On August 29, India’s stock market was in the red for the 3rd consecutive day as a combination of fragile investor mentality and rise in US tariffs weighed on the Equity market. Both the Nifty and the Sensex declined for the third successive session. Swan Energy, BSE, TBO Tek, M&M, and Reliance Power were among the top losers.
India’s equity market ended in the red on August 29, 2025, signaling a losing streak of three trading sessions for the Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex. Both indices faltered as the market followed weak global cues. Investors mood was further sour as a higher US tariff made its way into the headlines, prompting a selling spree across the board. The Top Gainers & Losers list was indicative of wide swings in market volatility with some quick-paced moves in particular shares.
Market Performance Overview
Currently, the Nifty 50 is down by 0.3% to a level of 24,426 points. The S&P BSE Sensex has dropped by 0.34% to 79,809 points and thus, has crossed the 80,000 mark from below.
On the other hand, the market beyond 50 also showed a negative trend with Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 declining by more than 0.5% each. Most sectoral indices have experienced a steep decline, with only Nifty FMCG and Nifty Consumer Durables remaining, which have barely managed to maintain their upward trend.
On top of that, Nifty Realty (down 1.44%) and Nifty Oil & Gas (down 1.12%) were the worst performing sectors showing investors fears of rising expenses and diminished appetite for fresh investments.
Top Gainers & Losers Today
Few stocks might have moved against the general bearish trend, but the market went down mainly due to heavyweights. Among the major losers were:
- Swan Energy – Went down with the selling pressure triggered by expected low earnings.
- BSE Ltd – Dropped after a short profit-booking period following recent rallies.
- TBO Tek – Made a downward correction after a hard time in the travel tech sector.
- Mahindra & Mahindra – Slipped as there were worries concerning auto demand to the sector.
- Reliance Power – Dropped as energy sector-related stocks were the subjects of a sell-off.
These Top Gainers & Losers portray the ever-present caution that influences Indian stock markets as global and domestic issues collide.
Also Read: Market Alert: Top Gainers and Losers You Must Watch Today
Foreign Investors and Market Pressure
The FPI selling trend became more intense as the net outflows were over USD 4.63 billion (₹38,590 crore) in just August 2025. The continuous sales weighed heavily on domestic stocks, thus, deepening the losses of frontline market indices.
Sectoral Snapshot
- Realty & Oil & Gas – Laggards of the last week because these two sectors are very sensitive to global crude movements and domestic cost pressures.
- FMCG & Consumer Durables – Sole winners as the defensive nature of the stocks provided the required stability.
- Banking & IT – Slightly negative, mirroring the global economic uncertainty theme.
The contrary sectoral performance highlights the restrained investor commitment to defensive sectors, typically preferred during market turbulence.
Monthly Market Recap
The August results are the reason why Indian stocks have fallen for two straight months. Overall, both Nifty and Sensex have decreased by more than 1%. The main negative factors are the weak global cues, the continuous risk of inflation, and the higher US tariffs that are overshadowing the domestic growth resilience.
Expert Insights on Top Gainers & Losers
Experts on the market indicate that even with the solidness of the Indian fundamentals over the long haul, the near-term perspective is tinged by:
- Trade-related global tensions caused by the increase of tariffs.
- Persistent FPI outflows that have a heavy impact on liquidity.
- Overvaluation worries in the mid- and small-cap stocks.
The majority of analysts say that the present uncertainty will continue to cause market volatility until there will be clear indications related to global trade policies and interest rates.
Q1: What were the reasons for the drop of Nifty and Sensex on August 29?
The causes of the decline of both indices were weak investor sentiment, the worry of tariffs at the global level, and a large volume of FPI outflows.
Q2: What sectors were affected the most?
The Energy sector along with the Oil & Gas dominated the fall whereas FMCG and Consumer Durables did not experience any significant moves.
Q3: Which stocks had a bad day?
Among the top losers were Swan Energy, BSE, TBO Tek, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Reliance Power.
READ MORE ON
