Nifty 50 Slips in Pre-Open, Drops 71 Points Amid Broad-Based Weakness; ICICI Bank, TCS Lead Declines
By Shishta Dutta | Published at: Jul 29, 2025 10:10 AM IST
Mumbai, July 29, 2025 — The Nifty 50 index showed weakness in Tuesday’s pre-open session, falling by 71.25 points (-0.29%) to 24,609.65, as broader market sentiment tilted negative with 31 stocks in decline, 11 unchanged, and only 8 advancing.
Key Index Metrics
The Nifty 50 index opened the session at 24,609.65. It climbed to an intraday high of 24,691.75. However, it also touched a low of 24,598.60. The previous session had closed at 24,680.90. In terms of broader market performance, the index remains close to its 52-week high of 26,277.35. Meanwhile, the 52-week low stands at 21,743.65.
Top Gainers (Pre-Open)
| Stock | Last Price (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADANI ENT | 2,529 | +6.7 | +0.27% |
| BEL | 390 | +0.75 | +0.19% |
| HINDUNILVR | 2,444.8 | +3.2 | +0.13% |
| HDFCLIFE | 762 | +0.8 | +0.11% |
| EICHERMOT | 5,390 | +4 | +0.07% |
| NESTLEIND | 2,230 | +0.7 | +0.03% |
| ITC | 410 | +0.1 | +0.02% |
| KOTAKBANK | 1,967 | +0.4 | +0.02% |
Top Losers (Pre-Open)
| Stock | Last Price (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCS | 3,060 | -19.3 | -0.63% |
| BAJFINANCE | 875.05 | -5.45 | -0.62% |
| ICICIBANK | 1,479.9 | -8.5 | -0.57% |
| CIPLA | 1,563.4 | -8.6 | -0.55% |
| BHARTIARTL | 1,880 | -10.3 | -0.54% |
| JSWSTEEL | 1,023.8 | -5 | -0.49% |
| POWERGRID | 290.5 | -1.4 | -0.48% |
| HINDALCO | 686.1 | -3.25 | -0.47% |
| HDFCBANK | 1,999.9 | -8.6 | -0.43% |
| NTPC | 332 | -0.95 | -0.29% |
Sectoral View
- Banks and Financials saw the sharpest pre-open drag, led by ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Bajaj Finance.
- IT stocks like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro were under pressure, likely on global macro concerns.
- FMCG & Consumer names like HUL, ITC, and Nestlé India offered slight support.
Market Breadth
| Advances | Declines | Unchanged |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 31 | 11 |
With heavyweight financials and tech stocks in the red, the early tone for Tuesday’s trade suggests a cautious start.
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