Post-Market Report: Sensex, Nifty Close Flat | Top Gainers & Sector Watch - 29 July 2025

📉 Stock Market Post-Market Report – 29 July 2025 (Tuesday)

Market Snapshot: Nifty and Sensex ended the day marginally lower amid weak global cues, volatility, and sector rotation. IT and pharma stocks outperformed while PSU banks dragged.

🔹 Key Indices Performance

Index	Closing Level	Change (Points)	Change (%)
Nifty 50	23,845.65	-28.20	-0.12%
SENSEX	79,130.55	-101.50	-0.13%
Bank Nifty	51,010.10	-156.80	-0.31%

📊 Sectoral Performance

• Top Gainers: Nifty IT (+0.86%), Nifty Pharma (+0.45%)
• Top Losers: Nifty PSU Bank (-1.20%), Nifty Realty (-0.95%)
• Auto and FMCG stocks remained largely flat

🏆 Top Gainers – Nifty 50

• TCS (+2.13%)
• Sun Pharma (+1.78%)
• Infosys (+1.55%)
• HCL Tech (+1.33%)

📉 Top Losers – Nifty 50

• SBI (-1.87%)
• Adani Ports (-1.65%)
• BPCL (-1.25%)
• Axis Bank (-1.10%)

🌐 Global Market Impact

Mixed signals from US and Asian markets created a cautious tone for Indian equities. Dow Jones futures remained range-bound while the Hang Seng fell by 0.7% on China slowdown fears.

📉 Market Sentiment

Volatility index (India VIX) rose by 2.1% to 11.95, indicating slight risk-off sentiment ahead of the FOMC decision and monthly expiry later this week.

📅 Events to Watch Tomorrow (30 July)

• US Fed interest rate decision
• Monthly F&O expiry pressures
• RBI Governor commentary expected on inflation outlook

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❓ FAQs

Q1: Why did markets fall today?
A: Weak global cues and selling in banks dragged indices lower.

Q2: Which sectors performed well?
A: IT and Pharma outperformed with gains over 0.5%.

Q3: What to expect tomorrow?
A: Market may remain volatile due to monthly expiry and global events.