The Indian equity markets continued their losing streak for a third consecutive session on Friday, August 29, 2025. Both the Sensex and Nifty indices closed in the red, primarily due to persistent concerns over the recently imposed US tariffs on Indian goods and a broad-based market correction. Despite a positive start, the indices succumbed to selling pressure throughout the day, extending the weekly losses.
Table of Contents
- Nifty and Sensex Today – Key Market Indices Performance
- Nifty Sectoral Indices Performance on August 29, 2025
- Top Stock Market News of the Day – What Moved the Markets
- FII and DII Activity Today – Where Big Money Moved
- IPOs and Market Buzz – Latest Stock Market Trends
- Top Gainers and Losers – Best and Worst Performing Stocks
- Final Takeaway – Summary of Stock Market Day
The Indian equity benchmarks concluded the day with losses, marking a volatile session.
- The BSE Sensex settled at 79,809.65, marking a loss of -270.92 points, or -0.34%.
- The NSE Nifty 50 closed at 24,426.85, with a loss of -74.05 points, or -0.30%.
- The broader market indices, Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100, underperformed the main indices, declining by over 0.5% and 0.39% respectively.
The market on August 29, 2025, showed a mixed bag of performances across different sectors, largely influenced by global economic concerns and domestic policy outlook. The Nifty FMCG, Media, and Consumer Durables indices managed to close in the green, while others, particularly those with significant foreign institutional investor (FII) interest, experienced a downturn.
Gainers
- NIFTY FMCG: Gaining 0.95%, the Nifty FMCG index was the top performer of the day. This reflects a flight to defensive stocks as investors sought safety in the consumer goods sector, which is generally more resilient to economic volatility. Positive sentiment was also driven by hopes of a rural spending rebound and softening input costs.
- NIFTY MEDIA: With a modest gain of 0.35%, the media sector showed some resilience.
- NIFTY CONSUMER DURABLES: Rising by 0.15%, this sector demonstrated strength, likely fueled by a positive outlook on domestic consumption and expectations of GST reforms.
Losers
- NIFTY REALTY: The Nifty Realty index was the biggest loser, falling by 1.33%. This was likely due to the broader market correction and investor caution surrounding interest rate-sensitive sectors.
- NIFTY OIL & GAS: The index declined by 1.01%, impacted by the fall in key constituents, including Reliance Industries, despite the company's AGM announcements. The sector's performance was also influenced by a broader market sell-off.
- NIFTY AUTO: Falling by 0.88%, the auto sector was under significant pressure. The decline was triggered by concerns over new US tariffs on Indian goods, which are expected to impact a sector heavily reliant on exports.
- NIFTY IT: The IT sector saw a decline of 0.87%. This was a direct consequence of the escalating trade tensions with the US and a flight of FIIs from sectors with high foreign exposure.
- NIFTY METAL: The Nifty Metal index closed down by 0.60%, driven by the negative market sentiment and the widespread selling across commodity-related sectors.
- NIFTY PSU BANK: The index dropped by 0.34%, with the performance of public sector banks reflecting the overall cautious mood in the financial space.
- NIFTY FINANCIAL SERVICES 25/50: This index fell by 0.31%, with a broad-based sell-off and a lack of conviction among investors.
- NIFTY HEALTHCARE INDEX: The index saw a marginal decline of 0.18%, though the healthcare sector was seen by some analysts as having structural tailwinds.
- NIFTY PRIVATE BANK: The Nifty Private Bank index closed down by 0.06%, largely due to the underperformance of heavyweights like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, which counteracted the gains seen in some smaller private banks.
- NIFTY PHARMA: The Nifty Pharma index closed down marginally by 0.02%. The sector showed relative stability, with some stocks gaining and others losing, indicating a mixed sentiment.
The continued market decline was driven by several key factors:
- Persistent US Tariff Concerns: The main driver for the market's negative sentiment remained the 50% US tariffs on Indian products, which has led to fears of a potential trade war.
- Volatility and Profit Booking: Despite a positive start, the market witnessed sharp profit booking in the later part of the session, erasing the early gains.
- Global Cues: Mixed global cues also influenced the market. While US futures were trading sideways, Asian markets were mixed, with some indices in the red and others in the green.
- Reliance AGM: The highly anticipated 48th AGM of Reliance Industries was a key event. The announcement of Jio's IPO being planned for the first half of 2026 was a major headline, but the company's stock still closed as one of the top losers.
The institutional activity on Friday provided a crucial counterbalance to the selling pressure.
- FIIs (Foreign Institutional Investors): FIIs continued to be net sellers, with a net sell figure of ₹3,856.51 crore. This persistent selling has been a major headwind for the Indian market.
- DIIs (Domestic Institutional Investors): In contrast, DIIs were strong net buyers, with a net buy figure of ₹6,920.34 crore, providing crucial support and cushioning the market from a sharper fall.
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are a significant part of the Indian stock market. Here is a summary of the IPO activity from the provided data, covering companies with active or recently closed IPOs on August 29, 2025.
Anlon Healthcare Limited
- Exchange: NSE
- IPO Type: EQ (Mainboard)
- Subscription Period: August 26, 2025, to August 29, 2025
- Issue Size: 1.33 crore shares, aggregating to ₹121 crore
- Price Band: ₹86 to ₹91 per share
- Status: The IPO was active and closed for subscription on August 29, 2025. As of Day 3, it was subscribed 3.8 times, with strong retail investor interest.
- Listing: Expected to list on September 3, 2025.
Vikran Engineering Limited
- Exchange: EQ (Mainboard)
- Subscription Period: August 26, 2025, to August 29, 2025
- Issue Size: ₹772 crore
- Price Band: ₹92 to ₹97 per share
- Status: The IPO was active and closed for subscription on August 29, 2025. It sailed through within hours of opening on strong interest from investors.
- Listing: Expected to list on BSE and NSE on September 3, 2025.
Snehaa Organics Limited
- Exchange: SME
- Subscription Period: August 29, 2025, to September 2, 2025
- Issue Size: 26.79 lakh shares, aggregating to ₹32.68 crore
- Price Band: ₹115 to ₹122 per share
- Status: The IPO opened for subscription on August 29, 2025, and was active with a subscription rate of 1.52 times as of the first day.
- Listing: Expected to list on the NSE SME platform on September 5, 2025.
Sattva Engineering Construction Limited
- Exchange: SME
- Subscription Period: August 26, 2025, to August 29, 2025
- Issue Size: 47.16 lakh shares, aggregating to ₹35.38 crore
- Price Band: ₹70 to ₹75 per share
- Status: The IPO was active and closed for subscription on August 29, 2025. It had a subscription rate of 183.65 times.
- Listing: Expected to list on the NSE SME platform on September 3, 2025.
Current Infraprojects Limited
- Exchange: SME
- Subscription Period: August 26, 2025, to August 29, 2025
- Issue Size: 52.25 lakh shares, aggregating to ₹41.80 crore
- Price Band: ₹76 to ₹80 per share
- Status: The IPO was active and closed for subscription on August 29, 2025. It had a subscription rate of 351.32 times.
- Listing: Expected to list on the NSE SME platform on September 3, 2025.
The Indian equity market closed lower, with a few stocks showing resilience against the broader downtrend.
Top Gainers on August 29, 2025
ITC
- Closing Price: ₹409.50
- Change: +₹8.60 (+2.15%)
- Analysis: ITC was the top gainer on the Nifty 50, showing a strong recovery. This gain reflects a flight to defensive stocks in the FMCG sector, which are often seen as safe havens during periods of market uncertainty. The stock's positive performance suggests that investors are seeking refuge in companies with resilient consumer demand, which are less susceptible to global trade tensions.
Bharat Electronics (BEL)
- Closing Price: ₹369.40
- Change: +₹5.55 (+1.53%)
- Analysis: BEL showed resilience amid the market-wide sell-off. Its positive performance likely stems from continued investor confidence in the defence sector, supported by strong domestic policy and a favourable long-term outlook for government-backed projects.
Shriram Finance
- Closing Price: ₹581.90
- Change: +₹10.25 (+1.79%)
- Analysis: Shriram Finance, which was a top loser on Thursday, saw a notable rebound. The stock's recovery suggests that the previous day's decline may have been driven by profit booking, and investors are now buying on the dip, highlighting underlying confidence in the financial services company.
Trent
- Closing Price: ₹5,292.00
- Change: +₹56.50 (+1.08%)
- Analysis: Trent's positive close, amidst a broader market decline, indicates sustained investor interest in the retail and consumer durables sector. The stock's performance suggests that domestic consumption themes remain attractive to investors who are looking for growth opportunities insulated from global economic factors.
Asian Paints
- Closing Price: ₹2,520.00
- Change: +₹31.00 (+1.25%)
- Analysis: Asian Paints' stock managed to end the day with a gain, reflecting relative strength in the consumer durables and housing-related sectors. The positive performance in a bearish market points to an optimistic view of domestic demand and a favourable long-term outlook for the company's market position.
Top Losers on August 29, 2025
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M)
- Closing Price: ₹3,199.50
- Change: -₹95.80 (-2.91%)
- Analysis: Mahindra & Mahindra was the biggest loser of the day, with its stock declining significantly. This drop was part of a broader sell-off in the auto sector, which was impacted by the overall negative market sentiment. The decline could also be a result of profit booking after the stock had seen some recent gains.
Reliance Industries (RIL)
- Closing Price: ₹1,357.20
- Change: -₹28.70 (-2.07%)
- Analysis: Despite the highly anticipated AGM and the positive announcement of the Jio IPO timeline for the first half of 2026, Reliance Industries' stock closed in the red. This is a continuation of a pattern where the stock has declined after its last four AGMs. The fall was likely due to the market having already priced in the expected announcements, leading to a "sell the news" reaction.
Infosys
- Closing Price: ₹1,469.60
- Change: -₹30.50 (-2.03%)
- Analysis: Infosys, a bellwether in the IT sector, faced a notable decline. The IT sector was one of the worst-performing sectors of the day, and the drop in Infosys's stock was a direct reflection of the negative sentiment surrounding the new US tariffs on Indian goods. The IT industry is heavily dependent on the US market, and these trade tensions have raised concerns among investors.
Apollo Hospitals
- Closing Price: ₹7,610.00
- Change: -₹118.00 (-1.53%)
- Analysis: Apollo Hospitals' stock slipped, contributing to the weak performance of the healthcare sector. The decline was likely due to the broad-based market correction and a cautious sentiment among investors, who are pulling out from various sectors in a volatile environment.
Adani Enterprises
- Closing Price: ₹2,244.70
- Change: -₹30.50 (-1.34%)
- Analysis: Adani Enterprises' stock closed in the red, marking a continuation of the weakness seen in the previous session. The stock's performance was influenced by the overall negative market sentiment and the general sell-off across various sectors due to persistent concerns over geopolitical and economic factors.
The Indian stock market on Friday, August 29, 2025, ended its third consecutive session in the red, with continued selling pressure driven by US tariff concerns and profit booking. The market's overall sentiment remained bearish, with FIIs continuing their selling spree. The decline was broad-based, with sectors like realty and oil & gas leading the losses. The DIIs, however, provided a strong counterbalance, buying heavily to prevent a steeper fall. The market is expected to remain volatile as investors weigh global trade tensions against domestic policy initiatives aimed at reviving economic growth.