Sensex, Nifty Rise Slated; FMCG, IT, Oil & Gas Lead Pre-Market | Aug 21, 2025
Sensex, Nifty set for strong open August 21, 2025. IT, FMCG, oil & gas, and mid-cap indices drive gains. Metals flat. Get sector trends, key levels, and market outlook.
Sensex, Nifty Eye Strong Start; FMCG, IT, Oil & Gas Lead Pre-Market Rally | August 21, 2025, 9:08 AM IST
Indian equities are set for a bullish opening Thursday, August 21, 2025, as positive momentum spreads across the major indices. Sensex jumped 363.75 points (+0.44%) to 82,221.59 and Nifty 50 rose 93.45 points (+0.37%) to 25,144.00 in pre-market trade, with gains led by IT, FMCG, oil & gas, and midcap sectors.
Pre-Market Snapshot – 9:08 AM IST
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,144.00 | +93.45 | +0.37% |
| BSE Sensex | 82,221.59 | +363.75 | +0.44% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,698.50 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Nifty IT | 35,690.05 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| BSE SmallCap | 53,322.54 | +142.01 | +0.27% |
| BSE MidCap | 46,183.51 | +133.85 | +0.29% |
| Nifty Auto | 25,469.25 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| BSE Cap Goods | 67,318.49 | +191.48 | +0.29% |
| BSE Cons Durable | 61,185.10 | +70.78 | +0.12% |
| BSE FMCG | 20,906.22 | +59.13 | +0.28% |
| BSE Healthcare | 44,575.95 | +78.72 | +0.18% |
| BSE Metals | 31,653.18 | -5.39 | -0.02% |
| BSE Oil & Gas | 26,493.86 | +104.64 | +0.40% |
| BSE Teck | 17,387.49 | +86.83 | +0.50% |
| Nifty PSE | 9,567.40 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
Latest Market News, Trends & Predictions
- Strong momentum expected: Markets open with bullish cues as IT, FMCG, oil & gas, and midcaps see early buying. Positive global sentiment and robust FII flows underpin rally.
- Midcap and smallcap participation: Both indices extend their uptrend (+0.29%, +0.27%), signaling improved risk appetite and broader market leadership.
- Sector rotation: Technology, consumer, and industrials drive the action. Metals remain rangebound, while defensives like healthcare and consumer durables attract renewed interest.
- Macro backdrop: Investors eye further sector rotation, FII flows, and macro announcements for next directional move.
What to Watch Today
- Key levels: Watch Nifty 50 at 25,200 resistance and 25,000 support for range clues; Sensex expected to trade above 82,000 on sustained inflows.
- Top movers: IT, FMCG, and oil & gas likely to see continued momentum. Metals may consolidate as traders take stock of global commodity signals.
- Risk guidance: Early optimism could fade if profit-taking accelerates; maintain disciplined trailing stop-losses and watch sector breakouts.
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