broad market S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rocketed higher by 1.47% and 1.95%, ending at 6,329.94 and 21,053.58, respectively.

Domestic Market:

Domestic benchmark indices kicked off the week on a positive note, snapping a two-day losing streak. Investors weighed developments around U.S. tariffs and the Federal Reserve’s policy stance amid signs of a softening labour market. The Nifty 50 closed comfortably above the 24,700 mark, buoyed by broad-based gains in metal, auto, and IT stocks.

On Monday, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 418.81 points or 0.52% to 81,018.72. The Nifty 50 index gained 157.40 points or 0.64% to 24,722.75.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 20.50 points (or 0.08%) higher, suggesting a flat to mildly positive opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 3,366.40 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 3,186.86 crore in the Indian equity market on 01 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in the cash market during July 2025. This follows their cash purchase of shares worth Rs 7,488.98 crore in June 2024.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asia traded mostly lower on Monday as investors assessed the latest round of tariffs that have been levied by the U.S. on its trading partners. These tariffs have raised concerns over mounting inflation and could also possibly lead to an economic slowdown.

Movements in crude oil prices will be closely watched after OPEC+ announced a significant output hike. On Sunday, the bloc agreed to raise production by 547,000 barrels per day for September — the latest in a series of accelerated increases aimed at regaining market share.

The decision comes amid concerns over potential supply disruptions related to Russia, with OPEC+ citing a healthy global economy and low inventories as key factors behind the move.

On Wall Street, major equity indices ended lower on Friday as a weaker-than-expected jobs report, combined with fresh U.S. tariffs on dozens of trading partners, fueled concerns that the American economy might be slowing down significantly.

The S&P 500 slipped 1.6% to close 6,238.01, while the Nasdaq Composite pulled back 2.24% 20,650.13. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 542.40 points, or 1.23%, to finish the session 43,588.58.

Data released by the Labor Department on Friday showed that the US nonfarm payrolls rose by 73,000 in July 2025, well below expectations of 110,000. The revised figures for May and June showed that employment was cumulatively lower by 258,000 than previously reported—suggesting the labor market may be cooling more rapidly than initially anticipated.

Domestic Market:

The headline equity benchmarks closed deep in the red on Friday, dragged by global headwinds and renewed investor caution. The Nifty slipped below the 24,600 mark as the Street digested the impact of steep import tariffs imposed by the United States on multiple trade partners, including a 25% levy on Indian goods.

While indices opened lower tracking weak global cues, they staged a brief recovery only to be hammered down by mid-session profit booking and a sharp selloff in the final hour. Barring FMCG, all sectoral indices on the NSE ended with losses, with pharma, healthcare, and metal stocks bearing the brunt.

The selloff was intensified by sustained FII outflows, global market weakness, and renewed pressure from a strengthening U.S. dollar. With the earnings season in full swing, investors also remained wary of stock-specific volatility and corporate commentary.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 585.67 points or 0.72% to 80,599.91. The Nifty 50 index lost 203 points or 0.82% to 24,565.35.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 38.50 points (or 0.16%) higher, suggesting a flat to mildly positive opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 5,588.91 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 6,372.71 crore in the Indian equity market on 31 July 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in the cash market during July 2025. This follows their cash purchase of shares worth Rs 7,488.98 crore in June 2024.

Global Markets:

Asian markets traded lower on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on American trading partners, citing trade imbalances and national security concerns.

The decision, signed late Thursday, is set to go into effect on 7 August and covers a wide range of goods from 69 countries and the 27-member European Union.

Countries facing the highest rates include Syria at 41 percent, Switzerland at 39 percent, Laos and Myanmar at 40 percent, Iraq and Serbia at 35 percent, and Libya and Algeria at 30 percent. Others like Taiwan, India, and Vietnam fall in the 20 to 25 percent range.

The European Union reached a deal under which goods with existing duty rates above 15 percent are exempt, while others will see adjusted levies. For countries not listed, a default rate of 10 percent will apply.

Meanwhile, Japan’s unemployment rate was unchanged at 2.5% in June, from the previous month, government data released Friday showed. There were 122 job openings for every 100 job seekers in June, lower than the 124 openings for every 100 job seekers in the previous month.

Stocks on Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the S&P 500 posting its third consecutive losing session.

The broad market index fell 0.37% to settle at 6,339.39, while the Nasdaq Composite edged down 0.03% to 21,122.45. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 330.30 points, or 0.74%, closing at 44,130.98.

Domestic Market:

The headline equity indices ended slightly lower on Thursday, snapping a two-day winning run, as markets reacted sharply to an unexpected tariff announcement from the United States and volatility from the monthly derivatives expiry.

Indices opened on a weak note and saw a knee-jerk sell-off, but a mid-session recovery in heavyweight stocks helped the indices briefly turn positive. However, renewed selling pressure in the final hour pushed benchmarks back into negative territory. The Nifty 50 slipped below 24,800, dragged down by weakness in energy, metal, and pharma stocks. However, FMCG bucked the weak market trend.

Sentiment turned risk-averse after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 1, along with an additional, unspecified penalty reportedly linked to India’s procurement from Russia.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 296.28 points or 0.36% to 81,185.58. The Nifty 50 index lost 86.70 points or 0.35% to 24,768.35.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 16.50 points (or 0.07%) higher, suggesting a muted start for the Nifty 50 today.

Trump Tariffs:

The U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that India will face a 25% tariff starting August 1, along with an additional 'penalty' over what he considers unfair trade practices and India’s purchases of military equipment and energy from Russia.

The 25% tariff is slightly lower than the 26% rate he declared on “Liberation Day” for the key trading partner but remains at the higher end of the range he was weighing. On Tuesday, Trump had indicated he was considering a rate between 20% and 25%.

India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has reportedly said the 'government is studying' the implications of Trump’s tariff announcement.

"India and the US have been engaged in negotiations on concluding a fair, balanced and mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement over the last few months,” the ministry said in a statement. “We remain committed to that objective.”

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 850.04 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 1,829.11 crore in the Indian equity market on 29 July 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 42,077.77 crore in the cash market during July 2025. This follows their cash purchase of shares worth Rs 7,488.98 crore in June 2024.

Global Markets:

Asian markets traded mostly lower on Thursday as after weakness in Chinese economic activity coupled with falling copper prices dampened investor sentiment.

Copper futures witnessed sharp sell-off after Trump said the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on copper pipes and wiring. The details of the levy, though, fell short of the sweeping restrictions expected and left out copper input materials such as ores, concentrates and cathodes.

China's official NBS Manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.3 in July 2025 from June’s three-month high of 49.7, falling short of expectations and marking the fourth consecutive month of contraction in factory activity. It was the steepest decline since January, as output growth slowed, while both new orders and foreign sales saw their sharpest drops in three months.

The Bank of Japan’s policy decision remained on investor’s radar. Japan’s central bank is widely expected to stand pat on short-term interest rates at 0.5% for the fourth consecutive time, when its two-day policy meeting concludes later in the day.

Investors also assessed the U.S.′ blanket 15% tariffs on imports from South Korea. The U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that Washington had reached a “full and complete” trade deal with Seoul, setting blanket tariffs on the country’s exports to U.S. at 15%.

The S&P 500 closed lower on Wednesday and gave up its gain from earlier in the session after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell threw some cold water on the prospects of a September rate cut.

The broad market index lost 0.12% to close at 6,362.90. The Nasdaq Composite added 0.15% to 21,129.67, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 171.71 points, or 0.38%, to finish the session at 44,461.28.

The Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee voted 9-2 on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, with two Fed governors dissenting for the first time in more than three decades.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments after the decision undercut confidence that borrowing costs would begin to fall in September.

The U.S. economic growth rebounded more than expected in the second quarter, but that measurement grossly overstated the economy's health as declining imports accounted for the bulk of the improvement and domestic demand increased at its slowest pace in two and a half years.

The US economy likely grew at an annualized rate of 2.4% in the second quarter of 2025, rebounding from a 0.5% contraction in the first quarter which was the first decline in three years.

Domestic Market:

The headline equity benchmarks closed with modest gains on Wednesday, aided by strong Q1 earnings from Larsen & Toubro (L&T). However, overall sentiment stayed cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy outcome due later tonight. Investors also kept a close watch on progress in the India-U.S. trade discussions. The Nifty ended above the 24,850 level, supported by buying in IT, FMCG, and consumer durables stocks.

The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 143.91 points or 0.18% to 81,481.86. The Nifty 50 index added 33.95 points or 0.14% to 24,855.05.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 22.50 points (or 0.05%) lower, suggesting a possible negative opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 4,636.60 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 6,146.82 crore in the Indian equity market on 29 July 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 41,227.73 crore in the cash market during July 2025. This follows their cash purchase of shares worth Rs 7,488.98 crore in June 2024.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asia traded in a mixed manner on Wednesday as market sentiment remained restrained, with participants weighing the potential impact of renewed trade tensions and the US Fed’s stance on future interest rate poicy announcements.

As U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline to strike a deal and avoid the “Liberation Day” tariffs approaches, trade negotiations with some countries appear likely to continue until the last possible moment before the August 1 cutoff date.

The U.S. Commerce Secretary was quoted by the media saying that President Donald Trump’s upcoming Friday deadline to impose major tariffs on a slew of trading partners will not be delayed further. However, the trade negotiations with China are progressing on a separate timeline, the report added.

The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting later on Wednesday, though it could see a rare dissent by some central bank officials in favour of lower borrowing costs.

Crude prices rose sharply earlier this week as the U.S. threatened to sanction major buyers of Russian oil, to pressure Moscow into ending its conflict with Ukraine. Signs of progress in U.S. trade relations, after a deal was struck with the European Union, also aided oil markets.

However, oil’s rally saw some profit booking emerge steam after industry data revealed an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories. The Crude Oil futures were currently down 2 cents or 0.05% to $69.19 per barrel.

Data from the American Petroleum Institute, released on Tuesday evening, showed U.S. oil inventories grew about 1.5 million barrels (mb) in the week to July 25. This build contrasted the widely reported market expectations for a 2.5 mb draw, and also marked a reversal from a small draw in the prior week.

Stocks on Wall Street closed lower on Tuesday, as investors turn their attention to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.

The S&P 500 slipped 0.30% to close at 6,370.86, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.38% to 21,098.29. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 204.57 points, or 0.46%, to finish the session at 44,632.99.

Domestic Market:

The benchmark equity indices rebounded on Tuesday, ending higher after three consecutive sessions of losses, as value buying in blue-chip stocks lifted sentiment. The renewed buying interest helped counter worries over continued foreign fund outflows and delays in reaching a potential trade agreement with the United States. The Nifty regained the 24,800 mark, with all NSE sectoral indices finishing in positive territory, led by gains in realty, pharma, and healthcare stocks.

The S&P BSE Sensex rose 446.93 points, or 0.55%, to close at 81,337.95, while the Nifty 50 advanced 140.20 points, or 0.57%, to 24,821.10. The uptrend follows a three-day losing streak during which the Sensex had shed 2.21% and the Nifty had declined 2.13%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were trading 12 points (or 0.05%) higher in early trade, suggesting a flat to mildly positive opening for the Nifty 50 today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 6,082.47 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 6,764.55 crore in the Indian equity market on 28 July 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 36,591.13 crore in the cash market during July 2025. This follows their cash purchase of shares worth Rs 7,488.98 crore in June 2024.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asia traded in the red as investors awaited the outcome of the ongoing U.S.-China trade talks.

Investors also await the result of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting due Wednesday stateside, where it will make a decision on whether to cut interest rates.

On Monday, President Donald Trump announced that a global blanket tariff would likely fall between 15% to 20%. This would affect imports from countries that have not yet negotiated separate trade agreements with the United Statements.

Trump had previously announced that baseline tariffs would be just 10%. The president’s tariffs are expected to go into place on August 1.

On Wall Street, the S&P 500 closed near the flatline on Monday, with the latest trade deal between the U.S. and EU failing to spark a fresh rally.

The broad market index inched up 0.02% to close at 6,389.77, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.33% to 21,178.58. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 64.36 points, or 0.14%, to finish the session at 44,837.56.

Domestic Market:

Key equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Monday, marking their third straight day of losses as investor sentiment remained fragile amid uncertainty over the US-India trade deal.

The downbeat mood was compounded by weaker-than-expected quarterly results from Kotak Mahindra Bank, persistent foreign fund outflows, and mixed cues from global markets. Adding to the pressure, IT stocks continued to drag, with TCS spooking the Street by hinting a 2% cut in its global workforce.

The Nifty closed below the 24,700 mark, underscoring the market's cautious tone. Realty and private bank stocks bore the brunt of the sell-off, while pharma, healthcare, and FMCG names defied the broader trend and closed in positive territory.

The S&P BSE Sensex slipped 572.07 points or 0.70% to 80,891.02. The Nifty 50 index declined 156.10 points or 0.63% to 24,680.90. In three consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex declined 2.21% while the Nifty fell 2.13%.