Indian Equities Plunge on US Tariffs: Nifty 50, Sensex Decline; Adani, Tata Steel Lead Losses

Nifty 50

Indian equities experienced a downturn on July 31, 2025, halting a brief period of recovery as concerns over global trade tensions re-emerged. The broader market reflected a cautious investor sentiment, particularly impacted by the United States’ declaration of 25% tariffs on specific Indian exports, which are set to commence from August 1.

Furthermore, the market mood was pressured by penalties linked to India’s existing defence and energy relationships with Russia. On this day, the Sensex registered a decline of 296 points, closing at 81,185.58, while the Nifty 50 shed 86.70 points, ending the trading day at 24,768.35. This report delves into the performance of key Nifty 50 constituents on July 31, 2025.

Adani Enterprises Limited down by 4.06%:

Adani Enterprises Limited, a Nifty 50 constituent classified under the Trading – Minerals basic industry, saw its share price decline on July 31, 2025. The equity closed at ₹2,430.70, reflecting a decrease of ₹102.90, or 4.06% from its previous close of ₹2,532.90. On this day, 14.58 Lakhs shares were traded, amounting to a traded value of ₹359.52 Crore.

The market capitalization of the firm was ₹2,80,465.92 Crore, of which ₹63,120.26 Crore was its free float market capitalization. The percentage of deliverable quantity to traded quantity was 23.72%, and the applicable margin rate was 21.42. The 52-week high for the stock was ₹3,258.00 (recorded on 01-Aug-2024), and its 52-week low was ₹2,025.00 (recorded on 22-Nov-2024). The company was listed on June 4, 1997.

Tata Steel Limited down by 2.52%;

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Also a component of the Nifty 50 index and operating in the Iron & Steel basic industry, Tata Steel Limited experienced a fall in its share price. On July 31, 2025, its equity closed at ₹157.94, down by ₹4.06, which represents a 2.52% decrease from its previous close of ₹161.36. The trading volume for the day was substantial, with 262.14 Lakhs shares traded, resulting in a traded value of ₹419.82 Crore.

Tata Steel’s total market capitalization was ₹1,96,365.88 Crore, and its free float market capitalization was ₹1,29,719.89 Crore. The deliverable quantity accounted for 32.29% of the total traded quantity, with an applicable margin rate of 15.00.The company’s adjusted P/E was 45.83. On September 30, 2024, the stock reached its 52-week high of ₹170.18, and on January 13, 2025, it fell to ₹122.62. The listing date of Tata Steel Limited was November 18, 1998.

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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited down by 1.95%:

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a Nifty 50 listed company from the Pharmaceuticals basic industry, also witnessed a negative close. The stock concluded the trading day on July 31, 2025, at ₹1,706.70, marking a decline of ₹33.80 or 1.95% from its prior close of ₹1,733.80. The traded volume reached 32.33 Lakhs shares, with a corresponding traded value of ₹557.04 Crore.

The company’s total market capitalization was ₹4,07,886.94 Crore, and its free float market capitalization was ₹1,82,795.76 Crore. The percentage of deliverable quantity to traded quantity stood at 38.88%, and the applicable margin rate was 12.50.

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Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited down by 1.93%:

Another Nifty 50 constituent within the Pharmaceuticals industry, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, also ended the day lower. On July 31, 2025, the stock closed at ₹1,270.30, representing a decrease of ₹25.00, or 1.93%, from its previous close of ₹1,292.10. The traded volume for the day was 19.69 Lakhs shares, with a traded value of ₹250.80 Crore.

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The total market capitalization for Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited was ₹1,05,749.86 Crore, and its free float market capitalization was ₹76,944.02 Crore. The percentage of deliverable quantity to traded quantity was 45.43%, and the applicable margin rate was 12.50. The Adjusted P/E for the company was 18.83. The stock recorded a 52-week high of ₹1,421.49 (on 21-Aug-2024) and a 52-week low of ₹1,020.00 (on 07-Apr-2025). The listing date for the company was May 30, 2003.

NTPC Limited down by 1.51%:

NTPC Limited, a Nifty 50 company specialising in Power Generation, also experienced a decline. Its equity closed at ₹334.25 on July 31, 2025, down by ₹5.10, which translates to a 1.51% decrease from its prior close of ₹338.80. The trading activity showed a volume of 89.35 Lakhs shares, contributing to a traded value of ₹301.08 Crore.

The total market capitalization of NTPC Limited was ₹3,23,577.75 Crore, with a free float market capitalization of ₹1,57,789.78 Crore. The percentage of deliverable quantity to traded quantity was notably higher at 64.33%, and the applicable margin rate was 13.83. NTPC Limited was listed on November 5, 2004.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited down by 1.43%:

Rounding out the analysis of Nifty 50 constituents, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited, involved in Port & Port services, also closed in negative territory. On July 31, 2025, the stock closed at ₹1,373.10, a decrease of ₹20.00 or 1.43% from its previous close of ₹1,394.00. The traded volume was 14.13 Lakhs shares, generating a traded value of ₹195.37 Crore.

The total market capitalization stood at ₹2,96,803.09 Crore, and the free float market capitalization was ₹1,01,121.11 Crore. The percentage of deliverable quantity to traded quantity was 46.08%, with an applicable margin rate of 17.77. The Adjusted P/E for the company was 27.06.

The market performance on July 31, 2025, for these Nifty 50 companies broadly mirrored the cautious sentiment observed across the Indian equities landscape, influenced by escalating global trade dynamics.

DisclaimerThe information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. We are not registered financial advisors. Please conduct your own research and consult a qualified advisor before making investment decisions. Any investment decisions you make based on this information are solely at your own risk.


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