On August 11, 2025, the Indian stock market rebounded sharply, snapping a six-week losing streak, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining nearly 1% to close at a one-week high. Strong buying in oil, auto, and banking stocks, coupled with fresh foreign fund inflows, drove the rally amid easing US tariff concerns and positive global cues. Below is a precise summary of the day’s market performance, key drivers, and sectoral trends.
Market Performance
BSE Sensex: Gained 746.29 points (0.93%) to close at 80,604.08, with an intraday high of 80,636.05 and a low of 79,885.36.
NSE Nifty 50: Rose 221.75 points (0.91%) to settle at 24,585.05, trading between 24,363.30 and 24,585.05 intraday.
Market Breadth: On the BSE, 2,223 stocks advanced, 1,886 declined, and 181 were unchanged out of 4,290 traded stocks. About 277 stocks hit the upper circuit, and 262 hit the lower circuit.
Volatility: The India VIX rose 1.53% to ~12.22, indicating moderate uncertainty despite the rally.
Key Drivers
Global Market Cues: Positive global sentiment, with the S&P 500 futures up 0.3% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng (+0.5%), supported the rally. Easing US tariff jitters and optimism around the US-Russia summit (August 15) lifted investor confidence.
Earnings Season: Strong Q1 FY26 earnings from State Bank of India and Tata Motors, alongside bargain hunting after recent losses, fueled gains.
FII and DII Activity: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought ~₹1,932.81 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased ~₹2,000 crore, driving the upsurge.
Rupee Movement: The Indian rupee closed unchanged at 87.66 against the US dollar, supported by RBI interventions and FII inflows.
Domestic Macros: Robust GST collections (₹2.01 lakh crore, May 2025) and an above-normal monsoon bolstered sentiment, with focus on upcoming CPI data.
Sectoral Highlights
Sectoral Trends: Nifty PSU Bank (+2.2%), Realty (+1.86%), Healthcare (+1.12%), and Auto (+1.03%) led gains, while Consumer Durables was the only laggard (-0.5%). Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 rose 0.79% and 0.35%, respectively.
Broader Market: Gains were broad-based, with large-cap banking, auto, and oil stocks leading, supported by mid and small-cap recovery.
Market Sentiment: The market opened flat but surged in the latter half, with GIFT Nifty futures at ~24,600 signaling a stable outlook.
Corporate Developments
State Bank of India: Shares jumped 2.4% after strong Q1 results, with brokerages raising the target price to ₹955.
Tata Motors: Gained 3.16% post-Q1 results, despite Jefferies downgrading to “Underperform” with a ₹550 target.
Reliance Industries: Rose 1.4%, benefiting from cheaper Russian oil imports.
Voltas: Fell 8% after Q1 profit slumped 58% YoY due to weak AC sales.
JM Financial: Jumped 4% after Q1 net profit surged 166% YoY to ₹454 crore.
Market Outlook
Technical Levels: Nifty support at 24,337–24,200, resistance at 24,850–25,000. Sensex support at 80,000–79,800, resistance at 81,300–82,200. A break above 24,850 could target 25,000.
Volatility Expectations: VIX at ~12.22 suggests moderate volatility, with US-Russia summit and earnings as key triggers.
Upcoming Triggers: US-Russia summit (August 15), India’s CPI data, Q1 FY26 earnings, and global trade developments will guide sentiment. Monsoon progress and oil prices remain critical.
Conclusion
On August 11, 2025, the Indian stock market closed higher, with the Sensex at 80,604.08 (up 0.93%) and Nifty at 24,585.05 (up 0.91%), driven by strong performances in PSU banks, auto, and oil stocks amid FII inflows and easing US tariff concerns. Defensive sectors lagged, but broad-based buying signaled renewed confidence. Investors should monitor Nifty’s 24,850 resistance and focus on PSU banks and auto while staying vigilant for US-Russia summit outcomes and CPI data.
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