Nifty Holds 24,600 in Cautious Trade Ahead of US-Russia Summit; IT, Pharma Gain, Metals Lag

📰Daily Market Wrap-Up by Stock Whisperers- August 14, 2025

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August 14, 2025

August 14, 2025

📈 Market Overview:

Market Overview

Summary of the Day's Market Performance

  • The Sensex rose 57.75 points (+0.07%) to close at 80,597.66, ending marginally higher.

  • The Nifty gained 11.95 points (+0.05%) to 24,631.30, holding above 24,600.

  • Midcap index fell 0.3%, and Smallcap index shed 0.4%, showing weakness in broader markets.

  • Metal and Oil & Gas declined 1% each, Realty and FMCG fell 0.5% each, while Consumer Durables and IT rose 0.5% each.

💸 Market Transactions:

  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FII): Sold ₹2,889.54 crore

  • Domestic Institutional Investors (DII): Bought ₹3,700.12 crore

DII inflows supported the marginal gain, countering FII outflows on a volatile expiry day.

📊📑 Important Observations and Market Sentiments: Editor Special

  • Indian equities ended flat after a volatile weekly expiry session, with investors trading cautiously ahead of the US-Russia summit. IT and Pharma advanced on softer US inflation data and a dovish outlook, while Banking and Consumer Durables gained on hopes of a consumption-led recovery. Metals and Energy weakened due to falling commodity prices and oversupply concerns.

  • S&P’s upgrade of India’s credit rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook, citing policy continuity and infrastructure growth, bolstered domestic sentiment. The market is expected to trade in a tight range with a mixed bias, awaiting geopolitical outcomes from the August 15 summit.

  • Analysts expect Nifty to consolidate around 24,400–24,700, with support at 24,300—monitor summit developments and US policy shifts.

❓ DO YOU KNOW?

S&P’s upgrade is the first since 2018, raising India’s rating from BBB to BBB+ with a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in fiscal discipline and a projected 6.5% GDP growth for FY26.

📰Stock News:

Key Stock Movements and News

  • Top Gainers: Wipro, Eternal, HDFC Life, Infosys, and Asian Paints

  • Top Losers: Tata Steel, Adani Ports, Tech Mahindra, Hero MotoCorp, and Bharat Electronics

  • HDFC Bank rose, a major Sensex gainer, after RBI approval to use its share premium account for bonus shares.

  • Tech Mahindra dropped 1.53% due to weakness in its telecom/5G business.

  • UltraTech Cement fell 0.80% amid monsoon demand concerns and higher energy costs.

  • Coffee Day Enterprises was in focus after a Q1 FY26 profit of ₹23.28 crore, reversing a ₹13.28 crore loss YoY.

  • Optiemus Infracom gained after a Q1 FY26 profit of ₹14.53 crore, up from ₹12.14 crore YoY.

  • Amara Raja Energy & Mobility traded flat at ₹952 after a 33% YoY Q1 FY26 profit decline to ₹164.80 crore due to rising expenses.

  • All Time Plastics (ATPL) debuted strongly, listing at ₹314.30 (BSE) and ₹311.30 (NSE), a 13-14% premium over its ₹275 IPO price.

  • Mangal Electrical Industries’ IPO opened, aiming to raise ₹400 crore for expansion and debt repayment.

  • BlueStone Jewellery finalized allotment, influencing retail sentiment.

  • Zomato (Eternal) stayed in focus as its market cap crossed ₹3 lakh crore on strong Q1 FY26 performance.

  • Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) gained after a ₹178.64 crore order from IRCON International.

  • Ashok Leyland traded flat after approving ₹5.70 crore in Vishwa Buses and ₹300 crore in Ohm Global Mobility.

  • Muthoot Finance rose after a 10% YoY Q1 FY26 profit rise to ₹1,079 crore, hitting a record high.

Your Weekly Stock Markets Rundown: Markets Brace for Volatility as US Data, Tariffs, and Earnings Flood the Week Ahead

August 11-15, 2025

The week of August 11-15, 2025, follows a volatile close with Nifty at 24,596 and Sensex at 80,623, as US tariffs (50% on India from Aug 27) weigh on sentiment, but exemptions and DII support provide a cushion. Earnings from LIC, Bata India, and Apollo Hospitals, alongside US CPI, retail sales, and India's WPI data, will drive direction. Nifty's range (24,300-24,900) suggests consolidation with downside risks below 24,500. Opportunities in consumer, healthcare, and auto sectors amid global rate-cut optimism and domestic resilience.

👀Stocks to Focus:

  • HDFC Bank: Bonus share impact to monitor.

  • Zomato: Market cap milestone to watch.

  • Tata Steel: Metal sector weakness to observe.

📝Summary:

Indian markets rose 0.05%, with Nifty at 24,631, as IT and Consumer Durables gained on low US inflation data. DII buying offset FII outflows, though Metals lagged. Focus on the US-Russia summit for trade clarity!

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