MARKET WRAP | THURSDAY, 13 AUGUST 2026 · CLOSING BELLPURPLE & GOLD EDITION
NIFTY 50
24,395.85
▼ -40.10 (-0.16%)
SENSEX
78,079.96
▲ +113.61 (+0.15%)
BANK NIFTY
~57,400
▼ -0.3%
INDIA VIX
~11.42
▼ -2.4% (fear eases to 7-month low)
RUPEE / USD
~95.40
▼ -0.07 (weakens)
BRENT CRUDE
~$87.69–88.56
▼ -0.5% to -1.5% (eases)
📌 STORY 01 · SENSEX SNAPS 2-DAY LOSS; NIFTY HOLDS 24,300 SUPPORT
🔻 Thursday's Session: Indian equity benchmarks ended on a mixed note after a volatile session, as the Sensex snapped a two-day losing streak while the Nifty extended its losses to a third consecutive session .
The BSE Sensex climbed 113.61 points (0.15%) to settle at 78,079.96, while the Nifty 50 fell 40.10 points (0.16%) to close at 24,395.85 .
🔵 Key Drivers: The Nifty took support near the 20-day Simple Moving Average (20-DMA) at 24,300 and rebounded . US CPI inflation came in line with expectations (0.1% in July), reducing concerns that the US Federal Reserve may need to raise rates again .
✅ Market Performance: Broader market breadth was slightly positive with 2,192 advances vs 2,128 declines . India VIX fell 2.4% to 11.42, its lowest closing level since January 16, 2026, signaling easing near-term volatility expectations .
🏦 STORY 02 · BANKS DRAG; NIFTY BANK SLIPS
The Nifty Bank index declined ~0.3% to close near 57,400, as weakness in banking and financial stocks weighed on the indices .
📊 Sector Performance: Mixed sectoral performance with some support from IT and pharma . Realty, metal and financial services remained under pressure .
⚠️ Outlook: India VIX fell to a 7-month low of 11.42, signaling a significant drop in near-term volatility expectations .
🇮🇳 STORY 03 · RUPEE WEAKENS TO 95.40 ON OIL UNCERTAINTY
The rupee declined 7 paise to trade around 95.40 against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainties over the Strait of Hormuz .
The currency traded in a narrow range during the session. FII selling continued, adding to the downward pressure on the rupee .
🔥 SECTOR PERFORMANCE · 13 AUG 2026
▲ NIFTY ITSupported
▲ NIFTY PHARMASupported
▼ NIFTY REALTYDeclined
▼ NIFTY METALDeclined
▼ NIFTY FINANCIAL SERVICESDeclined
▼ NIFTY BANK-0.3%
📈 NOTABLE STOCK MOVERS · 13 AUG 2026
LENSKART▲ +2.38%
TATA MOTORS▲ +4.53%
AURIONPRO▲ +3.04%
JIO FINANCIAL▲ +0.22% (JV news)
GRASIM▼ Slipped on earnings
BANKING STOCKS▼ Dragged
💰 FII / DII FLOWS (12 AUG 2026)
🏦 FPIs (Cash market)▼ -1,005.68 Cr
🏛️ DIIs (Cash market)▲ +1,800 Cr
🌐 GLOBAL CUES & GEOPOLITICS
🕊️ US‑Iran tensionsHormuz uncertainty; crude volatile
🛢️ Brent crude$87.69–88.56 ▼ -0.5%
🇺🇸 US CPI+0.1% (in line with expectations)
📉 India VIX11.42 ▼ -2.4% (7-month low)
📐 TECHNICAL PICTURE · AFTER 13 AUG CLOSE
🔴 NIFTY RES: 24,500 → 24,600 → 24,650
🟢 NIFTY SUP: 24,300 → 24,150 → 24,100
🇮🇳 RUPEE RANGE: 95.25 / 95.45
🛢️ BRENT: $86 support | $92 resistance
📊 India VIX fell 2.4% to 11.42, its lowest closing level since January 16, 2026, signaling a significant drop in near-term volatility expectations .
📡 RADAR: WHAT TO WATCH · 14 – 16 AUG 2026
🕊️ US-Iran negotiations — HIGH: any breakthrough could ease crude
🛢️ Crude oil price — HIGH: sustained below $88 is positive for India
📊 Q1FY27 earnings — HIGH: more results due
📉 FII flow trend — HIGH: selling pressure continues
🇺🇸 US PPI data — HIGH: due Thursday, key for Fed policy
🛢️ Crude oil price — HIGH: sustained below $88 is positive for India
📊 Q1FY27 earnings — HIGH: more results due
📉 FII flow trend — HIGH: selling pressure continues
🇺🇸 US PPI data — HIGH: due Thursday, key for Fed policy
📌 BOTTOM LINE · THURSDAY, 13 AUGUST 2026 — "SENSEX SNAPS 2-DAY LOSS, NIFTY HOLDS SUPPORT"
Indian equity benchmarks ended on a mixed note after a volatile session, as the Sensex snapped a two-day losing streak while the Nifty extended its losses to a third consecutive session .
✅ Positives: Sensex gained 113 points . India VIX fell to a 7-month low of 11.42 . Market breadth was positive with 2,192 advances . IT and pharma counters provided support .
⚠️ Negatives: Nifty fell 40 points . Bank Nifty declined 0.3% . FIIs remained net sellers . Brent crude remained elevated around $87-88 per barrel .
🎯 What's next: Nifty support at 24,300–24,150, resistance at 24,500–24,600. All eyes on US-Iran negotiations, crude oil movement, and US PPI data. The 20-DMA at 24,300 is the key support to watch — holding above it could trigger a rebound toward 24,500-24,600 .
