Mumbai: On 5 August 2025, Indian equity markets witnessed a subdued trading session, with major indices ending in the red amid cautious investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,644.00, down by 78.75 points or 0.32%, retreating from its intraday high of 24,733.10. The index touched a low of 24,593.15, indicating intraday volatility.
Despite the market weakness, select small and mid-cap stocks outperformed:
SMS Life Sciences surged 18.37% to ₹1,298.90
Prakash Industries gained 11.96% to ₹187.19
Ambica Agarbathies rose 11.07% to ₹29.39
Mirc Electronics added 10.24% to ₹17.22
Oswal Agro advanced 10.09% to ₹85.89
These stocks drew investor attention due to strong quarterly results and bullish sentiment in niche sectors.
Top Losers
Meanwhile, several stocks took a hit:
NPST tumbled 7.54% to ₹2,179.90
Gokaldas Exports dropped 7.05% to ₹762.85
Spandana Sphoorty (RE) slipped 7.74% to ₹13.35
Mahindra Logistics (RE) fell 7.00% to ₹32.13
Triveni Turbine declined 6.50% to ₹552.00
Profit-booking and valuation concerns triggered the sell-off in these counters.
Market Outlook on 5 August 2025
The market continues to consolidate near all-time highs with traders adopting a cautious stance ahead of global economic data releases and domestic earnings season. Broader participation in the small-cap segment signals underlying strength, though short-term volatility is expected.