Sensex, Nifty Open Soft; Midcap, FMCG, Smallcap Hold Gains | Aug 29, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open mildly lower August 29, 2025. Midcap, smallcap, FMCG, metals outperform as banks, oil & gas, auto lag. Track support levels and sector trends.
Sensex, Nifty Open Soft; Midcap, FMCG, Metals, Smallcap Hold Gains | August 29, 2025, 9:10 AM IST
Indian equities opened Friday’s session on a subdued note, with benchmark indices slipping slightly while select sectors showed resilience. Sensex dropped 99.51 points (-0.12%) to 79,981.06 and Nifty 50 lost 34.20 points (-0.14%) to 24,466.70 in pre-market action. However, smallcaps, midcaps, FMCG, and metals outperformed, supporting overall breadth even as banking, oil & gas, and auto lagged.
Pre-Market Snapshot – 9:10 AM IST
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,466.70 | -34.20 | -0.14% |
| BSE Sensex | 79,981.06 | -99.51 | -0.12% |
| Nifty Bank | 53,660.35 | -160.00 | -0.30% |
| Nifty IT | 35,491.60 | +2.85 | +0.01% |
| BSE SmallCap | 51,682.92 | +83.41 | +0.16% |
| BSE MidCap | 44,887.88 | +61.64 | +0.14% |
| Nifty Auto | 25,142.60 | -40.90 | -0.16% |
| BSE Cap Goods | 65,379.32 | +105.09 | +0.16% |
| BSE Cons Durable | 60,370.20 | -62.17 | -0.10% |
| BSE FMCG | 20,459.93 | +33.66 | +0.16% |
| BSE Healthcare | 43,702.93 | +8.88 | +0.02% |
| BSE Metals | 30,606.88 | +44.20 | +0.14% |
| BSE Oil & Gas | 25,680.28 | -57.06 | -0.22% |
| BSE Teck | 17,100.71 | -11.14 | -0.07% |
| Nifty PSE | 9,212.15 | -10.15 | -0.11% |
Market Trends & Predictions
- Midcap, smallcap, FMCG, metals rise: Broader market segments continue to attract flows, with midcap (+0.14%), smallcap (+0.16%), FMCG (+0.16%), and metals (+0.14%) posting early gains.
- Financials, oil & gas, auto lag: Banking stocks slump 0.3%; oil & gas and auto indices see mild profit booking after recent rallies.
- Sector rotation continues: Defensive buying supports FMCG and healthcare; cap goods, metals trade firm; tech and consumer durables remain flat to weak.
- Macro backdrop: Investors brace for month-end volatility, global data releases, and domestic policy headlines.
What to Watch Today
- Support/resistance: Nifty support at 24,400 with resistance near 24,520–24,570. Sensex needs to hold above 79,900 for bullish cues.
- Sector focus: Track further buying in smallcap/midcap, FMCG, and metals; monitor banks, oil & gas for possible late-session reversals.
- Risk management: Defensive positioning and sector rotation likely to remain central in current market backdrop.
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