Nifty Top Gainers and Losers on July 7: HUL, Tata Consumer Lead; BEL, Tech Mahindra Drag
- 7th July 2025
- 06:00:00 PM
- 3 min read
Mumbai | July 7 – Indian equity benchmarks ended Monday’s session on a flat note as investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of the July 9 U.S. tariff decision and persistent foreign fund outflows. A late recovery in FMCG heavyweights, coupled with gains in Reliance Industries and select defensives, helped offset losses in IT, metals, and financials.
The SENSEX closed nearly unchanged, up just 9.47 points at 83,442, while the NIFTY50 ended flat at 25,461, holding near its immediate support zone.
Broader markets underperformed — with the Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.27% and the Smallcap index shedding 0.4% — as weak global cues and lack of fresh domestic triggers kept market participation tepid.
Nifty 50: Top Gainers and Losers – July 7
| Company | % Change |
| Hindustan Unilever (HUL) | 2.97% |
| Tata Consumer Products | 1.50% |
| Nestle India | 1.15% |
| Eicher Motors | 1.05% |
| Jio Financial Services | 1.03% |
| Bharat Electronics (BEL) | -2.47% |
| Tech Mahindra | -1.98% |
| ONGC | -1.57% |
| Ultratech Cement | -1.20% |
| HCL Technologies | -1.10% |
FMCG Outshines in an Otherwise Rangebound Market
- Hindustan Unileverled the charge with a near 3% rally to ₹2,409, buoyed by upbeat business updates from its FMCG peers like Marico, Dabur, and Godrej Consumer Products. Sectoral momentum also lifted Tata Consumer Products (+1.5%) and Nestle India (+1.15%).
- Jio Financial Services rose 1% as select financial counters found favour in a largely listless market. Eicher Motors also gained over 1%, rebounding after Friday’s decline.
IT, Defence, and Metals Under Pressure
- Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL)fell 2.47% as defence-linked stocks took a breather following a sharp run-up in recent weeks. Tech Mahindra slid 1.98% ahead of Q1 earnings, reflecting broader weakness across the IT pack.
- ONGC declined 1.57%, even as crude prices softened after OPEC+ supply surprises. HCL Technologies and Ultratech Cement also closed lower, dragging the indices through the session.
- Meanwhile, ICICI Bank, Infosys, BEL, and Maruti stayed in the red, reflecting subdued interest in heavyweights across key sectors.
Key Sector Moves
- FMCG Index: +1.6% – Led by gains in HUL, Dabur, GCPL
- Oil & Gas: +0.4% – Resilient despite soft crude
- IT, Media, Metals: -0.7% to -1% – Broad-based selling pressure
- Realty and PSU Banks: Flat to negative – Lacked direction
Rupee, FII Flows, and IPO Buzz
The Indian rupee ended flat at ₹85.39/USD, while FII outflows persisted. Preliminary data showed foreign investors net sold around ₹500 crore worth of equities on Monday. In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers, helping cushion some of the pressure.
In the primary market, investor focus remains on SME IPOs, which continued to draw strong response. Listings like Adcounty Media and Neetu Yoshi saw strong debuts, reinforcing the appetite in the broader IPO space.
Outlook: Rangebound with Earnings on Radar
The Nifty is expected to consolidate between 25,300–25,600 in the near term as traders weigh global cues and await clarity on the July 9 U.S. tariff policy. The upcoming Q1FY26 earnings season is also set to begin, with TCS and Tata Elxsi slated to report later this week.
Defensive sectors like FMCG and pharma may continue to outperform, while PSU and cyclical sectors could remain muted in the short term.
Bottom Line:
Markets started the week on a subdued but stable note. Defensive buying in FMCG and steady DII flows provided a floor, even as global uncertainties and foreign selling capped upside momentum. As earnings season kicks off, stock-specific volatility may increase, with investors advised to stay cautious and nimble.
PL Capital
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