Sensex, Nifty Edge Lower; Banks Steady, IT and Midcaps Drag | July 25, 2025
Sensex and Nifty open lower on July 25, 2025, with weakness in IT and mid-caps while banks hold steady. Watch key levels, sector trends, and market outlook.
Sensex, Nifty Edge Lower; Banks Hold Steady as IT and Midcaps Drag | July 25, 2025, 9:10 AM IST
Indian equity markets opened cautiously lower on Friday, July 25, 2025, reflecting continued risk aversion amid weak global cues and mixed earnings. The Sensex declined 118.41 points (-0.14%) to 82,065.76, and the Nifty 50 slipped 51.75 points (-0.21%) to 25,010.35 in pre-market trading.
Market Snapshot – Pre-Open
| Index | Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 82,065.76 | -118.41 | -0.14% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,010.35 | -51.75 | -0.21% |
| Nifty Bank | 57,170.70 | +104.65 | +0.18% |
| Nifty IT | 35,998.00 | -137.80 | -0.38% |
| BSE MidCap | 46,586.54 | -71.90 | -0.15% |
| BSE SmallCap | 54,916.63 | -23.37 | -0.04% |
| Nifty Auto | 24,064.70 | -22.60 | -0.09% |
| BSE FMCG | 20,409.28 | +46.39 | +0.23% |
Key Market Trends & Outlook
- Banks steady: Nifty Bank up 0.18% as financials hold firm despite broader market caution.
- IT sector under pressure: Nifty IT declines 0.38%, weighed down by ongoing global tech weakness and sector-specific profit booking.
- Midcaps and smallcaps weak: Slight declines indicate selective profit-taking amid cautious investor sentiment.
- Mixed sector performance: FMCG shows early strength, while metals, oil & gas, and consumer durables lag modestly.
- Broader sentiment cautious: Markets anticipate further cues from ongoing earnings, macroeconomic data, and global developments.
What to Watch
- Support & resistance: Nifty faces immediate support near 24,950 with resistance at 25,100–25,150 levels.
- Earnings focus: Key quarterly results and global data releases expected to influence afternoon trade and weekend sentiment.
- Sector rotation: Investors to watch for shifts between defensives, financials, and technology amid mixed global signals.
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