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Nifty and Sensex ended higher today, gaining 0.48% and 0.37% respectively, as FII inflows of ₹1,181.66 crore on Monday provided support despite geopolitical tensions.
The rupee weakened to ₹95.74 per dollar due to crude oil price pressures and importer demand, but RBI intervention at the 95.75 level helped arrest further decline.
RBI's special USD-INR forex-swap facility has attracted $73 billion in foreign-exchange inflows, with FCNR(B) deposits accounting for $65 billion, signaling strong diaspora confidence.
Pharma sector led gains at +0.85%, while gold surged ₹1,958 to ₹165,668 per 10g as investors sought safe havens amid oil price volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.
Nifty 50
24,335
+0.48%
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Open24,176
High24,335
Low24,115
Prev close24,219
52W high26,373
52W low22,183
Sensex
77,656
+0.37%
Bank Nifty
57,514
-0.02%
Sensex
77,656
+0.37%
Bank Nifty
57,514
-0.02%
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Mood
Greedy
76/100 health
BearBull
FII / DII
FII net+Rs 1,182 Cr
DII net+Rs 2,493 Cr
Net flow+Rs 3,675 Cr
Market stats
Advances20
Declines16
VolumeRs 12,774 Cr
VIX11.07 — Low -- calm
7-session trend
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Health score of 76 reflects cautious optimism: positive equity market close and robust FII inflows are offset by currency weakness, elevated crude prices, and geopolitical tensions that continue to weigh on investor sentiment.
Gainers
ADANIENT+3.72%
MAXHEALTH+2.57%
APOLLOHOSP+2.15%
Losers
HDFCLIFE-1.13%
CIPLA-1.11%
ONGC-1.08%
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INDIGO+2.01%
ADANIPORTS+1.83%
SHRIRAMFIN+1.74%
INFY+1.24%
ETERNAL+1.18%
BAJAJ-AUTO+1.08%
BEL+1.04%
COALINDIA-0.71%
HINDALCO-0.7%
WIPRO-0.67%
JSWSTEEL-0.5%
HCLTECH-0.47%
SBILIFE-0.39%
HINDUNILVR-0.29%
Sectors
Pharma
+0.85%
IT
+0.57%
Banking
-0.02%
Commodities & currency
Gold /10g MCX
Rs 165,668+1.2%
Silver /kg MCX
Rs 239,596-0.9%
USD/INR
95.41-0.3%
Today's events
RBI intervenes in forex market, buying dollars at the lower end and selling around ₹95.75 level to support rupee amid crude oil price pressure and importer demand.
Morning • RBI Intervention
RBI's USD-INR forex-swap facility crosses $73 billion in inflows as of August 21, with FCNR(B) deposits contributing $65 billion, reflecting strong diaspora confidence.
Intraday • Forex Inflows
Nifty 50 closes at 24,334.55, up 115.5 points (0.48%), while Sensex gains 286.98 points (0.37%) on FII support despite geopolitical headwinds.
Close • Market Close
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Continued Geopolitical Monitoring & Oil Price Tracking
— Ongoing
Markets will continue monitoring Iran-US tensions and crude oil price movements (currently around $92.45/barrel), which remain the primary drivers of rupee weakness and equity market volatility. RBI's forex management and diaspora FCNR(B) flows will also be in focus.
Yieldora insight
Rupee Under Pressure? Lock in FX Returns with Fixed Deposits
With the rupee weakening to ₹95.74 and RBI actively managing currency volatility, traditional safe havens like fixed deposits are attracting attention. The RBI's $73 billion FCNR(B) inflow surge shows how diaspora investors are securing rupee-denominated returns amid currency uncertainty. For domestic investors, high-yielding FDs can hedge against rupee depreciation while providing stable, predictable returns during periods of macro volatility.
14%
Avg 12m return after similar dips
61%
Times market recovered within 6 months
7.7%
Below 52-week high right now
Based on Nifty 50 data 2010-2024. Past returns don't guarantee future results. Not investment advice.
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Why stocks moved, sector news, top headlines
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Why stocks moved
Top Gainers
ADANIENT (+3.72%)
Adani Enterprises gained 3.72%, likely supported by broader infrastructure and energy sector optimism as well as portfolio rebalancing following recent weakness.
- Infrastructure plays often benefit from steady FII inflows and domestic demand confidence
- Gains may also reflect profit-taking reversal from previous days' broader market declines
MAXHEALTH (+2.57%)
Max Healthcare rose 2.57% as the Pharma sector rallied 0.85%, driven by safe-haven buying amid geopolitical uncertainty and stable earnings expectations.
- Healthcare stocks typically attract defensive flows during periods of market volatility and macro headwinds
- Sector-wide momentum in Pharma benefited mid-cap healthcare names
APOLLOHOSP (+2.15%)
Apollo Hospitals gained 2.15%, following the broader Pharma sector strength as investors rotate into defensive, stable-dividend payers during uncertain times.
- Large-cap pharma stocks offer relative stability and steady cash flows, attracting institutional capital
- Rising crude oil costs and geopolitical concerns drive flight-to-safety into healthcare
Top Losers
HDFCLIFE (-1.13%)
HDFC Life slipped 1.13%, reflecting mild profit-booking in financial services and potential interest-rate sensitivity amid macroeconomic uncertainty.
- Life insurers are sensitive to rate expectations and economic growth outlook, which remain clouded by oil price pressures
- Sector rotation out of financials into defensive pharma and IT plays
CIPLA (-1.11%)
Cipla declined 1.11% despite Pharma sector strength, possibly due to stock-specific profit-taking or margin concerns related to input cost inflation from rising crude prices.
- Higher oil prices increase input costs for pharma manufacturers, potentially squeezing margins
- Relative underperformance compared to peers may indicate profit-taking in a volatile session
ONGC (-1.08%)
ONGC fell 1.08% despite elevated crude prices, as the stock may be facing profit-booking or currency headwinds that outweigh commodity gains.
- Rupee weakness at ₹95.74 offsets some benefit from higher crude oil prices for energy stocks with FX exposure
- Energy sector consolidation as investors await clearer geopolitical resolution
Sector news
Gaining Sectors
Pharma (+0.85%)
Pharma sector outperformed with a +0.85% gain, benefiting from safe-haven flows as investors flee volatility amid geopolitical tensions and crude oil price spikes.
- Defensive sector with stable earnings attracts capital during periods of macro uncertainty and currency weakness
- Portfolio rebalancing favors low-correlation, high-quality healthcare stocks
IT (+0.57%)
IT sector gained 0.57%, supported by the broader market rally and continued FII inflows of ₹1,181.66 crore, which favor large-cap tech stocks with global revenue streams.
- FII flows boost IT stocks that offer global diversification and rupee-hedged returns
- IT services remain resilient amid geopolitical volatility due to essential nature of outsourced services
Declining Sectors
Banking (-0.02%)
Banking sector was nearly flat at -0.02%, as interest-rate uncertainty and rupee weakness weigh on loan growth and NPA concerns, offsetting retail deposit inflows.
- Rupee depreciation pressures asset quality for banks with external borrowings and forex exposure
- Rate-cut expectations may cap upside for traditional lending businesses
Top headlines
RBI intervenes to support rupee as oil prices, dollar demand rise Read article
The Reserve Bank of India stepped in to curb rupee decline, buying dollars at the lower end and selling around ₹95.75, as crude prices and importer demand pressured the currency.
- Brent crude futures rose 0.30% to $92.45 a barrel, adding to rupee pressure
- RBI's active intervention reflects commitment to stabilizing the currency amid geopolitical tensions
RBI's FCNR(B) swap inflow hits $65 billion; Nomura sees $80 billion by August-end Read article
The RBI's special USD-INR forex-swap facility has attracted approximately $73 billion in foreign-exchange inflows as of August 21, with FCNR(B) deposits accounting for roughly $65 billion, reflecting strong diaspora confidence.
- Large-scale mobilization of non-resident deposits has significantly strengthened the country's external buffers
- Strong response demonstrates confidence of Indian diaspora in the Indian banking system and economy
INR edges lower amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty that is keeping oil prices elevated Read article
The Indian rupee weakened as renewed geopolitical tensions, particularly around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, kept crude oil prices elevated and pressured currency markets.
- U.S. sanctions on Iran announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are raising regional tensions and oil volatility
- Currency weakness alongside softer domestic equity openings reflects broader risk-off sentiment in global markets
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