Sensex Nifty Live Updates August 5: Indian Markets Close in Red Despite Global Optimism

Indian markets ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in heavyweight stocks across energy, IT, and banking sectors. The Nifty 50 slipped 0.30% to close at 24,649.55, while the Sensex fell 0.38% to settle at 80,710.25. Weakness in Adani Ports, Reliance, Infosys, and ICICI Bank contributed to the decline, even as gains in IndusInd Bank and Titan provided some cushion. In contrast, Asian markets posted moderate gains, with the Shanghai Composite rising 0.96% and Nikkei advancing 0.64%. European indices were trading firm in mid-session, led by a 1.46% jump in the DAX. U.S. markets ended sharply higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq gaining 1.91% and the S&P 500 up 1.45%.

Stock Market Highlights, August 5:

• Market Ends in Red Despite Global Cheer: Indian benchmark indices closed lower, with the Sensex falling 0.38% and the Nifty 50 slipping 0.30%. Nifty Bank was the worst performer, down 0.47%. This came in contrast to upbeat cues from global peers—Wall Street saw strong gains led by the Nasdaq (+1.91%), while European indices also traded positive in mid-session.
• IndusInd Bank, Titan Lead Gainers; Adani Stocks Drag: IndusInd Bank rose 1.88%, topping the gainers list after the appointment of Rajiv Anand as CEO. Titan, SBI Life, and Maruti also saw healthy buying. On the flip side, Adani Ports (-2.22%) and Adani Enterprises (-1.50%) were among the top losers, followed by weakness in Reliance, Infosys, and ICICI Bank.
• Global Markets Support Sentiment, but Local Cues Weigh Heavy: While Asian markets like Nikkei (+0.64%) and Shanghai Composite (+0.96%) ended higher and European indices traded firm, domestic investors remained cautious. Profit booking in heavyweight stocks and muted banking performance dragged Indian indices into the red, despite the broader positive global momentum.

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Earnings on Radar:

A host of companies are set to release their Q1FY26 results today, drawing attention from investors and analysts alike. Among the key names reporting are Britannia Industries, Bharti Airtel, Lupin, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, and Alembic Pharmaceuticals. The earnings calendar also includes Gland Pharma, Berger Paints India, CARE Ratings, Torrent Power, Gujarat Gas, Prestige Estates Projects, Bharti Hexacom, Exide Industries, etc. These companies will announce their quarterly earnings on August 5.

One97 Communications (Paytm):

Antfin (Netherlands) Holding BV, a subsidiary of Ant Group, is reportedly planning to divest its entire 5.84% equity stake in One97 Communications via a block deal scheduled for Tuesday.

Bosch Ltd:

Bosch reported a sharp jump in its quarterly profit, which surged by 140% year-on-year to ₹1,115.3 crore, up from ₹465.4 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue also saw a 10.9% increase, reaching ₹4,788.6 crore. The results were boosted by an exceptional gain of ₹556 crore, compared to none in the year-ago period.

Siemens Energy India:

For the quarter ended June, Siemens Energy India recorded a net profit of ₹263 crore, representing an 80% rise from ₹146 crore posted during the same quarter last year.

Azad Engineering:

Azad Engineering posted a strong performance for the quarter, with net profit climbing 73.6% year-on-year to ₹29.7 crore from ₹17.1 crore. The company’s revenue also grew by 39.3%, reaching ₹137.1 crore compared to ₹98.4 crore in the previous year.

IndusInd Bank:

IndusInd Bank has appointed Rajiv Anand as its new Managing Director and CEO, following the green light from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

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