Today’s Stock Market Full Update – Top Gainers, Losers, IPOs & Outlook (August 4, 2025)

Santosh Rana 8/04/2025 07:30:00 pm

Indian Stock Market Today – NSE & BSE Performance

ensex & Nifty 50 Today Sensex closed at 73,928.46, down by 312.89 points or -0.42% Nifty 50 settled at 22,345.20, down by 92.65 points or -0.41% Midcap & Smallcap Index Nifty Midcap 100 rose 0.26% Nifty Smallcap 100 fell 0.12%.

The market showed mixed sentiment due to weak global cues, continued FII outflows, and profit booking in large caps.

Top Gainers of the Day – NSE/BSE - 4 August 2025

📊 Stock Spotlight – Major Market Movers (August 4, 2025) 1. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. Today'

Performance: Dr. Reddy’s stock gained approximately +2.1% in today’s trade. The rally was supported by strong performance in its international generics portfolio Today stock market update especially in the U.S. and Europe.NSE BSE gainers and losers

Reason for the Surge: Surge in API exports and robust pipeline in biosimilars. A recent FDA clearance for a key injectable drug helped lift investor sentiment. Positive Q1 earnings with a 19% YoY growth in profit. Today stock market update NSE BSE gainers and losers

Future Outlook: The company is well-positioned to benefit from a weak rupee, increased generic demand, and international expansion. Analysts maintain a “Buy” rating with expectations of 10–12% upside in the next quarter.NSE BSE gainers and losers

2. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Today's Performance:

HAL shares surged +2.4% to 3% during the session, marking a strong defense sector rally.

Reason for the Rally: Government announcement of additional defense contracts worth ₹6,542 crore. HAL declared an interim dividend of ₹20/share, boosting investor confidence. Global demand for indigenous fighter jets and helicopters.

Future Outlook: With India focusing on defense self-reliance, HAL stands to gain from Make-in-India and export opportunities. Analysts expect order books to double by FY27, making HAL a strong long-term play.Today stock market update.

3. Power Grid Corporation of India

Today's Performance: Power Grid declined by -1.1% today, bucking the positive sentiment in the Nifty50

Reason for the Drop: Investors engaged in profit booking after a 10% rise in the last two weeks. Sector rotation from defensive utilities to cyclical sectors like infrastructure and metals. Lack of fresh order inflow or tariff revision announcements.

Future Outlook: Despite the dip, Power Grid remains fundamentally strong. With India's EV infrastructure expansion and rural electrification, the stock may rebound in the medium term.

4. Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (SEZ)

Today's Performance: Adani Ports rose sharply by +3.5%, driven by strong pre-earnings momentum.

Reason for the Rally: Analysts expect 26% YoY growth in Q1 PAT. Cargo volume rose 7.5% YoY in July, especially from Mundra and Krishnapatnam ports. Company announced a strategic stake acquisition in a Sri Lankan container terminal.

Future Outlook: With consistent revenue growth, port diversification, and strong global trade recovery, Adani Ports is expected to see continued FII inflows. Target price revised to ₹1,460 by top brokerages.

5. Coal India Ltd.Stock Today's Performance: Coal India gained +1.8% in today’s session.

Reason for the Rise: Better-than-expected coal production in July (up 11% YoY). Increase in power demand across India led to higher coal dispatch. Improved realizations due to coal auction pricing. Future Outlook: Coal India remains critical in the thermal energy supply chain. If monsoon remains normal and industrial power demand continues, Coal India may breach ₹450 levels in the coming weeks. Investors are advised to hold with a trailing stop-loss.