Sensex, Nifty Open Mixed; Smallcaps, Metals Gain, Banks Weigh | Aug 12, 2025
Sensex and Nifty open mixed on August 12, 2025, with gains in small caps, metals, and healthcare. Banks under pressure as markets await key inflation data.
Sensex, Nifty Open Mixed; Smallcaps, Metals, Healthcare Gain | August 12, 2025, 9:10 AM IST
Indian equity markets opened mixed on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid anticipation of key inflation data. The Sensex declined 144.82 points (-0.18%) to 80,459.26, while the Nifty 50 edged down 12 points (-0.05%) to 24,573.05 in early pre-market trading.
Pre-Market Snapshot – 9:10 AM IST
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,573.05 | -12.00 | -0.05% |
| BSE Sensex | 80,459.26 | -144.82 | -0.18% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,441.10 | -69.65 | -0.13% |
| Nifty IT | 34,544.65 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| BSE SmallCap | 51,902.49 | +126.51 | +0.24% |
| BSE MidCap | 44,988.29 | +67.29 | +0.15% |
| Nifty Auto | 23,723.75 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| BSE Cap Goods | 67,119.77 | +153.16 | +0.23% |
| BSE Cons Durable | 58,767.15 | +7.02 | +0.01% |
| BSE FMCG | 20,354.50 | +1.77 | +0.01% |
| BSE Healthcare | 43,726.75 | +84.08 | +0.19% |
| BSE Metals | 30,553.20 | -80.92 | -0.26% |
| BSE Oil & Gas | 26,240.74 | +56.00 | +0.21% |
| BSE Teck | 16,753.28 | +11.18 | +0.07% |
| Nifty PSE | 9,581.20 | +6.60 | +0.07% |
Key Market Trends & Outlook
- Mixed openings: Benchmarks open slightly lower, weighed by continued pressure on banking stocks amid global concerns and FII caution.
- Smallcaps and midcaps rally: Selective buying pushes smallcap and midcap indices higher, reflecting investor interest in cyclicals and value stocks.
- Sector rotation: Metals dipped modestly despite gains in oil & gas; healthcare and consumer-related sectors show resilience.
- IT and auto steady: IT and auto sectors open flat, awaiting fresh triggers from earnings and global cues.
- Macro watch: Markets await India's July inflation data for directional cues, alongside global market sentiment shaped by Fed policy outlooks and geopolitical developments.
What to Watch Today
- Support & resistance: Nifty near-term support at 24,550 with resistance at 24,650–24,700. Sensex seen testing 80,400–80,700 levels.
- Sector focus: Monitoring banking index for stability; metals and healthcare could provide short-term leadership.
- Volatility & risk: Elevated uncertainty advises a cautious approach; traders should watch for sharp intraday swings around macro releases.
- Earnings & flows: Market direction may pivot on domestic corporate results and continued foreign fund flows amidst global monetary policy signals.
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