Nifty & Sensex Post Market Wrap: Key Highlights – Aug 7

Nifty & Sensex Post Market Wrap: Key Highlights – August 7, 2025

📈 Market Overview

The Indian stock market closed on a positive note on August 7, 2025, driven by buying in FMCG, Auto, and IT stocks. Both benchmark indices gained momentum in the second half of the session.

✔ Nifty 50: 23,950.85
✔ Sensex: 79,495.10
✔ Bank Nifty: 52,130.60

🏦 Sectoral Performance

• FMCG: Top performing sector with gains in HUL and ITC
• IT: Infosys and TCS saw good buying interest
• Banking: Mixed performance; PSU Banks under pressure
• Energy: ONGC and Reliance showed profit booking

🔼 Top Gainers

• HUL (+4.1%)
• Infosys (+3.6%)
• ITC (+3.2%)
• Maruti Suzuki (+2.8%)
• Wipro (+2.4%)

🔽 Top Losers

• ONGC (-2.3%)
• Coal India (-1.9%)
• SBI Life (-1.5%)
• Grasim (-1.2%)
• Axis Bank (-0.8%)

📊 Broader Market

Midcap and smallcap stocks continued their upward trend, with the Nifty Midcap 100 index gaining 1.1% and the Smallcap index rising 0.9%.

🌐 Global Market Cues

• US markets ended mixed amid inflation concerns.
• Asian indices showed positive signs; Nikkei up 1.2%.
• European markets traded flat with low volumes.

📌 Expert Insights

Analysts believe the market is entering a consolidation phase with stock-specific action driving the momentum. Traders are advised to maintain stop losses and avoid over-leveraging positions.

📎 Related Links

• Pre-Market Report – August 7
• Top Buy Signals for August 7
• The 7% Rule Strategy

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1: Why did Nifty and Sensex rise today?
  A: The rally was led by FMCG and IT stocks as investor sentiment improved.
• Q2: Which sectors performed the best today?
  A: FMCG and IT were the top performing sectors.
• Q3: What should traders watch for tomorrow?
  A: Inflation data and global cues will influence sentiment.