Welcome to The 7 Hills Analytics weekly market update! In this report, we analyze the key movements in the Indian stock market from August 4 to August 8, 2025. We cover daily index trends, sector performance, and the major factors driving market sentiment this week.
Market Recap: August 4 to 8, 2025
The Indian stock market experienced a volatile week, influenced heavily by global tariff developments and mixed corporate earnings. Despite these challenges, select sectors such as Auto and Pharmaceuticals showed strength, while others like Banking and IT faced pressure.
Day-Wise Market Analysis
Monday, August 4, 2025
1. Indices: Nifty 50 closed at 24,632.35 (+0.28%), Sensex at 80,753.85 (+0.18%).
Sector Highlights:
Metals: Surged 1.6%, driven by a weaker dollar.Auto: Gained 1.1%, led by strong results from TVS Motor and Hero MotoCorp.IT: Declined 0.4% amid global trade concerns.
Market Sentiment: Investor caution prevailed due to escalating U.S.-India trade tensions.
Sector Highlights:
Metals: Surged 1.6%, driven by a weaker dollar.Auto: Gained 1.1%, led by strong results from TVS Motor and Hero MotoCorp.IT: Declined 0.4% amid global trade concerns.
Market Sentiment: Investor caution prevailed due to escalating U.S.-India trade tensions.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Indices: Nifty 50 opened at 24,767, closing slightly lower.\
Sector Highlights:Auto: Continued upward momentum with a 0.4% gain.Banking, IT, Oil & Gas, FMCG, Pharma: Each sector declined by 0.5%.
Market Sentiment: Muted performance as investors assessed the impact of potential U.S. tariffs.
Sector Highlights:Auto: Continued upward momentum with a 0.4% gain.Banking, IT, Oil & Gas, FMCG, Pharma: Each sector declined by 0.5%.
Market Sentiment: Muted performance as investors assessed the impact of potential U.S. tariffs.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Indices: Nifty 50 dropped to 24,591.15 (-0.25%), Sensex to 80,587.2 (-0.16%).
Sector Highlights:PSU Banks: Gained 0.6%.IT, Media, Realty, Pharma, FMCG: Each sector fell 1-2%.
Market Sentiment: Decline attributed to RBI's decision to maintain a neutral policy stance amid global uncertainties
Sector Highlights:PSU Banks: Gained 0.6%.IT, Media, Realty, Pharma, FMCG: Each sector fell 1-2%.
Market Sentiment: Decline attributed to RBI's decision to maintain a neutral policy stance amid global uncertainties
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Indices: Nifty 50 closed at 24,596.15 (+0.09%), Sensex at 80,623.26 (+0.10%).
Sector Highlights: IT : Recovered slightly due to new contract wins.Financials: Continued to face pressure amid concerns over asset quality.
Market Sentiment: Last-hour buying led to marginal gains, despite ongoing tariff concerns.
Sector Highlights: IT : Recovered slightly due to new contract wins.Financials: Continued to face pressure amid concerns over asset quality.
Market Sentiment: Last-hour buying led to marginal gains, despite ongoing tariff concerns.
Friday, August 8, 2025
Indices: Nifty 50 closed at 24,363.30 (-0.95%), Sensex at 79,857.79 (-0.95%).
Sector Highlights:Defensive Sectors (FMCG, Pharma): Outperformed amid market volatility.Cyclicals: Experienced declines.
Market Sentiment: Market ended on a weak note due to intensified tariff concerns
Sector Highlights:Defensive Sectors (FMCG, Pharma): Outperformed amid market volatility.Cyclicals: Experienced declines.
Market Sentiment: Market ended on a weak note due to intensified tariff concerns
Sector Performance Overview
What’s Next?
The coming weeks will be critical as global trade tensions continue to influence market dynamics. Investors should watch key sectors like Banking and IT for earnings updates and policy changes.