Nifty Top Gainers and Losers on July 4: Bajaj Finance, Infosys Rise, Trent, Tata Steel Slip
- 4th July 2025
- 05:15:00 PM
- 4 min read
Mumbai | July 4 – Indian equity benchmarks closed the week on a positive note, rebounding after two sessions of weakness, as gains in financial services and information technology stocks lifted market sentiment. Realty and pharma counters also lent support, while metals and select auto stocks faced profit-taking.
The BSE Sensex climbed 193.42 points, or 0.23%, to settle at 83,432.89, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 55.70 points, or 0.22%, to close at 25,461.
On a weekly basis, however, both indices logged marginal declines of over 0.75%, reflecting cautious undertones due to global uncertainties, upcoming macro triggers, and persistent foreign outflows.
Nifty 50: Top Gainers and Losers – July 4
| Company | % Change |
| Bajaj Finance | 1.66% |
| Infosys | 1.38% |
| Dr Reddy’s Laboratories | 1.17% |
| ICICI Bank | 1.09% |
| Hindustan Unilever (HUL) | 1.12% |
| Trent | -12.00% |
| Tata Steel | -1.75% |
| Eicher Motors | -1.41% |
| Tech Mahindra | -1.15% |
| Maruti Suzuki | -0.83% |
Financials, IT Stocks Drive Recovery
Bajaj Finance rose 1.66% to close at ₹925, supported by selective buying in quality NBFC counters. Infosys advanced 1.38% to ₹1,640 amid renewed interest in IT heavyweights ahead of the earnings season.
ICICI Bank gained 1.09%, ending at ₹1,442, as large private lenders continued to attract domestic inflows. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) also edged higher by over 1%, with defensive buying amid global uncertainty.
Commenting on the rebound, Vikram Kasat- head of Advisory, Prabhudas Lilladher, said, “After two days of rangebound profit-taking, the benchmark indices found buying support at lower levels. However, resistance near the 25,550 zone for Nifty remains crucial for any sustained breakout.”
Trent Tumbles 12%; Metal Stocks Weigh
Among major laggards, Trent Ltd. nosedived nearly 12%, ending at ₹5,456, amid sharp profit booking following its recent strong rally. Tata Steel slipped 1.75% to ₹163 as metal stocks came under pressure tracking mixed global commodity trends.
Eicher Motors dropped over 1% to ₹5,629, while Tech Mahindra fell 1.15% to ₹1,655. Maruti Suzuki also edged lower by 0.83% to ₹12,646 as select auto names witnessed mild selling.
SME IPOs Stay Hot; Rupee Flat
Adding to the week’s notable highlights, the primary market remained vibrant in the SME segment. Neetu Yoshi and Adcounty Media India made strong debut listings, closing at 40% and 53% premiums, respectively, underscoring robust appetite for smaller public issues.
On the currency front, the rupee settled flat at 85.39 against the US dollar, marking a weekly decline of just 0.1%, as routine dollar demand and stronger US macro data capped gains.
FII Outflows Persist; DIIs Offer Support
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued to pare exposure to Indian equities. Preliminary data showed FIIs sold shares worth around ₹1,970 crore on a net basis for the week. Meanwhile, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remained net buyers, absorbing some of the foreign selling pressure with net purchases of over ₹770 crore.
The broader market breadth stayed mixed — about 65 stocks hit fresh 52-week highs during the session, while 36 slipped to one-year lows. Around 90 stocks were locked in the upper circuit, highlighting continued stock-specific interest even as headline indices traded rangebound.
Global Cues & Next Week’s Watchlist
Global headwinds kept investors cautious. Markets tracked cues from the firm US labour market, which reduced expectations of a near-term Fed rate cut. Additionally, traders await clarity on the July 9 US tariff decision — a potential flashpoint for global trade flows.
On the domestic front, all eyes will be on the progress of the monsoon season, which remains vital for rural demand and inflation management, alongside the upcoming corporate earnings season which will set the tone for sectoral leadership in the next quarter.
Market Outlook
Despite near-term global uncertainty, strong domestic liquidity, selective buying by DIIs, and contained volatility have kept downside limited. The Nifty continues to face resistance near the 25,550–25,580 zone, which could cap further upside unless a breakout is seen.
Technical analysts expect that a decisive close above this band may open the door for fresh lifetime highs in the coming weeks. Until then, traders should brace for a consolidative phase with intermittent stock-specific action.
Bottom Line:
The week’s market action underlines the importance of sector rotation — with financials and IT taking the lead while metals and select autos saw profit-taking. Going ahead, traders should track global data, FII flows, and quarterly earnings for cues.
PL Capital
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