Mumbai: The Indian stock markets witnessed a modest yet optimistic close on Monday, July 8 2025, with benchmark indices registering a positive finish. The Nifty 50 index climbed by 61.20 points (0.24%) to settle at 25,522.50, boosted by gains in financial and banking sectors. Broader indices presented a mixed bag, with Nifty Next 50 marginally in the red, while Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Bank surged significantly.
The uptick in the financial and banking sectors provided the much-needed cushion to the broader markets amid mixed global cues and cautious investor sentiment.
🔼 Top Gainers on NSE (Based on % Change)
Stock
LTP (₹)
Change (₹)
% Change
Volume (Lakh)
Value (₹ Cr.)
AKI
13.36
+2.22
+19.93%
1.12
0.15
SAMBHV
114.20
+14.81
+14.90%
213.28
229.46
FILATFASH
0.69
+0.08
+13.11%
1,143.04
7.54
CAPTRU-RE
0.11
+0.01
+10.00%
3.09
0.00
NDLVENTURE
77.96
+7.08
+9.99%
0.60
0.46
Stocks such as AKI and SAMBHV Infra stood out, surging nearly 20% and 15%, respectively, backed by strong volumes. FILATFASH also posted a robust gain of over 13%, attracting retail interest despite being a penny stock.
🔻 Top Losers on NSE (Based on % Change)
Stock
LTP (₹)
Change (₹)
% Change
Volume (Lakh)
Value (₹ Cr.)
NECLIFE
18.50
-4.63
-20.02%
290.98
56.19
ARENTERP
52.35
-5.82
-10.01%
0.41
0.22
SHARDAMOTR
1,121.40
-95.30
-7.83%
3.64
41.50
MAZDA
297.30
-19.97
-6.29%
2.44
7.41
UYFINCORP
18.12
-1.19
-6.16%
3.41
0.64
On the flip side, NECLIFE led the losers with a steep 20% decline, followed by ARENTERP and SHARDAMOTR, both facing significant sell-offs amid weak investor confidence and profit booking.
💹 Market Sentiment and Outlook
While global market cues remained mixed, the Indian equity markets showed resilience. Buying activity in heavyweight banking and finance stocks lifted indices despite weakness in broader sectors. The Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial Services together added substantial points to Nifty 50, indicating renewed interest in rate-sensitive sectors.
Traders and analysts will now turn their attention to upcoming corporate earnings, macroeconomic data (like inflation), and global market developments for directional cues.
📌 Conclusion
With Nifty 50 closing higher and key financial stocks showing strength, the Indian market continues its cautious upward march. However, selective stock volatility reflects underlying uncertainty. Investors are advised to stay stock-specific and adopt a risk-managed approach in the near term.