- The BSE Sensex closed at 79,809 down by 1.69%, and the Nifty 50 closed at 24,427 down by 1.38% in August 2025, as tariff-related concerns and weak global cues continued to dampen investor sentiment.
- The financial services index dropped 4.1% during the month, dragging the benchmarks lower, while FMCG, Media, and Consumer Durables indices posted modest gains.
- The advance-decline ratio on the BSE stood at 1,890 advances against 2,187 declines, with 160 stocks remaining unchanged, reflecting broad-based market weakness.
- FPIs recorded outflows of $4 billion in August, the highest in seven months, with heavy selling in financials, IT, and oil & gas, while selective buying was seen in telecom, autos, capital goods, and construction.
- In contrast, telecom, autos, construction, capital goods, and services sectors attracted FPI inflows on improved earnings visibility and strong demand outlook.
- Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) infused Rs. 94,829 crores into equities in August, the second-highest monthly inflow on record, supported by robust SIP flows from retail investors.
- India underperformed global peers, with the Nifty 50 up only 4.6% in 2025 so far, compared to gains of 18% in emerging markets and 17% in Asian markets.
Acknowledgements:
RBI Bulletin (www.bulletin.rbi.org.in), SEBI (www.sebi.gov.in), NSE (www.nseindia.com), BSE (www.bseindia.com)
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