Sensex, Nifty Firm Up; Midcaps, Smallcaps Shine in Morning | Aug 4, 2025
Sensex, Nifty rise in morning trade on August 4, 2025, led by strong gains in midcap, smallcap, and FMCG stocks. Volatility rises. Get latest trends and predictions.
Sensex, Nifty Firm Up; Midcaps, Smallcaps Shine in Morning | August 4, 2025, 11:40 AM IST
Indian equities moved higher on Monday morning, August 4, 2025, continuing their opening gains with broad-based strength in midcap, smallcap, and FMCG spaces. The Sensex climbed 217.63 points (+0.27%) to 80,817.54 and the Nifty 50 rose 86.85 points (+0.35%) to 24,652.20, with sentiment supported by value buying and positive Asian cues.
Market Snapshot – 11:39 AM IST
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 80,817.54 | +217.63 | +0.27% |
| NIFTY 50 | 24,652.20 | +86.85 | +0.35% |
| NIFTY BANK | 55,566.30 | -51.30 | -0.09% |
| NIFTY IT | 34,659.50 | +9.90 | +0.03% |
| India VIX | 12.23 | +0.25 | +2.09% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 56,841.70 | +204.55 | +0.36% |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 17,721.30 | +53.10 | +0.30% |
Key Market Trends & News
- Midcap and smallcap outperformance: These segments led in early trade, buoyed by fresh buying in quality names and a risk-on mood among local investors.
- Benchmark resilience: Sensex and Nifty maintained robust gains, extending a recovery from last week's selloff as improved global sentiment returned.
- FMCG, consumption, and pharma upbeat: Broader market gains were aided by renewed interest in FMCG and pharma counters, signaling defensive stock rotation.
- Bank Nifty steady: Bank and IT indices lagged slightly, but maintained stability, reflecting selective sector rotation.
- Volatility on the rise: India VIX jumped above 12 (+2.09%), flagging potential for intraday swings despite the ongoing uptrend.
What to Watch & Market Outlook
- Support and resistance: Nifty faces support at 24,600 and resistance near 24,700–24,750. Watch for fresh highs in midcap and smallcap indices.
- Sector focus: Sustained performance in FMCG, midcaps, and smallcaps could underpin overall sentiment, while caution in IT and banks may keep benchmarks range-bound.
- Risk management: Higher volatility signals traders should use disciplined stop-losses and avoid chasing extended moves.
- Catalysts: Afternoon direction may be set by global market moves, FII flows, and headline earnings from industry leaders.
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