Benchmark indices ended flat on July 5, with Nifty hovering around 25,450, as investors turned cautious ahead of a potential US-India trade deal announcement later in the day.
Broader markets underperformed, with the Nifty Midcap index down 0.27% and Smallcap index declining 0.4%.
According to sources, a US-India mini trade deal is likely to be announced soon, with the customs-related components expected today, and other aspects to follow later..
Sectoral Trends
Sector Name
% Change
Sector Name
% Change
NIFTY FMCG
1.7
NIFTY PRIVATE BANK
0.0
NIFTY OIL & GAS
0.4
NIFTY PHARMA
-0.1
NIFTY REALTY
0.1
NIFTY AUTO
-0.2
NIFTY HEALTHCARE INDEX
0.0
NIFTY PSU BANK
-0.2
Top News
Marico Ltd surged over 4% after its Q1 FY26 business update highlighted improving rural demand and steady urban sentiment; the company expects gradual recovery ahead, supported by easing inflation, a favourable monsoon, and policy support.
Sapphire Foods rallied over 9% following reports that Yum! Brands is exploring a merger between its Indian franchisees, Sapphire Foods and Devyani International, to consolidate operations under a single entity.
The Nifty Realty index rose 0.97%, snapping a six-day losing streak on value buying, with Raymond Realty hitting the 5% upper circuit post-demerger, alongside gains in Brigade Enterprises and DLF..
Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers
% Change
Top Losers
% Change
BAJFINANCE
1.7
TRENT
-11.4
DRREDDY
1.5
TATASTEEL
-1.7
INFY
1.3
EICHERMOT
-1.6
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