The Indian stock market began the day with a sense of cautious optimism, but by the closing bell, it was a sea of red. The benchmark Nifty 50 index concluded the trading session on August 7, 2025, at a precarious ₹24,475, marking a notable decline of approximately 0.6%. This drop, while not catastrophic, signaled a significant shift in investor sentiment, moving from an upward trajectory to one filled with uncertainty.