Nifty & Sensex — 13 Aug 2026
Pre-Market
Section titled “Pre-Market”Markets Data
Section titled “Markets Data”Global markets show modest gains overnight with tech leading, while Indian markets face headwinds from foreign outflows and rupee stability. Neutral bias suggests balanced risk-reward as oil prices climb and volatility remains subdued. Focus stays on large-cap resilience and corporate developments amid expiry week choppiness.
| Input | Value | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| GIFT Nifty | — unavailable | — |
| S&P 500 o/n | +0.32% | +1 |
| Nasdaq o/n | +0.85% | +1 |
| US 10Y yield | 4.7 ▼ | 0 |
| DXY | 100.019 | −1 |
| FII net (prev) | -1,002.5 cr | −1 |
| DII net (prev) | +5,841.66 cr | +1 |
| USD/INR | 95.353 | 0 |
| Prev close in range | bottom third | −1 |
| India VIX | 11.7 ▲ | — |
| Brent | $88.72 ▲ | context |
| NET BIAS | Neutral | 0 |
1 of 9 inputs unavailable this morning.
- Analysts weigh in on whether large-cap stocks will outperform small-caps in the current marketThis analysis could influence investor decisions on market capitalization preferences today. — ET Markets
- South Korean equities gain as AI sector lifts SK Hynix and Samsung sharesPositive momentum in Asian tech stocks may spill over into global tech sentiment. — ET Markets
- Lenskart Solutions surges 7% post-Q1 earnings as major brokerages hike price targetsStrong earnings and bullish analyst outlook could drive retail interest in the stock. — ET Markets
- Jio Financial shares attract attention amid Bank of America's planned stake purchase in Jio CreditA major financial deal could significantly impact Jio Financial's valuation and sector sentiment. — ET Markets
- Sensex drops over 200 points as Nifty slips below 24,350 ahead of expiry-driven volatilityExpiry-related pressure may dictate short-term trading strategies in Indian indices. — ET Markets
EOD · 16:20 IST
Indian equities closed lower after failing to maintain early gains, with the Nifty and Sensex both declining. The banking sector showed relative resilience with a smaller drop. Market sentiment appeared cautious despite earlier sessions' positive momentum, as investors weighed corporate earnings against broader economic indicators. Select stocks outperformed on strong results, while auto and currency markets faced pressure.
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,395.85 | -0.71% |
| Sensex | 78,079.96 | -0.53% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,635.25 | -0.19% |
- Markets surrender early advances to close slightly upShows inability to sustain intraday momentum despite positive opening. — Moneycontrol
- Benchmarks notch third consecutive session of gains amid stabilizing volatilityHighlights continuation of bullish trend with reduced market uncertainty. — Moneycontrol
- Midday surge fueled by sharpest volatility drop in yearsDemonstrates how collapsing fear gauge propelled afternoon rally. — Moneycontrol
- Indices extend winning streak as earnings season drives selective movesEmphasizes corporate results shaping individual stock performance. — Moneycontrol
- Tata Motors passenger vehicle unit sees drastic profit contractionReveals significant automotive sector weakness despite revenue growth. — ET Markets
- Currency weakens as volatility expectations hit five-month troughIndicates subdued forex market activity despite rupee depreciation. — ET Markets
- Portfolio managers deliver strong July returns across strategiesShowcases outperformance by professional investment services. — ET Markets
- Solar Industries hits record high after earnings nearly doubleSpotlights exceptional performance in renewable energy sector. — ET Markets
- Investors eye historic tech IPO valuation surpassing SpaceXReflects intense appetite for disruptive technology offerings. — ET Markets
- Jubilant FoodWorks benefits from Domino's sales recoveryIllustrates fast-food chain's operational turnaround. — ET Markets