Nifty 50 Pre-Open: Index Drops 25.85 Points, Market Sentiment Mixed Ahead of Opening
By Shishta Dutta | Published at: Jul 9, 2025 09:15 AM IST
Mumbai, July 9 (09:07 IST) — The Nifty 50 index showed early signs of caution on Tuesday, declining 25.85 points or 0.10% in the pre-open session to 25,496.65. Market breadth was negative, with 26 stocks declining, 5 remaining unchanged, and only 19 advancing.
Key Gainers in Pre-Open Trade
| Stock | Prev Close (₹) | IEP (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Paints (ASIANPAINT) | 2,484.60 | 2,520 | +35.40 | +1.42% |
| Hindalco (HINDALCO) | 685.60 | 692.55 | +6.95 | +1.01% |
| JSW Steel (JSWSTEEL) | 1,045.00 | 1,052.30 | +7.30 | +0.70% |
| BEL (BEL) | 422.00 | 424.00 | +2.00 | +0.47% |
| Shriram Finance (SHRIRAMFIN) | 668.95 | 671.30 | +2.35 | +0.35% |
Major Losers in Pre-Open Trade
| Stock | Prev Close (₹) | IEP (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Pharma (SUNPHARMA) | 1,672.50 | 1,662.50 | -10.00 | -0.60% |
| M&M (M&M) | 3,157.90 | 3,142.10 | -15.80 | -0.50% |
| Tata Motors (TATAMOTORS) | 693.20 | 689.95 | -3.25 | -0.47% |
| Axis Bank (AXISBANK) | 1,165.40 | 1,160.00 | -5.40 | -0.46% |
| ICICI Bank (ICICIBANK) | 1,442.00 | 1,436.00 | -6.00 | -0.42% |
Broader Market Metrics
- Advancing Stocks: 19
- Declining Stocks: 26
- Unchanged: 5
- Total Market Capitalisation (Pre-Open): ₹1,15,35,76,31.84 crore
- Top Traded Volume (Pre-Open): Tata Steel, BEL, and Reliance Industries
Sectoral & Index Outlook
The pre-open data suggests mixed investor sentiment, with banking and auto stocks under pressure, while select metals and FMCG counters have shown resilience. Notably, Asian Paints, Hindalco, and JSW Steel led the gainers’ list, indicating potential strength in the materials sector.
On the other hand, heavyweight stocks such as ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Sun Pharma weighed on the index, suggesting a cautious outlook ahead of corporate earnings and macroeconomic data releases.
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