Sensex, Nifty Open Slightly Lower; Midcap, Healthcare Gain | Aug 22, 2025
Sensex and Nifty open marginally lower on August 22, 2025. Midcap, healthcare, auto sectors show strength while banks and consumer durables dip modestly.
Sensex, Nifty Open Slightly Lower; Midcap and Healthcare Show Early Strength | August 22, 2025, 9:10 AM IST
Indian equity benchmarks opened the last trading day of the week mixed on Friday, August 22, 2025. The Sensex slipped 49.23 points (-0.06%) to 81,951.48, while the Nifty 50 declined 19.60 points (-0.08%) to 25,064.15 in early trade. Early gains in midcap, healthcare, and auto sectors contrasted with subdued banking and consumer durable names.
Pre-Market Snapshot – 9:10 AM IST
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,064.15 | -19.60 | -0.08% |
| BSE Sensex | 81,951.48 | -49.23 | -0.06% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,669.25 | -86.20 | -0.15% |
| Nifty IT | 35,735.45 | +11.55 | +0.03% |
| BSE SmallCap | 53,202.45 | +16.42 | +0.03% |
| BSE MidCap | 46,052.20 | +58.38 | +0.13% |
| Nifty Auto | 25,409.05 | +31.55 | +0.12% |
| BSE Cap Goods | 67,250.57 | +154.04 | +0.23% |
| BSE Cons Durable | 60,873.52 | -96.63 | -0.16% |
| BSE FMCG | 20,740.11 | +2.94 | +0.01% |
| BSE Healthcare | 44,870.03 | +102.83 | +0.23% |
| BSE Metals | 31,659.50 | +23.45 | +0.07% |
| BSE Oil & Gas | 26,440.35 | +1.95 | +0.01% |
| BSE Teck | 17,328.67 | +16.97 | +0.10% |
| Nifty PSE | 9,521.80 | -0.90 | -0.01% |
Market Themes & Outlook
- Midcap and healthcare strength: Selective buying in midcap and healthcare stocks amid broader sector rotation and cautious investor positioning.
- Banking and consumer durables lag: Nifty Bank and consumer durable indexes saw early pressure as profit-taking weighed on the sectors.
- Auto and capital goods steady: Auto stocks edged higher, supported by robust sales outlook; capital goods remained resilient.
- Overall cautious mood: Mixed pre-market sentiments as investors weigh fresh domestic cues and global developments, brace for weekend uncertainties.
What to Watch Today
- Support/resistance: Nifty support at 25,000; resistance near 25,100–25,150. Sensex range expected between 81,900 and 82,100.
- Sector focus: Watch for further strength in midcaps and healthcare; monitor banks and consumer durables for recovery or further correction.
- Macro indicators: Market reaction to global cues, foreign fund flows, and domestic economic data to influence afternoon trade.
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