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RBI held its repo rate steady at 5.25%, signaling a pause in rate cuts and providing policy stability to markets.
Sensex and Nifty opened higher on softer crude oil prices and strong buying in Reliance Industries, though gains remained modest.
Banking stocks led the rally with a 0.56% sector gain, while IT and utilities faced selling pressure.
Gold surged ₹2,784 per 10g as investors sought safe-haven assets amid mixed market sentiment.
Nifty 50
24,636
+0.05%
More details
Open24,641
High24,677
Low24,604
Prev close24,625
52W high26,373
52W low22,183
Sensex
78,955
+0.48%
Bank Nifty
58,064
+0.56%
Sensex
78,955
+0.48%
Bank Nifty
58,064
+0.56%
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Mood
Optimistic
69/100 health
BearBull
FII / DII
FII net-Rs 943 Cr
DII net+Rs 2,883 Cr
Net flow+Rs 1,940 Cr
Market stats
Advances15
Declines20
VolumeRs 21,860 Cr
VIX12.16 — Low -- calm
7-session trend
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The health score of 69 reflects cautious optimism—RBI's rate pause and lower oil prices support stability, but muted index gains and sector-level divergence (IT down, banks up) suggest limited conviction in the rally.
Gainers
RELIANCE+3.52%
SBIN+2.84%
BEL+2.36%
Losers
POWERGRID-3.9%
TATASTEEL-1.91%
JSWSTEEL-1.66%
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ETERNAL+1.9%
TITAN+1.74%
SHRIRAMFIN+1.66%
CIPLA+1.25%
NESTLEIND+0.99%
APOLLOHOSP+0.72%
SUNPHARMA+0.57%
TCS-1.66%
BAJAJ-AUTO-1.53%
BHARTIARTL-1.52%
INDIGO-1.51%
KOTAKBANK-1.5%
M&M-1.43%
NTPC-1.4%
Sectors
IT
-0.95%
Banking
+0.56%
Pharma
+0%
Commodities & currency
Gold /10g MCX
Rs 152,230+1.86%
Silver /kg MCX
Rs 218,020-0.26%
USD/INR
95.2+0.11%
Today's events
RBI keeps benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, signaling a pause in rate cuts and maintaining policy stability.
10:00 AM • RBI Policy
Reliance Industries leads market gains with a 3.52% surge, supporting broader Sensex rally.
09:15 AM • Stock News
Crude oil prices ease, reducing inflationary pressures and boosting sentiment for large-cap equities.
08:30 AM • Commodities
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RBI Monetary Policy Review Impact Assessment
— Post-market
Market participants will digest implications of the RBI's rate pause for future policy direction and inflation outlook over the coming weeks.
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Why stocks moved, sector news, top headlines
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Why stocks moved
Top Gainers
RELIANCE (+3.52%) Read article
Reliance Industries surged 3.52% as softer crude oil prices improve refinery margins and boost investor confidence in the energy major's near-term earnings.
- Lower crude prices reduce input costs for downstream operations, enhancing profitability
- Strong institutional buying reflects positive sentiment on stable policy environment post-RBI pause
SBIN (+2.84%)
State Bank of India gained 2.84% as banking sector sentiment improved following RBI's rate-hold decision, which supports net interest margins in a stable rate environment.
- Rate pause eliminates near-term rate-cut risk, providing clarity on NIM compression
- Banking sector rallied 0.56%, reflecting institutional and retail demand for large-cap lenders
BEL (+2.36%)
Bharat Electronics Limited rose 2.36%, likely benefiting from broader market optimism and potential defense sector tailwinds as risk sentiment stabilized.
- Steady policy environment supports defensive and infrastructure-linked stocks
- Sector rotation favored non-IT, non-oil equities amid mixed global cues
Top Losers
POWERGRID (-3.9%)
Power Grid Corporation fell 3.9% as investors rotated out of rate-sensitive utility stocks following the RBI's pause, which delays expected interest-rate relief for such sectors.
- Utilities typically benefit from rate cuts; a prolonged pause raises financing costs
- Profit-booking after recent rallies in defensive sectors added to selling pressure
TATASTEEL (-1.91%)
Tata Steel declined 1.91% as softer crude oil prices and global economic concerns weighed on steel demand outlook despite the positive domestic policy backdrop.
- Lower commodity prices and subdued global growth reduce near-term earnings visibility
- FII outflows of ₹943 crore affected cyclical and commodity-linked stocks disproportionately
JSWSTEEL (-1.66%)
JSW Steel fell 1.66% as part of a broader sell-off in the steel sector, reflecting concerns over global demand weakness despite domestic policy stability.
- Cyclical stocks face headwinds from slowing global growth and commodity price volatility
- DII buying of ₹2,883 crore was insufficient to offset FII selling in heavy sectors
Sector news
Gaining Sectors
Banking (+0.56%)
The Banking sector gained 0.56% as the RBI's rate-hold decision provided clarity on net interest margins and attracted institutional buying in large-cap lenders.
- Rate pause removes uncertainty around deposit costs and margin compression
- SBIN and other large banks benefited from stable policy signaling and FII/DII inflows
Pharma (+0%)
Pharmaceuticals remained flat at 0% change, reflecting a neutral stance as investors balanced positive domestic demand with currency headwinds and global pricing pressures.
- Sector showed resilience despite broader market movements, supporting steady defensive positioning
- Rupee stability at 95.2 per dollar provided modest support for export-oriented pharma plays
Declining Sectors
IT (-0.95%)
The IT sector declined 0.95%, pressured by FII outflows and concerns over global demand slowdown, which typically impacts software services disproportionately.
- FII selling of ₹943 crore affected IT and other cyclical sectors as risk appetite cooled
- Global recession concerns and currency volatility added headwinds to export-dependent IT majors
Top headlines
Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty gain as RBI holds rates, crude oil dips Read article
Indian benchmark indices opened higher following the RBI's decision to pause rate cuts at 5.25%, supported by softer crude oil prices and buying in Reliance Industries.
- RBI's rate hold provides policy stability and clarity to investors navigating inflation and growth concerns
- Lower crude prices ease inflationary pressures and boost sentiment for India's energy majors
Aug 5: Sensex Gains After RBI Keeps Repo Rate at 5.25%; Nifty Ends Above 24,600 Read article
Growth upgrade and softer inflation outlook lifted investor confidence as the RBI maintained its benchmark repo rate unchanged, signaling a steady policy stance.
- RBI's pause reflects confidence in inflation management while supporting growth narratives
- Nifty's resilience above 24,600 suggests support for benchmark index despite modest gains
Sensex, Nifty edge up after RBI pause as crude oil prices soften Read article
Benchmark indices opened slightly higher as policy stability from the RBI's rate hold combined with easing crude oil prices to support investor sentiment.
- Lower oil prices reduce input costs across sectors, particularly benefiting refiners and downstream industries
- Policy clarity from the RBI supports medium-term business planning and capital allocation decisions
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