Sensex, Nifty Steady at Open; Volatility Spikes as Banks, IT Gain | Aug 11, 2025

Sensex and Nifty open steady August 11, 2025, with mild gains in banks and IT stocks. Volatility jumps. Midcap, smallcap indices rangebound. See market trends.

Sensex, Nifty Steady at Open; Volatility Spikes as Banks & IT See Mild Gains | August 11, 2025, 9:20 AM IST

Indian equities started the new week on a steady note Monday, August 11, 2025. Benchmarks moved narrowly, with the Sensex marginally down 8.09 points (-0.01%) at 79,849.70 and the Nifty 50 up 14.70 points (+0.06%) at 24,378.00. Mild gains were seen in bank, IT, and tech sectors, while midcap and smallcap indices held flat to slightly negative.

Market Snapshot – 9:16 AM IST

IndexLTPChange% Chg
SENSEX79,849.70-8.09-0.01%
NIFTY 5024,378.00+14.70+0.06%
NIFTY BANK55,019.75+14.85+0.03%
NIFTY IT34,410.80+12.30+0.04%
India VIX12.64+0.61+5.07%
NIFTY Midcap 10056,000.85-1.350.00%
NIFTY Smallcap 10017,416.90-11.30-0.06%
  • Benchmarks steady to start: Both Sensex and Nifty hovered around previous close, suggesting market is pausing after recent sector rotation and tariff-related volatility.
  • Banks, IT edge up: Nifty Bank and Nifty IT posted marginal gains, driven by selective value buying after profit-taking last week.
  • Volatility spikes: India VIX jumped 5%, signaling higher trader nervousness and expectation of intraday swings. Watch out for sudden moves as volatility stays elevated.
  • Midcap, smallcap rangebound: Both segments opened flat, reflecting continued caution among investors amid uncertain macro and sector signals.
  • Market mood: Defensive and largecap buying is favored amid ongoing caution, FII flows, and the aftermath from global trade developments.

What to Watch Today

  • Support/resistance: Nifty 50 support at 24,300; resistance at 24,430–24,470. Sensex may hold a band between 79,500–80,200.
  • Sector focus: Observe rotation in banks, IT, and defensives. Monitor for momentum shift in midcap/smallcap indices if volatility persists.
  • Volatility alert: With India VIX spiking, employ disciplined risk management—intraday swings may present both opportunity and increased downside risk.
  • Macro triggers: Upcoming earnings, FII/DII flows, and any new tariff or policy headlines to drive market direction.

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