Sensex, Nifty Surge Midday; Midcaps, IT, Smallcaps Rally | Aug 4, 2025
Sensex, Nifty surge sharply into Monday afternoon, August 4, 2025. Midcaps, smallcaps and IT stocks lead gains as market sentiment turns bullish.
Sensex, Nifty Surge Midday; Midcaps, IT, Smallcaps Rally | August 4, 2025, 1:20 PM IST
Indian equity markets accelerated their rally into Monday afternoon, August 4, 2025, with bullish momentum seen across benchmarks and the broader market. Sensex climbed 364.64 points (+0.45%) to 80,964.55 and Nifty 50 surged 131.70 points (+0.54%) to 24,697.05 at 1:17 PM IST. Midcap and smallcap indices outperformed, while a strong recovery in IT stocks supported the gains.
Market Snapshot – 1:17 PM IST
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 80,964.55 | +364.64 | +0.45% |
| NIFTY 50 | 24,697.05 | +131.70 | +0.54% |
| NIFTY BANK | 55,629.75 | +12.15 | +0.02% |
| NIFTY IT | 34,906.40 | +256.80 | +0.74% |
| India VIX | 12.13 | +0.15 | +1.25% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 57,212.25 | +575.10 | +1.02% |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 17,829.85 | +161.65 | +0.91% |
Latest Market News & Trends
- Midcap, smallcap rally: Both segments soared, showing renewed risk appetite and active retail/institutional participation. Nifty Midcap 100 gained over 1% and Nifty Smallcap 100 nearly 1%.
- IT leads sector gains: Nifty IT jumped 0.74% as tech buying resumed after a period of consolidation, buoyed by positive global cues and value buying.
- Benchmarks strong: Sensex and Nifty advanced steadily, riding on the back of robust activity in growth sectors and smart recovery in heavyweight stocks.
- Bank Nifty stays muted: Banking gauge was nearly unchanged, suggesting some caution or profit-booking even as rest of the market rallied.
- Volatility tick higher: India VIX rose to 12.13 (+1.25%), reflecting lingering nervousness and hedging activity amid the broader uptrend.
Market Predictions & What to Watch
- Momentum outlook: Continued traction in midcaps, smallcaps, and IT could propel benchmarks towards 24,750–24,800 (Nifty) and 81,200 (Sensex) resistance. Watch for possible profit-taking near these levels.
- Sector focus: Keep an eye on further catch-up from laggard largecap banks, as well as persistent demand in consumer and pharma segments.
- Volatility signal: An uptick in VIX warrants disciplined trading; risk management is key as choppiness may increase if global cues turn adverse.
- Earnings & FII flows: Upcoming Q1 earnings and foreign investment trends remain pivotal to sustaining gains through the session.
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