The Indian stock market remained nearly unchanged on Tuesday as investors exercised caution ahead of the August 1 deadline for a potential US-India trade deal, and amid continued volatility in quarterly earnings.
The Sensex slipped marginally by 13.53 points or 0.02% to close at 82,186.81, while the Nifty 50 declined by 29.80 points or 0.12% to end at 25,060.90. The session saw early optimism fade as selling pressure emerged in heavyweight stocks like Reliance, SBI, Tata Motors, and L&amp;T.
Analysts noted that markets are caught in a narrow range, reacting sensitively to quarterly results, with investors booking profits amidst lack of a clear directional cue.
&ldquo;The mood remains mixed due to uncertainty around earnings and global cues such as the US-India trade talks,&rdquo; said analysts at Ashika Institutional Equities.
From the Sensex pack, Tata Motors, Reliance, SBI, ITC, Ultratech Cement, Infosys, HCL Tech, and Sun Pharma ended in the red, while Titan, BEL, HUL, Maruti, and Mahindra &amp; Mahindra were among the top gainers.
In the broader market, Nifty Midcap 100 fell 364 points, Nifty Smallcap 100 lost 64 points, and Nifty 100 dropped 41 points, reflecting overall caution. Sectorally, Bank Nifty, Nifty IT, and Nifty FMCG also ended in the red.
Meanwhile, the Rupee closed lower by 0.08% at 86.36, tracking weak domestic cues as traders awaited Fed Chair Powell's speech, which could influence global currency sentiment.
&ldquo;Rupee is expected to trade in a range between ₹85.75 to ₹86.60,&rdquo; said Jateen Trivedi of LKP Securities.
While FIIs continue profit booking, DIIs are offering some support, holding markets within a narrow band. Analysts believe the Q1 earnings trajectory and clarity on the US-India trade pact will determine the next leg of market movement.

Markets Flat as US-India Trade Deadline Nears

Sensex, Nifty end flat as investors await US-India trade deal clarity by August 1

Markets Flat as US-India Trade Deadline Nears

Sensex, Nifty end flat as investors await US-India trade deal clarity by August 1

July 22, 2025 | 17:14 IST