Today’s Stock Market Closing, 06 Aug: Nifty, Sensex Extend Previous Day’s Losses; RBI Keeps Repo Rate Steady, Small-Cap Index Breaches 200-Day EMA

At the closing bell, the Nifty 50 ended down by 75.35 points or 0.31%, at 24,574.20. The Sensex slipped by 166.26  points or 0.21% to 80,543.99, as the RBI keeps the repo rate steady at 5.5%, retains "neutral" stance, and Trump's threat of tariff hikes on Indian goods this week over its Russian oil purchases weighed on stocks.

On the sectoral front, 2 out of 11 key sectoral indices ended in positive territory. Meanwhile, broader indices like Midcaps and Smallcaps recorded losses of 0.80% and 1.13%, respectively. 

Stock-Specific Highlights

Among individual stocks,

• Raymond Realty's share price tumbles 8.22% even after Q1 profit more than doubles.
• Britannia Industries' share price slid 4.13% after Q1 PAT edged up by just 2% YoY.

Nifty PSU Bank - Top Gainer of the Day

The Nifty PSU Bank index rose by 0.59%, emerging as the leading sectoral performer. Canara Bank and Union Bank emerged as top gainers among the Nifty PSU Bank index. On the flip side, the Nifty Pharma index slipped 2.03% on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump hinted at a steep tariff of up to 250% tariff rate in 12 to 18 months. Nifty Pharma index slides below 200-DEMA.

Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day

The key drivers of the index gains were:

• HDFC Bank:  +9.47 points
• Asian Paints: +6.88 points
• State Bank of India: +4.90 points

On the other hand, these stocks weighed on the index:

• Infosys: - 24.23 points
• Sun Pharma: - 11.17 points
• Divis Lab: - 9.84 points

Broader Markets Negative

The broader market indices ended on a negative note. The Mid-cap 100 index ended lower by 0.80% and the Small-cap 100 index declined by 1.13%. 

Market Breadth

As of August 6, 2025, the market breadth was in favour of declining stocks. Out of 3,071 stocks traded on the NSE, 846 advanced, 2,128 declined, and 97 remained unchanged. 

A total of 35 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 85 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 62 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 95 stocks were in lower circuits. 

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not an investment advice.