Nifty 50 Pre-Open: Index Down 55 Points, Kotak Bank Tanks 4.7% as Top Drag
By Shishta Dutta | Published at: Jul 28, 2025 09:46 AM IST
Mumbai, July 28, 2025 — The Nifty 50 index witnessed a muted start in Monday’s pre-open session, slipping 54.55 points or 0.22% to 24,782.45 at 9:07 AM. Market breadth showed slight weakness, with 20 stocks declining, 15 advancing, and 15 remaining unchanged.
Key Index Stats
India’s benchmark Nifty index opened slightly lower on Monday, slipping 0.22% in the pre-open session to 24,782.45, down 54.55 points from the previous close. The market recorded a total turnover of ₹124.18 crore, with a trading volume of 12.53 lakh shares. The overall market capitalization stood at ₹1,12,34,886 crore, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors at the start of the trading day.
Top Nifty 50 Gainers (Pre-Open)
| Stock | Price (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change | Pre-Close (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cipla | 1541.20 | +8.70 | +0.57% | 1532.50 |
| Tata Motors | 690.70 | +3.30 | +0.48% | 687.40 |
| ITC | 410.80 | +1.40 | +0.34% | 409.40 |
| Bajaj Finserv | 1990.00 | +4.20 | +0.21% | 1985.80 |
| Ultratech Cement | 12,240.00 | +24.00 | +0.20% | 12,250.00 |
Top Nifty 50 Losers (Pre-Open)
| Stock | Price (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change | Pre-Close (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotak Bank | 2025.30 | -99.30 | -4.67% | 2124.60 |
| TCS | 3110.00 | -25.80 | -0.82% | 3135.80 |
| Tata Consumer | 1053.00 | -6.40 | -0.61% | 1054.40 |
| Bajaj Finance | 909.25 | -4.50 | -0.49% | 913.75 |
| Axis Bank | 1080.90 | -5.20 | -0.48% | 1086.10 |
Sectoral & Market Observations
- Banking stocks were the top drag, led by a steep cut in Kotak Mahindra Bank, which fell nearly 5% amid heavy pre-open volumes.
- Defensives like Cipla and ITC provided modest support.
- Heavyweights like Reliance, Infosys, and ICICI Bank were flat, failing to offer direction to the index.
Broader Market Pulse
The broader market sentiment remained mixed, with 15 stocks advancing, 20 declining, and 15 remaining unchanged. The total market capitalisation stood at ₹112.35 lakh crore, while the overall volume traded reached 12.5 lakh shares.
The tone suggests a cautious start to the trading week, with global cues, earnings reactions, and institutional flows likely to steer sentiment through the day.
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