Indian Equity Markets Showing Some Volatility Today

Mumbai, July 29, 2025: Indian equity markets are showing some volatility today. After opening in green, Nifty 50 and Sensex went into red, and then are again in green. At 1:05 p.m. Nifty 50 is up by 27.90 points or 0.11%. Sensex is up by 40.90 points or 0.050%.

Indian equity markets continue to be weighed down by disappointing June quarter results of many companies. The uncertainty around Indo-US trade deal also weighed on market sentiments.

Indices Turn Negative in Late Morning Trade

As of 10:15 AM IST:

• The BSE Sensex has declined by 54.02 points, or 0.07%, reaching 80,837.
• The NSE Nifty 50 has fallen by 9 points, or 0.04%, reaching 24,671.90.
• This movement follows Monday’s sharp correction, where the Sensex tumbled 572 points and the Nifty shed over 156 points.

Top Performers and Laggards

Leading gainers on the Sensex included:

• Reliance Industries
• Tata Motors
• HCL Technologies
• Bharti Airtel
• Trent

Notable losers:

• Eternal
• Infosys
• Bharat Electronics
• ICICI Bank
• Asian Paints

Institutional Activity: DIIs Outshine FIIs

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs / FPIs) continued their selling streak with a buy value of ₹9,993.78 crore and a sell value of ₹16,076.25 crore, resulting in a net outflow of ₹6,082.47 crore. In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) stepped in with strong net buying, registering a buy value of ₹15,799.53 crore and a sell value of ₹9,034.98 crore, leading to a significant net inflow of ₹6,764.55 crore. This robust net buying by DIIs played a critical role in cushioning the market from deeper losses.

India-US Trade Deal Remains in Focus

Market participants remain watchful as hopes for a breakthrough in the India-US trade negotiations before the 1st August deadline appear to be fading. This uncertainty, coupled with global headwinds, has weighed on investor sentiment.

Global Market Trends

• Asia: Showed mixed performance, with Nikkei 225, Shanghai Composite, and Hang Seng trading lower, while Kospi showed slight gains.
• Wall Street: Ended mixed on Monday, offering minimal cues to Asian markets.
• Crude Oil Update: Brent crude rose 0.04% to USD 70.07 per barrel, amid optimism around trade and energy demand.

What’s Ahead For Investors Today?

Investors should brace for heightened volatility as markets remain under pressure from global cues and foreign fund outflows. The strong buying by Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) may continue offering support, but uncertainty over the India-US trade deal before the August 1 deadline could keep sentiment fragile. Watch for further movement in Reliance, HCL Tech, and banking stocks, which are influencing index direction. Traders should also monitor cues from European markets and crude oil price trends. Until trade negotiations conclude or FIIs reverse their stance, a cautious and stock-specific approach is advisable.

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