Stock Market Impact: The Nifty 50 index closed at a new one‑month low, down 0.21% to 17,??? (exact level not provided). The BSE Sensex 30 fell 0.16%. Declining sectors were Metals, Technology and Fast Moving Consumer Goods, pushing overall market sentiment lower. The India VIX, a gauge of implied volatility on Nifty options, slipped 0.96% to 15.73, suggesting reduced fear despite the dip.
Listed Companies and Sectors: Top gainers were Adani Enterprises Ltd (+2.36% to 3,043.00), Hindustan Unilever Ltd (+2.01% to 2,121.20) and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (+1.96% to 1,826.00). On the BSE, Hindustan Unilever, Adani Ports and Axis Bank also posted gains. Biggest losers were Wipro Ltd (-3.07% to 198.05), Hindalco Industries Ltd (-2.99% to 1,092.00) and Trent Ltd (-2.38% to 2,770.00). Advancers on NSE numbered 1,219 versus 1,301 decliners; on BSE, 1,930 advanced against 2,000 declines.
Investment Flows & Currency: The US Dollar Index Futures fell 0.24% to 99.14. The USD/INR exchange rate slipped 1.00% to 94.82, while EUR/INR fell 0.61% to 110.54, indicating a modest depreciation of the rupee against major currencies.
Commodity Prices: Gold Futures for August delivery declined 0.25% to $4,493.59 per ounce. Crude oil (July) fell 0.44% to $92.63 per barrel and Brent (August) dropped 0.36% to $94.69 per barrel.
