Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex were off to a weak start, kicking off the new month on a cautious note as fresh tariff actions by the US weigh on sentiment. In a surprise move, Donald Trump has raised import duties on Canadian goods to 35 percent from 25 percent, keeping global investors on edge. HUL was the brightest spark, rising 4 percent and extending gains after strong Q1 earnings.

Sectoral indices traded mixed on Thursday with a slight bearish tilt. Nifty Metal was the biggest laggard, down 1.02 percent, followed by Nifty IT, which slipped 0.77 percent. Nifty PSU Bank and Oil & Gas fell 0.53 percent and 0.44 percent, respectively. The Auto, Bank, Consumer Durables, Private Bank, Midcap 100, and Smallcap 100 indices also edged lower. In contrast, Nifty FMCG was the standout gainer, rising 1.36 percent, while Nifty Media added 0.40 percent. Indices like Energy, Infra, Realty, and Pharma remained flat. Meanwhile, India VIX rose nearly 2 percent to 11.77, indicating a slight uptick in market volatility.

Among individual stocks, Maruti Suzuki rose over a percent after the company reported 2 percent rise in net profit at Rs 3,712 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The carmaker's revenue rose 8 percent to Rs 38,414 crore in Q1 FY26 as against Rs 35,531 crore a year ago. Jefferies has maintained a Buy rating on Maruti Suzuki, raising the target price to Rs 14,750 from Rs 13,600.

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