BAJAJ BROKING
Today’s share market’s key developments include: UltraTech plans stake sale in IndiaCements via OFS, Sula Vineyards eyes premium spirits entry, and Jupiter Wagons secures Vande Bharat order. Promoters to divest in Clean Sciences, while FIIs net sold Rs.1,100 Cr and DIIs net bought Rs.1,806 Cr. | Source: Bajaj Broking Research Desk.
4:00 PM IST
Closing Bell | Sensex ends 142 points higher | Nifty above 25,050
The Sensex extended its winning streak for the sixth straight session, closing 142 points higher, while the Nifty settled above 25,050. Among Nifty gainers were KIOCL (10.42%), IDBI Bank (8.23%), Lemon Tree Hotels (6.93%), and Kaveri Seed (6.03%). Timescan Logistics also advanced nearly 5%. On the losing side, JK Cement fell 5.38%, Carborundum Universal slipped 4.52%, and Vakrangee declined 3.72%. DSJ Keep Learning and MCX dropped over 3%. Pharma majors Cipla and Dr Reddy’s gained 3% and 2% respectively.
2:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex climbs 300 pts | Nifty tops 25,100
Sensex advanced 300 points while Nifty crossed 25,100. Mizoram posted the sharpest monthly AAUM growth at 11.94% in July, with Nagaland leading annual growth at 84.43%. Maharashtra contributed 40.64% to AAUM, and the top five states together made up over 67%. Equity schemes dominated with 54.56% share; Ladakh had the highest equity allocation at 90.95%. Shanghai Composite hit a decade high at 3,771.10, lifted by fintech and stablecoin shares. KIOCL and Kaveri Seed gained, while Carborundum and Tata Communications declined.
1:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex up 200 points | Nifty crosses 25,100
Equity benchmarks gained with Sensex rising 200 points and Nifty crossing 25,100. JP Morgan maintained an ‘overweight’ rating on Reliance Industries with a ₹1,695 target, citing attractive valuations, high holding company discount, and retail strength. Reliance Power and Reliance Infrastructure extended their rally, hitting upper circuits on renewable energy and solar project developments. Tata Capital prepares a $2 billion IPO ahead of RBI’s September 30 listing deadline. Key movers included KIOCL, Kaveri Seed, New India Assurance, while Carborundum and Raymond declined.
12:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex climbs 200 points | Nifty crosses 25,100
The Sensex rose 200 points while the Nifty crossed 25,100 in Thursday’s trade. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd gained after securing approval for 97 upgraded Tejas jets, with analysts eyeing levels near Rs 6,325. Federal Bank shares trade ex-dividend on August 22 for a Rs 1.20 payout, continuing its record of consistent dividends despite a 15% profit fall in Q1 FY26. Meanwhile, FIIs pulled Rs 1.2 lakh crore from India in 2025, shifting allocations to China and Korea.
10:30 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex climbs 300 points | Nifty crosses 25,100
The Sensex rose 300 points while the Nifty crossed 25,100, led by gains in insurance stocks after reports of possible GST relief on premiums. SBI Life, HDFC Life, LIC, and ICICI Prudential edged higher. Government bond yields stayed flat at 6.50% amid fiscal concerns. In early trade, Vodafone Idea slipped while New India Assurance surged nearly 7%. Ola Electric fell over 5% as VAHAN data showed rival Ather ahead in registrations, raising questions over market share.
9:20 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex up 200 points | Nifty tops 25,100
Sensex rose by 200 points while Nifty crossed 25,100 in today’s trade. Aditya Birla ARC, a JV between Varde Group and Aditya Birla Capital, reported a 40% IRR, the highest among ARCs. Tata Capital plans its IPO by September 30 to meet RBI’s mandate for upper-layer NBFCs. Fed officials remained divided on rate policy amid weak job data and rising unemployment. RBI issued draft norms on counterparty credit risk in derivatives. Renewable energy firms await SEBI nod for IPO fundraising.
GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a flat start to the Indian market. Nifty spot in today's session is likely to consolidate in the range of 24,900-25,200.
INDIA VIX: 11.78 | -0.0050 (0.042%) ↓ today
1. UltraTech board approves selling up to 6.49% stake in IndiaCements via OFS.
2. Sula Vineyards eyes entry into the premium spirits market via acquisition.
3. Jupiter Wagons gets Letter of Intent worth ₹215 cr for supply of 5,376 wheelsets for Vande Bharat Train.
4. Promoters - Ashok Boob & Krishna Boob likely to sell up to 24% stake in Clean Sciences via block deal.
5. FIIs Net Sell ₹1,100.09 Cr, while DIIs Net Buy ₹1,806.34 Cr In Equities yesterday (Provisional).
Treasury Yield:
U.S. Treasury yields inched lower on Wednesday as investors analyzed the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes from July. The 10-year Treasury yield dipped about 1 basis point to 4.289%.
Currency:
The dollar fell on Wednesday. The dollar index was last down 0.16% on the day at 98.16.
Commodities:
Spot gold was up 0.9% to $3,345.38 per ounce.
Brent crude futures rose 1% to $66.45 a barrel.
General Trends:
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose as investors assessed the four-day losing streak for the S&P 500, led by declines in tech stocks.
Sector-Specific Indicator:
Japan’s Nikkei 225 was down 0.21% in early trade, while the broader Topix index ticked down 0.4%.
In South Korea, the Kospi index rose 0.81%, while the small-cap Kosdaq increased by 0.62%.
Market in Previous Session:
Indian benchmark indices extended their winning streak for the fifth straight session on August 20th , closing on a firm note and reinforcing the prevailing bullish momentum. Investor sentiment remains buoyed by the ongoing support from GST reforms. Additionally, expectations of a potential rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve further fueled the upward momentum.
At close, the Sensex was up 213.45 points or 0.26 percent at 81,857.84, and the Nifty was up 69.90 points or 0.28 percent at 25,050.55.
Broader market indices mirrored the positive sentiment, with both Midcap and Small-cap segments edging higher by 0.4% & 0.3% % respectively.
Sectoral trends were mixed during the session. Nifty IT spearheaded the rally with a robust 2.6% advance, trailed by Nifty FMCG (+1.39%) and Nifty Realty (+1.06%). Mild gains were also seen in Nifty Metal, Energy, Infra, and Auto.
Conversely, Nifty Media emerged as the major laggard with a 1.98% decline, while Nifty Pharma (-0.44%) and Nifty PSU Bank (-0.27%) also closed in the red.
Nifty Short-Term Outlook:
The index formed a second consecutive bull candle signaling continuation of the positive momentum as index continues to hold above the 20- & and 50-day EMA.
Going ahead, index sustaining above Monday’s gap area ( 24631-24852) will keep the bias positive and will gradually open upside towards 25,250 levels in the coming sessions.
Immediate support for Nifty is placed at 24,600-24,500 levels being the Monday’s gap up area and the 100 days EMA. While key support is placed around 24,000–24,200 range marked by the confluence of the 200-days EMA and an ascending trendline drawn from the February and March 2025 swing highs, making it a key demand zone for the near term.
Intraday Levels:
Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 25,130, followed by 25,200 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 24,930, followed by 24,850.
Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 55,970, followed by 56,250, while downside support is found at 55,510, followed by 55,250.
Nifty:
The highest call OI stands at 25,500 followed by 25,100, while the highest put OI is at 25,000 followed by 24,900.
In the previous session, call unwinding was observed in the 24,900–25,000 zone, along with put writing below 25,000, which indicates a positive bias for the index.
However, fresh call writing above 25,050 suggests immediate resistance at higher levels. A sustained move above 25,100, coupled with call unwinding, could trigger further bullish momentum.
On the downside, 25,000 remains a key support level; if this breaks, the index may slip towards 24,900. The put–call ratio currently stands at 1.28, reflecting a bullish undertone.
Bank Nifty:
For Bank Nifty, the highest call and put OI is placed at 57,000, making it the pivotal level for the upcoming expiry.
In the last session, significant call writing was seen above 55,700, highlighting stiff resistance, while put unwinding below 55,900 raises some caution.
On the support front, 55,500 is a critical level to monitor; a breach of this may drag the index towards 55,000.
On the higher side, 56,000 remains a key resistance zone. The put–call ratio currently stands at 0.76, indicating a bearish-to-neutral sentiment.
Performance Overview:
The S&P 500 closed lower on Wednesday for a fourth-straight day, as Nvidia continued to lose steam, dragging tech lower, ahead of its results next week.
Sector-Specific Index:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 15 points, or 0.04%, while the S&P 500 index dropped 0.3%, and the NASDAQ Composite fell 0.7%.
NVIDIA Corporation shares were down more than 3% after falling 3.5% on Tuesday as investors continued to opt for caution ahead of the chipmaker’s results next week.
Federal Reserve policymakers continued to echo a patient approach on further rate cuts, pointing to early signs of tariff-induced inflation that suggest it would be appropriate to wait for clarity on the full impact of President Trump’s tariffs, according to the minutes of the Fed’s July 29-30 meeting.
Economic Indicators:
Further clues on monetary policy is slated for later this week on Friday, when Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivers remarks at the Jackson Hole conference this week.
Retail giant Walmart Inc is now set to report earnings on Thursday, offering up more cues on the U.S. consumer.
Stay on top of the latest market news with Bajaj Broking’s insights. Our point-to-point expert analysis digs deep into the surface, empowering you with a unique perspective on domestic and global stock market events. Get all the current share market news, including US share market updates and the trade set up for today, in one place to make wise investment decisions.
Share this article:
Disclaimer :
The information on this website is provided on "AS IS" basis. Bajaj Broking (BFSL) does not warrant the accuracy of the information given herein, either expressly or impliedly, for any particular purpose and expressly disclaims any warranties of merchantability or suitability for any particular purpose. While BFSL strives to ensure accuracy, it does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information. Users are advised to independently verify details and stay updated with any changes.
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and is subject to change without prior notice. BFSL shall not be responsible for any consequences arising from reliance on the information provided herein and shall not be held responsible for all or any actions that may subsequently result in any loss, damage and or liability. Interest rates, fees, and charges etc., are revised from time to time, for the latest details please refer to our Pricing page.
Neither the information, nor any opinion contained in this website constitutes a solicitation or offer by BFSL or its affiliates to buy or sell any securities, futures, options or other financial instruments or provide any investment advice or service.
BFSL is acting as distributor for non-broking products/ services such as IPO, Mutual Fund, Insurance, PMS, and NPS. These are not Exchange Traded Products. For more details on risk factors, terms and conditions please read the sales brochure carefully before investing.
Investments in the securities market are subject to market risk, read all related documents carefully before investing. This content is for educational purposes only. Securities quoted are exemplary and not recommendatory.
For more disclaimer, check here : https://www.bajajbroking.in/disclaimer
Level up your stock market experience: Download the Bajaj Broking App for effortless investing and trading