India: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight - August 29, 2025

Daily Gainers
2,012
Daily Losers
2,534
Average Return
-0.04%
Total Stocks
4,984
View Detailed Market Cap Breakdown
Market CapDaily GainersDaily LosersAverage ReturnTotal Stocks
Large Cap 136 209 -0.32% 348
Mid Cap 174 249 -0.20% 428
Small Cap 841 1,076 0.08% 1,988

Indian Market Falls on US Tariffs, FII Selling; Bright Spots Emerge

Market Sentiment: negative
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Importance Score: 7/10

Reasoning

The news is predominantly negative due to market decline driven by tariffs and FII outflows. While there are positive elements (brokerage calls, Reliance Retail growth), the overall tone and primary drivers are bearish.

Key Takeaway

Today's market decline was primarily driven by new US trade tariffs and FII selling, but positive brokerage recommendations and strong earnings from some companies offer potential opportunities for investors.

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  • Today was a down day for the Indian market. The Sensex closed at 79,809.65, down 270.92 points (0.34%), and the Nifty 50 fell 74.05 points (0.30%) to 24,426.85. The Nifty Bank continued its losing streak, falling for the 5th day in a row.

  • Trade Tariff Concerns Drive Losses: The biggest story today is the impact of new US trade tariffs. A 25% tariff on Indian imports triggered a cautious mood and selling pressure, especially in the Auto and IT sectors. This explains the overall market decline.

  • Reliance Mixed Signals: Reliance Industries (RIL) saw its shares drop 2.2% to ₹1,356.00, even after announcing a Jio IPO planned for the first half of 2026. However, Reliance Retail reported an 8% revenue growth to ₹3,30,943 crore and an 8.6% rise in EBITDA to ₹25,094 crore, showing underlying strength in that part of the business. They’re also partnering with Meta on a new AI venture, but this didn’t fully offset the IPO news impact.

  • FIIs Add to Pressure: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers today, offloading ₹3,856.51 crore worth of equities. This selling activity amplified the negative sentiment already present due to the US tariffs.

  • Bright Spots & Brokerage Calls: Despite the overall gloom, some companies received positive attention. Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal issued a “Buy” rating for Coforge, predicting a 28% upside to ₹2,240 (from its current price of ₹1,738). Similar “Buy” ratings were given to Adani Ports (29% upside to ₹1,700), Apollo Hospitals, Kotak Bank, Paytm, and HDFC Life. Shukra Pharma also saw potential gains with a ₹24 crore authorization to supply medicines to Afghanistan.

  • Tomorrow’s Outlook: Keep a close eye on global trade news. If tariff concerns escalate, expect further market weakness. However, the positive brokerage recommendations suggest selective buying opportunities could emerge. Monitor Reliance’s performance closely – the Jio IPO announcement is a long-term positive, but short-term reactions can be volatile.

Daily Streak Leaders for August 29, 2025

Stock Streak Streak Return
6 days 12.51%

Authum Investment maintains strong momentum with a 6-day winning streak (2,873.50 → 3,232.90), delivering 12.5% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 12.2B revenue generating 9.4B net profit (77.6% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Jun 2025.

6 days 4.02%

Maruti Suzuki India builds on success with a 6-day winning streak (14,219.00 → 14,791.00), delivering 4.0% gains. Financial performance remains steady with 388.4B revenue yielding 39.1B profit (Qtr ending Mar 2025). The 10.1% margin suggests room for growth as operations scale.

8 days -5.71%

Balkrishna struggles to find footing after a 8-day decline (2,428.10 → 2,289.40), down 5.7%. Weak margins on 27.6B revenue with only 2.9B profit (10.4% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

7 days -6.70%

Sun TV Network navigates difficult waters with a 7-day decline (582.50 → 543.50), down 6.7%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 12.9B revenue generating 5.3B profit (41.0% margin) as of Qtr ending Jun 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.

15 days 31.94%
5 days 2.80%

India Grid Trust starts to shine with a 5-day winning streak (159.90 → 164.38), delivering 2.8% gains. With 8.4B revenue generating only 752.8M profit (9.0% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

7 days -7.86%

Black Box sees continued selling pressure through a 7-day decline (490.55 → 452.00), down 7.9%. Weak margins on 15.4B revenue with only 604.7M profit (3.9% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

7 days -7.71%

Graphite India encounters challenges with a 7-day decline (553.50 → 510.80), down 7.7%. Weak margins on 6.6B revenue with only 1.3B profit (20.0% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

15 days 97.91%

SWAN DEFENCE N HEVY continues its remarkable run with a 15-day winning streak (197.46 → 390.80), delivering 97.9% gains. Despite 49.1M in revenue and - 228.9M loss (-466.2% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

15 days 97.85%

Aryaman Capital continues its remarkable run with a 15-day winning streak (365.55 → 723.25), delivering 97.9% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 257.2M revenue generating 110.3M net profit (42.9% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Jun 2025.

15 days -51.05%

Aayush Wellness faces persistent headwinds with a 15-day decline (171.30 → 83.85), down 51.1%. Weak margins on 2.3M revenue with only 115,550 profit (5.1% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

15 days -33.20%

Abateas Industries faces persistent headwinds with a 15-day decline (24.37 → 16.28), down 33.2%. Weak margins on 410.6M revenue with only 22.5M profit (5.5% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

India Market Daily Gainers & Losers: August 29, 2025

Top India Stock Gainers (August 29, 2025)

StockDay OpenDay CloseDaily ChangeVolumeDaily Volume
₹676.95 ₹694.30 4.56% 14.58M 14.58M
₹1,343.00 ₹1,399.90 4.24% 803.59K 803.59K
₹10,699.00 ₹11,003.50 3.87% 1.39M 1.39M
₹2,698.00 ₹2,779.20 3.55% 482.34K 482.34K
₹780.00 ₹807.10 3.36% 8.54M 8.54M
₹350.00 ₹379.70 8.49% 12.50K 12.50K
₹243.50 ₹262.79 8.38% 51.58M 51.58M
₹451.50 ₹477.60 6.68% 3.01M 3.01M
₹2,106.90 ₹2,232.00 5.68% 303.74K 303.74K
₹2,284.70 ₹2,398.00 5.57% 452.79K 452.79K
₹253.65 ₹256.65 53.29% 60.60K 60.60K
₹868.05 ₹1,029.40 20.00% 44.12K 44.12K
₹724.40 ₹865.60 20.00% 155.50K 155.50K
₹7.86 ₹9.25 19.97% 735.06K 735.06K
₹0.53 ₹0.63 18.87% 50.75M 50.75M

Biggest India Stock Losers (August 29, 2025)

StockDay OpenDay CloseDaily ChangeVolumeDaily Volume
₹810.35 ₹762.95 -5.39% 1.85M 1.85M
₹327.95 ₹327.95 -5.00% 24.13K 24.13K
₹90.00 ₹85.67 -4.72% 20.85M 20.85M
₹2,180.00 ₹2,096.20 -3.77% 8.15M 8.15M
₹873.50 ₹842.40 -3.64% 412.54K 412.54K
₹349.90 ₹327.55 -5.96% 3.86M 3.86M
₹449.00 ₹424.35 -5.74% 6.88M 6.88M
₹3,950.00 ₹3,700.95 -5.00% 28.08K 28.08K
₹120.66 ₹114.69 -4.94% 2.14M 2.14M
₹463.00 ₹444.70 -3.86% 1.32M 1.32M
₹470.00 ₹421.90 -9.47% 2.81K 2.81K
₹325.55 ₹295.15 -8.88% 341.10K 341.10K
₹89.35 ₹84.07 -8.77% 7.00K 7.00K
₹234.70 ₹207.10 -8.18% 29.33K 29.33K
₹79.00 ₹73.00 -7.17% 54.01K 54.01K

Most Active India Stocks on August 29, 2025

StockDay OpenDay CloseDaily ChangeVolumeDaily Volume
₹6.57 ₹6.49 -1.22% 720.66M 720.66M
₹55.31 ₹54.05 -1.44% 496.97M 496.97M
₹18.88 ₹19.10 2.25% 191.49M 191.49M
₹56.35 ₹56.43 0.20% 66.05M 66.05M
₹315.55 ₹313.95 -0.49% 62.44M 62.44M
₹119.30 ₹123.96 5.08% 68.80M 68.80M
₹119.30 ₹123.96 5.08% 68.80M 68.80M
₹251.50 ₹261.05 4.07% 65.90M 65.90M
₹19.30 ₹18.39 -2.96% 65.74M 65.74M
₹243.50 ₹262.79 8.38% 51.58M 51.58M
₹0.21 ₹0.21 0.00% 66.60M 66.60M
₹0.70 ₹0.70 4.48% 65.17M 65.17M
₹0.53 ₹0.63 18.87% 50.75M 50.75M
₹34.61 ₹37.19 7.55% 49.74M 49.74M
₹1.92 ₹1.92 1.59% 44.31M 44.31M

India Sector Performance on August 29, 2025

Consumer Cyclical

0.16%
853 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Healthcare

0.05%
275 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Consumer Defensive

0.03%
350 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Basic Materials

-0.03%
655 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Financial Services

-0.04%
637 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Industrials

-0.07%
838 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Real Estate

-0.21%
198 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Technology

-0.21%
307 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Communication Services

-0.28%
134 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Utilities

-0.28%
51 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Energy

-0.85%
51 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Data is updated regularly. Daily performance is calculated based on closing prices.