Sensex, Nifty Edge Up Pre-Market; Metals, Oil & Gas Lead Gains | Aug 19, 2025
Sensex, Nifty start positive August 19, 2025, led by oil & gas, metals, and smallcap gains. Bank Nifty soft. See sector trends, predictions, and what to watch.
Sensex, Nifty Edge Up Pre-Market; Metals, Oil & Gas Lead Gains | August 19, 2025, 9:15 AM IST
Indian equities opened Tuesday with mild gains, reflecting positive sentiment in select sectors. Sensex was up 95.27 points (+0.12%) at 81,369.02 while Nifty 50 gained 23.10 points (+0.09%) at 24,900.05 in pre-market action. Oil & gas, metals, and smallcaps led early trade, while banking and auto stocks showed some weakness.
Pre-Market Snapshot – 9:15 AM IST
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,900.05 | +23.10 | +0.09% |
| BSE Sensex | 81,369.02 | +95.27 | +0.12% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,675.90 | -59.00 | -0.11% |
| Nifty IT | 34,637.30 | +2.35 | +0.01% |
| BSE SmallCap | 52,592.64 | +82.10 | +0.16% |
| BSE MidCap | 45,464.01 | +34.60 | +0.08% |
| Nifty Auto | 25,089.05 | -38.15 | -0.15% |
| BSE Cap Goods | 66,762.89 | -10.16 | -0.02% |
| BSE Cons Durable | 60,908.63 | +29.12 | +0.05% |
| BSE FMCG | 20,373.54 | +7.75 | +0.04% |
| BSE Healthcare | 44,568.09 | +25.99 | +0.06% |
| BSE Metals | 31,341.66 | +57.52 | +0.18% |
| BSE Oil & Gas | 26,181.13 | +138.84 | +0.53% |
| BSE Teck | 16,883.72 | +37.35 | +0.22% |
| Nifty PSE | 9,557.15 | +9.90 | +0.10% |
Key Trends & Market Predictions
- Metals and oil & gas outperform: Early leadership from metals (+0.18%) and oil & gas (+0.53%) on value buying and firm global commodity prices.
- Smallcap and midcap rise: Broader markets saw inflows, with smallcaps (+0.16%) and midcaps (+0.08%) participating in the bounce.
- Banks and auto soft: Nifty Bank (-0.11%) and Nifty Auto (-0.15%) underperformed as investors turned cautious ahead of fresh sectoral triggers.
- Defensive sectors steady: FMCG, healthcare, and consumer durables posted mild gains as traders rotated into defensives for stability.
- Macro climate: Market focus remains on global crude trends, FII flows, and domestic earnings. Investor attention on upcoming central bank commentary and sector rotation signals.
What to Watch Today
- Support & resistance: Nifty 50 support at 24,850, resistance near 24,950–25,000. Watch for any breakouts on sector moves.
- Sector outlook: Metals, oil & gas, and tech could extend gains if buying persists. Banking, auto, and capital goods sectors need fresh triggers for a rebound.
- Market risk: Tighter risk controls recommended amid early broadening of gains beyond heavyweights. Sudden sector reversals could spark volatility.
- Macro triggers: Global commodity swings, major index earnings, and foreign institutional activity will guide trend sustainability.
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