Sensex, Nifty Flat; Metals, Cap Goods Shine Pre-Market | Aug 6, 2025
Sensex and Nifty open flat August 6, 2025, with metals, capital goods, and autos leading gainers. IT, FMCG down; focus on sector rotation and market outlook.
Sensex, Nifty Flat; Metals, Cap Goods Shine Pre-Market | August 6, 2025, 9:10 AM IST
Indian markets are set for a quiet open on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, following a volatile start to the week. Sensex fell 15.27 points to 80,694.98 (-0.02%) and Nifty 50 slipped 8.20 points to 24,641.35 (-0.03%) in pre-market trading, while broader indices show selective gains as sector rotation continues.
Pre-Market Snapshot – 9:10 AM IST
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,641.35 | -8.20 | -0.03% |
| Sensex | 80,694.98 | -15.27 | -0.02% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,357.20 | -3.05 | -0.01% |
| Nifty IT | 34,957.95 | -76.55 | -0.22% |
| BSE SmallCap | 52,861.20 | +29.79 | +0.06% |
| BSE MidCap | 45,652.24 | +56.08 | +0.12% |
| Nifty Auto | 23,907.65 | +31.35 | +0.13% |
| BSE Cap Goods | 68,979.57 | +278.75 | +0.41% |
| BSE Cons Durable | 60,010.88 | -6.23 | -0.01% |
| BSE FMCG | 20,476.12 | -47.84 | -0.23% |
| BSE Healthcare | 44,138.18 | -36.17 | -0.08% |
| BSE Metals | 31,159.36 | +67.21 | +0.22% |
| BSE Oil & Gas | 26,169.76 | +19.86 | +0.08% |
| BSE Teck | 17,070.33 | -10.14 | -0.06% |
| Nifty PSE | 9,651.00 | +27.75 | +0.29% |
Latest Market News & Trends
- Flat start for benchmarks: Sensex and Nifty tick down marginally, indicating a measured opening as participants digest recent gains and global cues.
- Metals and cap goods outperform: Renewed momentum in metals (+0.22%) and capital goods (+0.41%) reflects a sector rotation into industrial and cyclical names on global demand hopes.
- Autos, midcap, and smallcap in green: Auto index rises on strong sales prints; select midcap/smallcap stocks trade higher, fueling bottom-fishing bets.
- IT, FMCG, defensive sectors weak: IT continues to lag (-0.22%), with profit booking in tech, FMCG, and consumer durables; traders remain attentive to upcoming earnings in these spaces.
- Macro backdrop: Investors eye global trends, FII flows, and key domestic data for fresh cues after a mixed Tuesday.
Market Outlook & What to Watch
- Support/resistance: Nifty support near 24,600; resistance at 24,700–24,750. Expect tight ranges unless catalysts emerge.
- Leadership check: Watch for leadership from industrials, metals, and autos if buying persists; defensives may see more profit-taking.
- Volatility watch: Steady India VIX means lower intraday swings, but global events or surprise earnings could spark sharp moves. Use strict stop-losses on fresh positions.
- Upcoming drivers: Afternoon direction to pivot on largecap earnings, foreign flow trends, and updates from global equity markets.
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