Sensex, Nifty Set for Mild Recovery; Metals Lead Gains | Aug 4, 2025
Sensex and Nifty open higher on August 4, 2025, with metals, FMCG, and smallcaps outperforming. Banks, IT flat; see key levels, trends, and market outlook.
Sensex, Nifty Set for Mild Recovery; Metals, FMCG, and Smallcaps Lead | August 4, 2025, 9:10 AM IST
Indian equities are poised for a cautious recovery at the open on Monday, August 4, 2025, after last week's volatility. Sensex gained 161.89 points (+0.20%) to 80,761.80 and Nifty 50 advanced 30.70 points (+0.12%) to 24,596.05 in pre-market trade, led by strength in metals, FMCG, and smallcap segments.
Pre-Market Snapshot – 9:10 AM IST
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,596.05 | +30.70 | +0.12% |
| BSE Sensex | 80,761.80 | +161.89 | +0.20% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,557.50 | -60.10 | -0.11% |
| Nifty IT | 34,558.70 | -90.90 | -0.26% |
| BSE SmallCap | 52,712.70 | +137.37 | +0.26% |
| BSE MidCap | 45,185.98 | +30.79 | +0.07% |
| Nifty Auto | 23,457.25 | +46.30 | +0.20% |
| BSE Cap Goods | 67,913.06 | +62.84 | +0.09% |
| BSE Cons Durable | 59,284.75 | +101.45 | +0.17% |
| BSE FMCG | 20,724.43 | +67.83 | +0.33% |
| BSE Healthcare | 44,346.03 | +80.48 | +0.18% |
| BSE Metals | 30,472.67 | +185.66 | +0.61% |
| BSE Oil & Gas | 26,389.48 | +105.61 | +0.40% |
| BSE Teck | 16,881.38 | +0.20 | 0.00% |
| Nifty PSE | 9,554.20 | +16.45 | +0.17% |
Market News & Latest Trends
- Metals and FMCG outperform: Metal stocks rose 0.6% and FMCG 0.33% amid signs of value buying, improved global prices, and strong rural demand.
- Smallcaps, auto, and O&G edge higher: Investor risk appetite is returning in select smallcap, auto, and oil & gas names after prior selloff.
- Banking and IT flat: Nifty Bank and IT indices traded with a negative bias as cautious sentiment and muted sector triggers persist.
- Global trends: Asian cues mixed, with markets bracing for key central bank statements and earnings season.
- Sector moves: Healthcare, capital goods, and consumer durables also in the green, showing broad-based but cautious optimism.
What to Watch & Market Outlook
- Key supports: Nifty at 24,500 and Sensex at 80,500 should offer near-term support; watch for resistance at 24,700 (Nifty) and 81,000 (Sensex).
- Rotation watch: If metals, consumer, and smallcaps maintain momentum, expect further sector rotation into high-beta and value names.
- Caution in IT/Banking: Continued weakness in IT and banks may act as a drag; monitor for reversal or fresh leadership.
- Macro triggers: PMI data, FII flows, and global macro news are expected to set the tone for the trading session.
- Volatility control: Recent bouts of volatility may see stocks swing intra-day; tight stop-losses and disciplined trading are recommended.
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