Stock Market Live Updates: Closing Bell | Sensex Slumps 270 Points, Nifty Dips To 24,650 Amid Mid And Small-Cap Selloff

The Sensex dropped by 270 points on Tuesday, closing lower as investor sentiment weakened amid cautious market conditions. The Nifty slipped to the 24,650 mark, dragged down by losses in mid and small-cap stocks. Key sectors including banking, finance, and IT faced selling pressure, while broader market indices reflected a cautious outlook ahead of upcoming economic data and policy announcements. Traders remained watchful as global cues and domestic factors combined to create volatility. Market participants are now closely monitoring developments that could influence the market direction in the coming days. 

The Indian stock market saw a notable decline as the Sensex shed 290 points, closing sharply lower. The Nifty also slipped below the 24,650 mark, reflecting widespread selling pressure across sectors. Among the most active stocks were Paytm, IndusInd Bank, and BSE, which saw heavy trading volumes amid the market downturn. Investors remained cautious amid global cues and domestic factors impacting sentiment. This dip signals a pullback in the market, urging traders to watch key support levels and upcoming economic data closely as volatility persists. 

Indian markets faces a heavy selling pressure today, with the Sensex falling nearly 300 points to trade below 80,700, while the Nifty slipped below the 24,650 mark. All sectors are in the red as investors reacted nervously to global cues and domestic concerns. Banking, metals, and IT stocks were among the worst hit, dragging indices down. Traders remain cautious amid rising geopolitical tensions and weak economic data. With volatility expected to continue, market participants are advised to keep stop-losses tight and watch key support levels closely in the coming sessions.

Indian markets opened in the red on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, as global jitters and tariff worries weighed on sentiment. The Sensex slipped 72 points to 80,946, while the Nifty edged down 2.5 points to 24,720. After Monday’s strong rebound, the early dip signals cautious sentiment amid former U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threat on Indian goods and the RBI’s ₹43,000 crore liquidity crunch from forex swap reversal. While the fall is modest, traders are on edge, keeping stop-losses tight. Key sectors like metals and banks may see pressure as the day unfolds.

Is the dollar losing its edge? On Tuesday, the greenback stumbled as traders bet big on a Fed rate cut next month, following signs of weakness in the U.S. labor market. Add in last week’s surprise tariff spree, and currency markets are anything but calm.

The euro held firm at $1.1579, sterling at $1.3298, and the dollar index hovered near a one-week low at 98.688. The yen inched up to 146.95, while the Swiss franc stayed steady—despite Switzerland scrambling to dodge a hefty 39% U.S. tariff.

Asian markets opened higher, with the Nikkei and Kospi trading in the green, while GIFT Nifty showed mild losses. S&P 500 futures edged up after the benchmark snapped its losing streak, and Wall Street saw a sharp recovery—Dow surged over 550 points, and Nasdaq rose nearly 2%. European markets also closed higher. The US 10-year yield fell 2 basis points to 4.19%, while the USD index gained. Gold extended its rally amid expectations of a US rate cut. Meanwhile, oil prices dropped overnight following an OPEC+ decision to increase output, putting pressure on crude markets. 

Is India really making billions off Russia’s war? That’s the explosive claim former U.S. President Donald Trump dropped, accusing India of buying large volumes of Russian oil, refining it, and then reselling it globally—possibly even to the West.

But Trump didn’t stop at accusations. He warned that if re-elected, he would “substantially” hike tariffs on Indian goods entering the U.S. Think about that—tariffs on one of America’s key trade partners, over oil deals?

His comments have sparked a wave of shock and speculation:
Is this a foreign policy warning—or a political grenade?
Can Trump actually follow through if he returns to office?
And most importantly—is India really profiting from war?

As the geopolitical drama unfolds, markets and policymakers alike are watching closely. If Trump’s words turn into action, U.S.-India trade ties might face serious heat.

• All three major U.S. indexes posted their biggest daily percentage gains since May 27.
• The rebound came as investors hunted for bargains following Friday’s sharp decline.
• Expectations for a September Fed rate cut rose after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data.
• Dow Jones jumped 585.06 points (1.34%) to close at 44,173.64.
• S&P 500 gained 91.93 points (1.47%) to end at 6,329.94.
• Nasdaq Composite surged 403.45 points (1.95%) to finish at 21,053.58.

Market on Monday: Indian markets started the week on a positive note, snapping a two-day losing streak. The Nifty closed above 24,700, and the Sensex jumped 418.81 points or 0.52 percent to end at 81,018.72. The Nifty gained 157.40 points or 0.64 percent to settle at 24,722.75. Despite weak global cues, domestic indices turned higher after initial volatility, supported by hopes of a Fed rate cut following disappointing U.S. job data. Hero MotoCorp, Tata Steel, and Adani Ports led the gains, while Power Grid and HDFC Bank lagged. All sectoral indices ended in the green, with PSU Bank and metal stocks outperforming.

At around 8:00 AM, trends on GIFT Nifty point to a flat to slightly negative start for Indian markets. The Nifty futures were trading near the 24,756 mark, showing a mild gain of 28 points or 0.11 percent. Despite the modest uptick, sentiment remains cautious as investors await fresh triggers. Global cues are mixed, and market participants may stay on the sidelines ahead of key data releases and earnings reports. With volatility still in play, traders are advised to watch levels closely and maintain a disciplined approach in early trade