📈 Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE – August 4, 2025
🟡 Markets Open Cautiously Amid Trade and Policy Uncertainty
- Indian equity markets started on a cautious note Monday as global and domestic risks weighed on sentiment.
- As of 10:39 a.m.:
- Sensex was up 182 points at 80,782
- Nifty gained 83 points to 24,648
🌍 Key Market Drivers
🔻 U.S.-India Trade Tensions
- Market sentiment remains fragile after U.S. President Donald Trump’s unexpected tariff hike on Indian exports.
- Investors fear a potential trade standoff, casting a shadow over short-term outlooks.
🏦 RBI Policy Meet – August 8
- Investors are watching the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting closely.
- SBI Research expects a 25 bps rate cut, citing low inflation and warning of a “Type II error” if easing is delayed.
- Rate-sensitive sectors like banks, autos, and real estate are likely to react sharply.
💰 FPI Activity & Liquidity Trends
- FPIs sold equities worth ₹31,988 crore in July, continuing a bearish trend.
- However, primary market inflows remain stable, signaling selective investor optimism.
🌧️ Broader Sentiment Influencers
- Uneven monsoon distribution raises concerns for rural demand and inflation trends.
- Asian markets traded mixed, offering little directional support.
- Technical indicators suggest range-bound movement until policy clarity emerges.
🔮 Outlook
- Volatility expected to persist in the short term.
- Analysts see potential stabilization post clarity on the U.S.-India trade deal and RBI’s policy stance.
