Nifty & Sensex — 14 Aug 2026
Pre-Market
Section titled “Pre-Market”Markets Data
Section titled “Markets Data”Markets are expected to remain neutral with a slight positive bias, supported by overnight gains in U.S. indices and easing volatility. Rising domestic institutional investment and a stable rupee provide additional support, though foreign institutional selling and higher crude prices may weigh on sentiment.
| Input | Value | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| GIFT Nifty | — unavailable | — |
| S&P 500 o/n | +1.15% | +1 |
| Nasdaq o/n | +1.73% | +1 |
| US 10Y yield | 4.68 ▼ | 0 |
| DXY | 99.872 | 0 |
| FII net (prev) | -510.69 cr | −1 |
| DII net (prev) | +4,353.09 cr | +1 |
| USD/INR | 95.3975 | −1 |
| Prev close in range | middle third | 0 |
| India VIX | 11.51 ▲ | — |
| Brent | $87.12 ▼ | context |
| NET BIAS | Neutral | +1 |
1 of 9 inputs unavailable this morning.
- Markets edge higher but struggle to sustain gainsIt highlights the market's inability to maintain momentum despite positive movements. — Moneycontrol
- Sensex and Nifty continue upward trend for third consecutive dayIt signals sustained bullish sentiment supported by reduced volatility. — Moneycontrol
- Market rallies as volatility cools sharplyIt underscores the impact of declining volatility on market performance. — Moneycontrol
- Sensex and Nifty extend gains for third day, focus shifts to Q4 resultsIt emphasizes the role of earnings reports in driving stock-specific movements. — Moneycontrol
- Honasa Consumer shares surge 4% on strong Q1 resultsIt reflects positive investor sentiment driven by robust earnings and analyst forecasts. — ET Markets
EOD · 16:20 IST
Markets closed lower after failing to sustain early gains, with both major indices declining. The session saw volatile swings as investors weighed corporate earnings prospects against broader economic concerns. While some individual stocks benefited from deal activity, most sectors faced pressure, particularly in the broader market. Currency and crypto markets reflected cautious sentiment despite intermittent rallies during the trading day.
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,366 | -0.89% |
| Sensex | 78,009.25 | -0.68% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,491.1 | -0.34% |
- Markets surrender early advances to close slightly upThis highlighted the session's volatility as early optimism faded by closing. — Moneycontrol
- Benchmarks extend winning streak amid declining volatilitySustained gains signaled resilience despite broader market uncertainty. — Moneycontrol
- Midday surge follows sharp drop in fear gaugeThe VIX's plunge to multi-year lows fueled a temporary rally. — Moneycontrol
- Indices notch third straight gain ahead of earnings seasonInvestors positioned for upcoming corporate results driving individual stocks. — Moneycontrol
- Adani Energy rises on transmission asset acquisitionSector-specific M&A activity provided isolated upside in power stocks. — ET Markets
- Rupee ends week weaker despite central bank supportCurrency markets reflected persistent macroeconomic pressures. — ET Markets
- Benchmarks retreat as small-caps under pressureBroader market weakness overshadowed large-cap performance. — ET Markets
- Quest Global reportedly hires IPO underwritersPotential new listing signaled continued primary market activity. — ET Markets
- Bitcoin stalls near key level despite inflation dataCrypto markets showed muted reaction to macroeconomic cues. — ET Markets
- Exchanges diversify into multipurpose financial platformsIndustry evolution pointed to crypto's mainstream integration. — ET Markets