India’s equity markets showed signs of strength on August 4, 2025, with both benchmark indices — Nifty 50 and Sensex — gaining ground as investors turned cautiously optimistic ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision.
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| Indian Stock Market Today |
📈 Nifty 50 Performance Today
Current Level: 24,695 pointsDay’s Range: 24,554 – 24,698
Nifty 50 saw a consistent upward trajectory throughout the trading session. Sectors like metals and automobiles were the biggest contributors to the gains, with stocks like Tata Steel and M&M leading the charge.
📊 Sensex (BSE) Highlights
Current Level: 80,899 pointsChange: +299 points or +0.37%
Day’s Range: 80,500 – 80,927
The 30-share BSE Sensex saw strong intraday momentum, peaking near 80,927 before stabilizing just below 81,000.
Top Gainers
Tata SteelBajaj Finserv
Top Laggards
InfosysZomato (Eternal)
Tech Mahindra
ICICI Bank
📌 Sector-Wise Market Overview
| Sector | Performance |
|---|---|
| Nifty PSU Bank | 📈 Up |
| Nifty Metal | 📈 Up |
| Nifty Auto | 📈 Up |
| Nifty IT | 📉 Slightly Down |
🔍 Key Market Drivers
RBI Monetary Policy Anticipation (Aug 4–6)
Investors are expecting a status quo on the repo rate. Any dovish signals could spur further bullish momentum.
Corporate Q1 Earnings
Companies have started announcing Q1 results. Positive earnings surprises in industrials and BFSI have supported market sentiment.
Global Trade Tensions
Mixed cues from the US over potential tariff changes under Trump’s possible second term continue to inject uncertainty in global equities.
Stable Crude Prices
Brent crude hovering around $85/barrel is favorable for India’s import bill and supports market sentiment.
💡 How Did Nifty 50 and Sensex Reach These Levels in 2025?
Nifty 50 in 2025 (YTD Performance)
Began the year around 21,500
Gradual rally driven by:
Strong FII inflows
Cooling inflationBanking and FMCG outperformance
Auto and infra sector recovery
Sensex in 2025 (YTD Performance)
Started around 70,000
Climbing past the 80,000 milestone in JulyBull run attributed to:
Positive geopolitical trade outlook
Stable monetary policy and RBI’s inflation targeting.
Expert Market Insight
“The Indian stock market continues to reflect resilience despite global uncertainties. All eyes are now on RBI’s policy tone and inflation forecasts. Any indication of rate cuts later this year could further accelerate bullish sentiment,”
— Akhil Verma, Senior Analyst, Mumbai-based Research Firm
FAQs about Indian Stock Market Today
1. Why are Indian stock markets rising today?
Markets are up due to strong performance in metal and auto sectors, optimism around Q1 earnings, and expectations of a stable RBI monetary policy.
2. What is the current level of Sensex and Nifty 50?
As of August 4, 2025, Sensex is trading around 80,899 and Nifty 50 near 24,695.
3. What sectors are driving today’s market rally?
Metal, PSU Bank, and Auto sectors are showing strong upward momentum.
4. Is the RBI expected to change the repo rate?
Most analysts expect the RBI to maintain the current interest rate, but the tone of its commentary could impact market movement.
5. Which are the top-performing stocks today?
Stocks like Tata Steel, BEL, Bajaj Finserv, and UltraTech Cement are leading the gains today.
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