On July 8, the Sensex and Nifty opened flat, hovering around 83,400 and 25,450 respectively. This was amid global trade uncertainties sparked by U.S. tariff threats, though optimism persisted as President Trump hinted a U.S.-India trade deal was nearing . Private banks remained resilient, led by Kotak Mahindra Bank, which jumped ~4% after strong Q1 results .
By market close, the Sensex had gained 270 points (0.32%), while the Nifty added 61 points (0.24%), supported by late-session buying . Divis Labs hit a new 52‑week high amid upbeat Q1 expectations .
