The Indian stock market ended flat on Friday after a volatile session, as strong gains in automobile shares offset losses in IT and FMCG counters.
The Sensex closed at 80,710.76, down 7.25 points or 0.01%, while the Nifty settled at 24,741.0, up 6.70 points or 0.03%. The benchmark indices swung between highs and lows amid mixed global cues and cautious investor sentiment.
Auto stocks led the rally with Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, Maruti, and Tata Motors among the top gainers. Other Sensex winners included PowerGrid, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, and Axis Bank. On the downside, IT majors like Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra, along with FMCG heavyweights ITC and Hindustan Unilever, dragged the market lower.
Sectoral performance was mixed. Nifty Auto jumped 1.25%, while Nifty Financial Services rose 0.14%. In contrast, Nifty IT slipped 507 points, and Nifty FMCG fell 1.42%.
Broader markets outperformed as mid- and small-cap indices advanced, supported by strong domestic participation. Analysts noted that the auto sector extended its gains on expectations of a demand revival, while global markets remained cautious ahead of the US jobs data, a key indicator for Federal Reserve rate cut expectations.
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Sensex, Nifty end nearly unchanged as auto gains offset IT and FMCG weakness

Stock Market Ends Flat; Auto Stocks Shine

Sensex, Nifty end nearly unchanged as auto gains offset IT and FMCG weakness

September 5, 2025 | 16:42 IST