Sensex Ends 300 Points Lower, Nifty Dips Below 24,700 Ahead of RBI MPC; Auto Stocks Buck Trend
Sensex fell 308 points and Nifty dropped below 24,700 on August 5, 2025, due to U.S. tariff threats over Russian oil deals and FII outflows. Auto stocks were the lone bright spot ahead of RBI’s MPC decision.
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Mumbai, August 5, 2025 — Indian equity benchmarks closed in the red, with the Sensex sliding 308 points (‑0.38%) to 80,710.25 and the Nifty slipping 73.20 points (‑0.30%) to 24,649.55. The decline occurred amid rising global uncertainty and anticipation ahead of the RBI’s upcoming monetary policy decision.
Key Market Drivers
Geopolitical Pressure: Renewed U.S. tariff threats from former President Donald Trump over India’s continuing Russian oil imports sparked investor caution.
Foreign Outflows: Sustained selling by Foreign Institutional Investors added to the downward momentum.
Sector Performance: While most sectors, including Oil & Gas, Banking, IT, Pharma, and FMCG, registered losses, the Auto sector edged higher (+0.4%), offering limited respite.
Technical Outlook: Analysts warn of a possible slide to 24,500–24,400 if the Nifty breaks below its 100-day EMA, while resistance lies around 24,800.
