Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close in Green, Packaging Sector Shines

1 min read     Updated on 08 Jul 2025, 03:32 PM
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Overview

Indian stock markets ended positively on Tuesday, with Nifty 50 up 0.25% at 25,524.50 and Sensex gaining 0.32% to 83,712.51. Packaging sector led gains (+3.13%), while Diamond, Gems and Jewellery sector declined (-4.22%). Titan Company Ltd faced selling pressure despite positive Q1 updates, closing down 6.17%. Market breadth was slightly negative with 2,294 declining scrips versus 2,101 advancing out of 4,395 traded.

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Market Overview

The Indian stock markets concluded on a positive note on Tuesday, with both the NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex registering gains. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,524.50, up 63.20 points or 0.25% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended the day at 83,712.51, marking an increase of 270.01 points or 0.32%.

Sectoral Performance

Top Performing Sectors

  1. Packaging (Avg. Per Change: +3.13%)
  2. Printing & Stationery (Avg. Per Change: +2.56%)
  3. Castings, Forgings & Fasteners (Avg. Per Change: +1.65%)
  4. Transport (Avg. Per Change: +1.39%)
  5. Unnamed Sector (Avg. Per Change: +0.90%)

Underperforming Sectors

  1. Diamond, Gems and Jewellery (Avg. Per Change: -4.22%)
  2. Telecomm Equipment & Infra Services (Avg. Per Change: -2.74%)
  3. Education (Avg. Per Change: -1.07%)
  4. Aviation (Avg. Per Change: -1.05%)
  5. Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment (Avg. Per Change: -0.89%)

Buzzing Stocks

Titan Company Ltd was in focus today following its Q1 business update. Despite reporting a 17% growth in standalone domestic jewellery business and positive analyst outlooks, the stock faced selling pressure. Titan's shares closed at ₹3,440, down 6.17% for the day.

Key highlights from Titan's Q1 FY2026 update include:

  • 49% YoY growth in international business
  • 23% growth in watches segment
  • 18% growth in domestic jewellery segment, despite gold price volatility
  • Overall store count increased to 3,322, with new additions in India and UAE

Market Breadth

The overall market breadth was slightly negative. Out of 4,395 scrips traded:

  • Advancing Scrips: 2,101
  • Declining Scrips: 2,294
Market Breadth Count
Total Traded 4,395
Positive Scrips 2,101
Negative Scrips 2,294

Conclusion

The Indian markets closed in the green, with both Nifty and Sensex showing modest gains. The Packaging sector emerged as the top performer, while the Diamond, Gems and Jewellery sector faced the most significant decline. Despite positive business updates, Titan Company Ltd experienced a notable drop in share price, highlighting the day's mixed market sentiment.

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