Indian Markets Close Deep in Red as FIIs Sell; All Sectoral Indices End Negative

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On August 8, Indian equities fell sharply, with Sensex losing 765 points and Nifty closing below 24,400. All sectors ended lower, mid and small caps declined, FIIs sold shares, NTPC gained 1.59%, while IndusInd Bank dropped 3.32%


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Indian Markets Close Deep in Red; FIIs Continue Selling, All Sectoral Indices End Negative

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Market Close

Indian benchmark indices ended in the red, with the Nifty breaching the 24,400 mark. At close, the Sensex fell 765.47 points, or 0.95%, to 79,857.79, while the Nifty slipped 232.85 points, or 0.95%, to 24,363.30. 

Weekly Snapshot
On a weekly basis, both the BSE Sensex and the Nifty registered losses of nearly 1% each, extending their losing streak to a sixth straight week — described as the most prolonged downturn in 5 years. 

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Flows & Macro Backdrop

Foreign institutional investors continued to post net outflows, adding to downside pressure on domestic equities. Additionally, global financial institutions have trimmed India’s economic growth projections, citing headwinds from intensifying tariff disputes. 

Sectoral View

All sectoral indices closed in negative territory. Metals, realty, pharma, auto, private banks, and consumer durables recorded losses in the range of 1–2%. 

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Broader Markets

The mid-cap index declined 1.64%, and the small-cap gauge fell 1.49%. 

Stock Highlights

Among stocks, NTPC was one of the top performers, gaining around 1.59%, while IndusInd Bank Enterprises saw the biggest drop, losing 3.32%. 

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Published Date : 08 Aug 2025

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