Sensex, Nifty Hold in Red; IT, Pharma Lead Declines, Volatility High | Aug 1, 2025
Sensex, Nifty remain in red in early afternoon on Aug 1, 2025 as IT and pharma stocks tumble. Volatility rises, midcap and smallcap indices weak. Check trends.
Sensex, Nifty Hold in Red; IT, Pharma Lead Declines, Volatility Stays Elevated | August 1, 2025, 1:50 PM IST
Indian equities extended their weak trend into Friday afternoon, August 1, 2025, with benchmarks trading sharply lower and riskier segments bearing the brunt. The Sensex was down 300 points at 80,885.23 (-0.37%) and the Nifty 50 shed 108.70 points to 24,659.65 (-0.44%) as of 1:52 PM IST. IT and pharma stocks saw heavy selling, while volatility (India VIX) spiked above 2%.
Market Snapshot – 1:52 PM IST
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 80,885.23 | -300.35 | -0.37% |
| NIFTY 50 | 24,659.65 | -108.70 | -0.44% |
| NIFTY BANK | 55,805.90 | -156.05 | -0.28% |
| NIFTY IT | 34,795.85 | -505.75 | -1.43% |
| India VIX | 11.81 | +0.27 | +2.34% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 57,050.30 | -350.25 | -0.61% |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 17,814.00 | -152.85 | -0.85% |
Fresh Trends & Market Insights
- IT and Pharma slide: IT stocks fell over 1.4% amid Q1 profit concerns and negative global tech sentiment. Leading pharma names like Sun Pharma and Dr. Reddy also dragged Nifty and Sensex lower, with the pharma index down 2–3%.
- Broad-based risk aversion: Midcap and smallcap indices saw outsized losses (down 0.6–0.8%) as investors continued to pare exposure to higher-beta segments.
- Volatility rises further: India VIX jumped 2.3% intraday, highlighting persistent risk-off mood and increased hedging activity.
- Sector rotation: Banks, metals, energy, and oil & gas all traded lower, but FMCG and select media stocks outperformed, offering brief respite in a sea of red.
- Global cues & tariff overhang: A 25% US tariff threat on major Indian exports continued to weigh on risk appetite, compounded by foreign fund outflows and choppy Asia-Pacific markets.
What to Watch Next
- Key supports: Nifty’s immediate support sits at 24,600; Sensex at 80,800. Further breakdown could see accelerated selling, especially in smallcaps.
- IT & Pharma: Watch for stabilization or bargain hunting in IT and pharma heavyweights; continued selloff could drag benchmarks toward daily lows.
- Volatility signals: India VIX above 12 or surges higher may trigger additional hedging, more pronounced swings, or panic selling.
- Earnings & FII flows: Afternoon direction could hinge on earnings announcements and FII-DII activity, with any uptick in flows likely to see quick rebounds.
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