Sensex, Nifty Flat at Open; Smallcaps, Consumers Gain | Aug 5, 2025
Sensex and Nifty open flat on August 5, 2025, as smallcap, FMCG, and consumer durables outperform. Market cautious after rally, with focus on sector rotation.
Sensex, Nifty Flat at Open; Smallcaps, Consumer Sectors Gain | August 5, 2025, 9:10 AM IST
Indian equities started Tuesday on a muted note following the strong rally in the previous session. Sensex slipped 72.98 points (-0.09%) to 80,945.74, and Nifty 50 edged 2.50 points lower (-0.01%) to 24,720.25 in pre-market trading, even as smallcaps and key consumption sectors continued to attract attention.
Pre-Market Snapshot – 9:10 AM IST
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,720.25 | -2.50 | -0.01% |
| Sensex | 80,945.74 | -72.98 | -0.09% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,545.05 | -74.30 | -0.13% |
| Nifty IT | 35,196.75 | -6.60 | -0.02% |
| BSE SmallCap | 53,121.36 | +149.06 | +0.28% |
| BSE MidCap | 45,692.25 | +34.28 | +0.08% |
| Nifty Auto | 23,806.30 | +18.80 | +0.08% |
| BSE Cap Goods | 68,582.86 | +77.36 | +0.11% |
| BSE Cons Durable | 60,035.68 | +86.69 | +0.14% |
| BSE FMCG | 20,689.99 | +40.70 | +0.20% |
| BSE Healthcare | 44,420.79 | +31.58 | +0.07% |
| BSE Metals | 31,061.35 | -7.58 | -0.02% |
| BSE Oil & Gas | 26,397.06 | -5.50 | -0.02% |
| BSE Teck | 17,116.53 | -10.35 | -0.06% |
| Nifty PSE | 9,632.50 | +4.25 | +0.04% |
Market News & Early Trends
- Muted benchmarks: Sensex and Nifty started flat to slightly lower after sharp gains, reflecting cautious sentiment and focus on recent outperformers.
- Smallcaps, consumption outperform: Smallcaps (+0.28%), FMCG (+0.20%), consumer durables, and auto stocks led early buying amid optimism about rural demand and bottom-fishing.
- Sector rotation in focus: With IT, banks, metals, and oil holding near unchanged, traders are watching for fresh leadership and risk appetite shifts.
- Macro triggers: Markets await new earnings and global market direction for cues on possible continuation or digestion of recent up-move.
- Risk positioning: Defensive sectors remain favored as volatility may return after rapid rallies in mid- and smallcap names.
What to Watch & Outlook
- Support/resistance: Nifty eyes support near 24,700 and resistance at 24,800–24,850; Sensex seen ranging between 80,800–81,300.
- Leadership themes: If smallcaps, consumer, and midcap stocks remain resilient, trend extension possible; any reversal could spark sector-wide profit-booking.
- Market strategy: Prefer staggered buying, protect gains, and monitor for sector rotation or sudden risk-off signals driven by FII or global headlines.
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