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Today’s share market’s key developments include: Hindustan Zinc to invest $438M in a reprocessing plant, NTPC targets $80B by 2032, Reliance takes stake in Naturedge JV, GMR Airports mulls fundraising, while FIIs bought Rs.550.85 Cr and DIIs Rs.4,103.81 Cr in equities. | Source: Bajaj Broking Research Desk.
3:30 PM IST
Closing Bell | Sensex ends 370 points higher | Nifty holds above 24,950
The Sensex closed 370 points higher while the Nifty held above 24,950 on Tuesday, supported by gains in Tata Motors and Adani Ports, both rising 3%. Realty stocks recorded marginal gains with DLF, Lodha Developers, Sobha, Godrej Properties, and Oberoi Realty edging higher. Sarda Energy gained 1.17% after securing the Senduri coal mine bid in Madhya Pradesh on a 9.5% revenue-sharing deal. BlueStone Jewellery surged 6.77% on its market debut, lifting founder Gaurav Singh Kushwaha’s net worth to Rs.1,300 crore.
1:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | 1:30 PM IST | 19 Aug 2025 | Sensex up 350 points | Nifty above 24,500
The Sensex gained over 350 points, while the Nifty crossed 24,500, reflecting positive market momentum. Edelweiss AMC announced the launch of its GIFT City branch along with the India Multimanager Equity Fund – Series I, a Category III AIF investing across flexicap and midcap schemes. India’s $4.27 trillion economy continues to attract global interest. Meanwhile, BlueStone founder Gaurav Singh Kushwaha’s net worth hit Rs.1,300 crore after the IPO. Top market movers included KIOCL, GE Power, and Vardhman Textiles.
12:20 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex gains 450 points | Nifty tops 25,000
Equity benchmarks advanced on Monday with the Sensex climbing over 450 points and the Nifty closing above 25,000. Patel Retail’s IPO was fully subscribed on Day 1, led by strong QIB demand at 6.85 times. Retail participation stood at 1.57 times and NIIs at 2.20 times. All Time Plastics surged 8.5% to Rs 316.20 after Vibhav Manish Chokhani acquired a 0.53% stake worth Rs 10.05 crore. Top gainers included KIOCL, GE Power India, and Embassy Developments.
11:40 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex adds 200+ points | Nifty tops 24,900
The Sensex advanced over 200 points while the Nifty moved past 24,900, supported by PSU bank stocks that rebounded after a weak start. Gains were seen in Canara Bank, SBI, UCO Bank, PNB, and Bank of Baroda. Aditya Birla Capital and CCL Products touched fresh 52-week highs, while JK Cement slipped. Textile counters such as Vardhman Textiles, Alok Industries, and Arvind rallied up to 8% after the government scrapped import duty on cotton, boosting sector sentiment.
10:50 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update| Sensex climbs 150 points | Nifty tops 24,900
Sensex added over 150 points while Nifty crossed 24,900 in today’s trade. Bajaj Finance gained 30.5% in 2025, with GST reform hopes and a sovereign rating upgrade boosting outlook. Fertiliser stocks rallied up to 5% as China lifted export curbs on fertilisers and minerals. Intel secured a $2 billion SoftBank investment, aiding its recovery. PPFAS Mutual Fund raised stakes in Jio Financial while cutting Reliance exposure. Auto stocks extended gains, with Tata Motors, TVS Motor, and Motherson posting notable rises.
9:20 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | GIFT Nifty signals a positive start
GIFT Nifty indicated a positive opening for Indian equities. Oil prices slipped in early Asian trade as optimism grew over possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks initiated by U.S. mediation. Gold stayed steady, with investors awaiting the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting for policy signals. Wall Street ended flat ahead of retail earnings and the same Fed symposium, while energy stocks rose on subsidy news. Asian shares showed a mixed trend, with oil developments dominating investor attention after diplomatic meetings.
GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a flat to positive start to the Indian market. Nifty spot in today's session is likely to consolidate in the range of 24,700-25,050.
INDIA VIX: 12.34 | -0.015 (0.12%) ↓ today
1. Hindustan Zinc - To invest $438M in a tailings reprocessing plant.
2- NTPC - Plans to invest $80 billion by 2032 to boost output.
3- Reliance Industries - Says unit buys majority stake in JV with Naturedge Beverages.
4- GMR Airports - Board to meet on Aug. 21, to consider fundraising.
5- FIIs Net Buy ₹550.85 Cr , while DIIs Net Buy ₹4,103.81 Cr In Equities yesterday(Provisional).
Treasury Yield:
Treasury yields ticked slightly higher on Monday. The benchmark 10-year note yield rose 1 basis point to 4.339%.
Currency:
The dollar gained on Monday. The US Dollar was up 0.30% and is currently at 98 levels.
Commodities:
Gold prices were largely steady on Monday. Spot gold was marginally down at $3,333.32 per ounce.
Oil prices rose on Monday. Brent crude futures rose 1.14%, to close at $66.60 a barrel.
General Trends:
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Tuesday following the range bound trade in the US.
Sector-Specific Indicator:
Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark ticked up 0.1%, after closing at a record high in its previous session, while the broader Topix index was flat.
In South Korea, the Kospi index fell 0.2% in early trade, while the small-cap Kosdaq declined by 0.33%.
Market in Previous Session:
Benchmark indices staged a strong rally of around 1% each, driven by sharp gains in auto, consumption, metal, and realty stocks. Investor sentiment was buoyed by reports of a streamlined Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, expected to boost spending and fuel consumption.
The Nifty opened on a strong note and climbed to an intraday high of 25,022 during mid-session. However, some profit booking at higher levels led the index to pare a portion of its gains.
The Sensex ended higher by 676.09 points or +0.84% at 81,273.75, while the Nifty 50 surged 245.65 points +1.00% to settle at 24,876.95.
Sector-wise, Nifty Auto led the charge with a stellar gain of 4.18%, followed by Nifty Realty, which rose 2.17%, and Nifty Metal, up 1.86%. FMCG and PSU Bank indices also traded positively, advancing 1.2% and 0.4%, respectively. On the downside, Nifty IT dipped 0.57%, while Energy, Pharma, and Media sectors remained largely flat.
Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap 100 rising 1.08% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 adding 1.38%.
Nifty Short-Term Outlook:
The index formed a bear candle with a sizable upper shadow and a bullish gap below its base ( 24631-24852), signaling profit booking around the 25,000 levels post a gap up opening. The index in the process closed above the 20- and 50-day EMA.
Going ahead a follow through strength above Monday’s high (25022) will open upside towards 25,250 levels in the coming sessions. Failure to do so will signal consolidation in the range of 25,000-24,500.
Immediate support for Nifty is placed at 24,500 levels, 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 24,960, followed by 25,050 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 24,790, followed by 24,700.
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:
Put writers remain active across strikes from 24,800 to 25,000, reflecting a positive bias in the index.
On the higher side, major call OI is concentrated at 25,000, which stands as the immediate resistance. A move beyond this level could trigger a short-covering rally.
The unwinding of call writers alongside fresh participation from put writers further strengthens the positive outlook.
As per the option chain, the deciding range lies between 24,800 and 25,000; a breakout from this band will likely set the next directional move.
Meanwhile, the Put-Call Ratio (PCR) has eased slightly by 0.01 to 1.00.
Bank Nifty:
Bank Nifty option data shows a clear dominance of put writers from 55,700 to 56,000 strikes, while call writers have unwound positions at lower levels, indicating the possibility of a short-covering move.
Notably, in-the-money put writing reflects confidence among put writers, hinting at a continuation of the positive trend.
On the upside, 56,000 remains the immediate hurdle; a sustained move above this could open the path towards 57,000. Conversely, a close below 55,500 would negate this bullish setup.
As per the option chain, the deciding range is between 55,500 and 56,000, and a breakout from this band will determine the next directional move.
The PCR has inched up by 0.01 to 0.77.
Performance Overview:
The S&P 500 ended slightly lower on Monday, as investors digested a meeting between Ukrainian President and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington and looked ahead to the upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium.
Sector-Specific Index:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 33 points, or 0.1%, the S&P 500 index slipped 0.02%, while the NASDAQ Composite added 0.03%.
During his meeting with Zelensky, Trump on Monday said the U.S. would be involved in security assistance for Ukraine, though stopped short of providing further details what exactly that would look like.
Trump also added that he would call Russian President Vladimir Putin today following the meeting with Zelensky that could pave the ground to a potential trilateral meeting between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia, though cautioned that it may or may not happen.
Economic Indicators:
The main economic focus this week is squarely on Federal Reserve Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday, which is expected to provide more cues on interest rates.
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