NSE/BSE, Top Gainers & Top Losers Today 7 July 2025: HUL, Kotak Bank, Trent, Reliance, ITC, BEL, Tech Mahindra

The markets closed virtually unchanged on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of anticipated US tariff announcements. The NSE Nifty 50 ended almost flat, adding just 0.30 points to settle at 25,461.30, while the BSE Sensex edged up 9.61 points or 0.01 per cent to close at 83,442.50.

The lacklustre performance highlighted the widespread uncertainty surrounding the impending US-India trade agreement. With the 90-day tariff extension period nearing its end and no formal deal yet signed, market participants maintained a defensive approach, leading to subdued trading volumes and range-bound indices throughout the day.

Top Gainers

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) emerged as the top gainer, surging 3.01 per cent to ₹2,410.30 amid strong defensive buying in FMCG stocks. Kotak Mahindra Bank rose 1.07 per cent to ₹2,151.10, while Trent Ltd advanced 0.94 per cent to ₹5,500.

Reliance Industries added 0.90 per cent to ₹1,541.20 on selective buying interest, and ITC gained 0.87 per cent to ₹416.15, supported by defensive sector strength.

Top Losers

Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) led the losers, declining 2.46 per cent to ₹417.05 on profit-booking after recent gains. Tech Mahindra slipped 1.83 per cent to ₹1,624.70, while UltraTech Cement fell 1.28 per cent to ₹12,346.05.

Maruti Suzuki dropped 1.07 per cent to ₹12,512.95, and Eternal dipped 1.00 per cent to ₹258.65.

Market Insight

“The market traded sideways, as investor sentiment turned cautious amid renewed trade tensions, as the final deal with the US is expected to be postponed, adding to uncertainties in the short term,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments Ltd.

With global trade negotiations hanging in the balance, investors are expected to remain on edge in the coming sessions.

Published on July 7, 2025