Mumbai: The Indian stock market witnessed a mild correction on 1 August 2025, as benchmark indices traded in the red during the afternoon session. At 12:30 PM IST, the Nifty 50 was down 101.90 points (-0.41%), trading at 24,666.45. The index opened at 24,734.90, hit a high of 24,784.15, and touched an intraday low of 24,644.05.
Despite the broader weakness, several stocks outperformed significantly:
Stock
LTP (₹)
Change (₹)
% Change
Volume (Lakhs)
Value (₹ Cr)
Hester Bio
2,259.60
+310.40
+15.92%
1.09
23.44
KIOCL
355.15
+37.25
+11.72%
70.44
248.99
Nelcast
174.61
+17.53
+11.16%
68.77
119.53
Skipper
533.05
+47.40
+9.76%
83.75
446.20
UFO Moviez
80.05
+6.81
+9.30%
12.38
10.08
Top Losers on NSE
Some stocks took a severe beating, with sharp drops in price and high volumes:
Stock
LTP (₹)
Change (₹)
% Change
Volume (Lakhs)
Value (₹ Cr)
Spandana Sphoorty (RE)
24.12
−16.08
−40.00%
1.65
0.40
Mufti
132.02
−33.01
−20.00%
23.02
32.15
PNB Housing
811.55
−169.65
−17.29%
240.78
1,998.75
Mahindra Logistics (RE)
42.50
−4.60
−9.77%
1.82
0.78
GKW Limited
1,780.10
−179.00
−9.14%
0.06
1.11
Market Sentiment on 1 August 2025
The decline in Nifty 50 and broader indices reflects a cautious sentiment amid global uncertainties, profit-booking in mid-cap stocks, and mixed earnings season cues. However, select small- and mid-cap stocks are attracting investor interest based on strong fundamentals and company-specific triggers.