Top Nifty Gainers and Losers Today, August 5: Adani Ports, Reliance, Infosys Drop; Titan, SBI Life Support Market
- 5th August 2025
- 06:00:00 PM
- 4 min read
Mumbai | August 5 – The Indian stock market ended lower on Tuesday, August 5, as benchmark indices declined amid renewed global trade tensions. The Nifty 50 index dropped 73 points to close at 24,650, while the BSE Sensex slipped 308 points to end at 80,710. This comes a day after US President Donald Trump announced plans to sharply increase tariffs on Indian imports, citing India’s oil trade with Russia.
The downtrend in Indian equities was largely led by blue-chip counters like Adani Ports, Reliance Industries, and Infosys, which dragged the broader Nifty 50 index lower. While select stocks like Titan, SBI Life Insurance, and Maruti Suzuki provided some cushion, the overall market mood remained cautious.
Top Nifty 50 Gainers – August 5, 2025
| Stock Name | % Change |
| Titan Company | 1.45% |
| IndusInd Bank | 1.38% |
| SBI Life Insurance | 1.21% |
| Maruti Suzuki | 1.17% |
| Coal India | 0.98% |
Titan share price today rose by 1.45% to ₹3,865.40, making it the top gainer in the Nifty 50 index. The upmove came amid expectations of stronger jewellery sales in the upcoming festive season. SBI Life stock also gained over 1.2% after analysts flagged rising institutional interest in the life insurance space.
Auto major Maruti Suzuki share price moved higher by 1.17% to ₹12,805.50, helped by strong domestic sales reported for July. Coal India benefited from steady demand in the power sector.
Top Nifty 50 Losers – August 5, 2025
| Stock Name | % Change |
| Adani Ports | -1.94% |
| Reliance Industries | -1.52% |
| Infosys | -1.38% |
| Adani Enterprises | -1.29% |
| Cipla | -1.24% |
Adani Ports share price fell nearly 2% to ₹1,361.90, despite the company reporting a 6.5% year-on-year increase in Q1 FY26 net profit to ₹3,314.6 crore. Revenue jumped 31% to ₹9,126 crore, led by robust performance in logistics and marine services. However, profit booking and rising global tensions weighed on the stock.
Reliance Industries stock price declined 1.52% to ₹3,035.65, while Infosys share price ended 1.38% lower at ₹1,665.90. Both stocks were under pressure due to concerns over international business exposure amid rising US-India trade friction.
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Why Indian Stock Markets Fell Today – August 5, 2025
- US Tariff Threat: President Trump’s statement on raising tariffs on Indian goods led to nervousness in equity markets.
- Global Uncertainty: Concerns about trade wars, oil prices, and geopolitical tensions kept investors risk-averse.
- Profit Booking: Heavyweights like Reliance, Infosys, and Adani Ports saw profit-taking after recent gains.
Market volatility is expected to remain elevated this week as traders await further clarity on US trade policies and global commodity cues.
The broader markets also showed mixed trends on August 5. The BSE Midcap index slipped 0.14% to end at 45,594.62, reflecting mild profit booking in select mid-sized companies. In contrast, the BSE Smallcap index managed to stay in the green, closing 0.05% higher at 52,998.40 as domestic investor interest remained firm in niche counters. Meanwhile, the Bank Nifty index ended flat at 56,622, with gains in IndusInd Bank offset by mild weakness in heavyweights like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Overall, market breadth remained slightly positive, but traders remained cautious ahead of potential policy developments and global macro cues.
Market Outlook
Analysts suggest caution in the near term amid rising US-India trade tensions and the upcoming tariff deadline on August 7. Export-oriented sectors, energy companies, and global IT majors may stay under pressure if the situation escalates. However, domestic consumption-driven and insurance stocks could continue to attract selective buying.
“Markets are on edge after Trump’s trade warning. Stocks with international exposure may stay volatile, while defensives like life insurance and auto could be safer plays in the short term,” said PL Capital in a market note.
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