The benchmark Indian equity indices closed lower today, Friday, July 3, 2025, after failing to sustain early gains. Both the Sensex and Nifty 50, despite opening positively, slipped into negative territory in the final hour of trade.
The 30-share Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange dropped 170 points to close at 83,239. Similarly, the National Stock Exchange’s Nifty-50 declined 48 points, settling at 25,405, amid a volatile weekly expiry session.
In the broader market, the performance was mixed. The Mid-Cap index ended nearly unchanged, while the Small-Cap index showed resilience, rising by almost half a percent.
Market analysts suggest that while domestic macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong and support market resilience, investor caution prevails due to mixed global cues, particularly ahead of a crucial US tariff deadline. Attention is also shifting towards the upcoming Q1 earnings season, which carries high expectations. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have continued to show net selling in equities.
Sector-Wise Market Report – July 4, 2025
Banking
- The Bank Nifty index closed in the red, dragged by frontline private banks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.
- Profit booking was seen after a strong rally earlier in the week.
- PSU banks showed resilience with mild gains.
Information Technology (IT)
- The IT sector underperformed as heavyweight stocks like Infosys and TCS witnessed selling pressure.
- Weak global tech cues and concerns over U.S. tech sector valuations impacted sentiment.
FMCG
- FMCG stocks remained weak due to valuation concerns and rising input cost commentary from select companies.
- HUL and Nestle saw modest declines.
Automobile
- Auto stocks held steady to slightly positive.
- Strong monthly sales data from select two-wheeler and commercial vehicle companies supported the sector.
Realty
- The real estate sector was among the top gainers, supported by continued investor interest in residential and commercial projects.
- Godrej Properties and DLF performed well.
Media
- The media pack gained, led by a rebound in broadcasting and entertainment stocks.
- Zee Entertainment and Sun TV posted moderate gains.
⚙️ Capital Goods & Industrials
- Stocks in the capital goods and industrials space remained firm on strong order pipeline expectations.
- L&T and Siemens were among the notable performers.
Metals
- The metal sector was range-bound.
- Mixed trends in global commodity prices and subdued demand outlook capped gains.
Pharma
- Pharma stocks were mixed.
- Select stocks gained on news of regulatory approvals, while others were under pressure due to weak Q1 outlook.
