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Market Pulse: 13 August 2026 - Pre-Market Update

Market snapshot

Nifty 5024,435.95-0.15%
Sensex77,966.35-0.24%
Bank Nifty57,885.85+0.77%

8:16 am IST, 13 Aug 2026 · Nifty is trading at the 53rd percentile of its range over the last 252 sessions.

In the previous session, the Indian markets experienced a modest decline as geopolitical tensions took center stage. President Trump's assertion of US control over the Strait of Hormuz has heightened concerns about potential disruptions in the global oil supply, which weighed on energy stocks. Meanwhile, domestic factors such as rising retail inflation were overshadowed by these global developments, although the Reserve Bank of India maintained its policy rates unchanged.

The big story

'Praise to be Allah': Trump says US has ‘total control’ of Hormuz, calls naval blockade a ‘wall of steel’

US claims total control of Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran.

News

India’s retail inflation rose for the fourth consecutive month in July, with consumer prices increasing 4.45 percent from a year ago, marking the second consecutive month above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4 percent target.
Reserve Bank of India governor has urged banks to prioritize artificial intelligence at the board level, emphasizing its importance in the financial sector.

Stocks Updates

Computer Age Management Services: acquired the first tranche of balance sale equity shares in Think Analytics India, increasing its stake to 77.70%.

FII / DII activity

FIIBought ₹258.55 Cr
DIIBought ₹24.77 Cr

FIIs bought ₹258.55 Cr, DIIs bought ₹24.77 Cr. Flows were routine in size.

Market breadth

Nifty 500

Advances218
Declines276
A/D ratio0.79
AdvancesDeclines

Limited participation across Nifty 500

Sector performance

12 NSE sector indices, previous close

PSU Bank+2.05%
Media+1.05%
Bank+0.77%
Metal+0.54%
Infra+0.27%
Energy+0.18%
Realty+0.08%
Pharma+0.04%
Fin Services-0.02%
Auto-0.32%
FMCG-0.73%
IT-1.54%

Leaders: PSU Bank, Media · Laggards: IT, FMCG

Top gainers and losers

Gainers

NATIONALUM₹420.00+8.25%
FORCEMOT₹19,269.00+5.12%
IDEA₹13.50+4.73%
PNB₹118.98+4.34%
BHEL₹420.00+4.22%

Losers

GODREJCP₹910.00-11.22%
PIIND₹2,483.00-9.05%
TCS₹2,349.70-3.93%
FORTIS₹900.00-3.76%
UNOMINDA₹1,232.40-3.34%

Commodities & forex

🪙 Gold (10g)₹1,54,860.00+0.71%
🥈 Silver (1kg)₹2,39,583.00+1.67%
USD/INR95.32-0.08%

Global cues

S&P 5007,728.20-0.32%
Nasdaq26,445.45-0.60%
S&P 500 futures7,781.00+0.43%
Nasdaq futures29,903.25+0.94%
S&P 500 futures climbed in premarket trading, with CoreWeave and CAVA Group leading the gains, according to Barron's.
The S&P 500 dividend yield has hit a record low near 1%, prompting some retirees to reconsider their investment strategies, reports Yahoo Finance.
Treasury yields remained relatively unchanged as investors awaited key inflation data, CNBC reports.
Nvidia's strategy for Wall Street could potentially add new momentum and risks to the AI sector, according to Axios.
Bio-Techne surprised the market with its Q2 CY2026 sales figures, as reported by StockStory.
Liquidia Corp is showing high growth momentum with a breakout setup, according to ChartMill.
Wall Street was poised for a higher open ahead of the release of critical July inflation data, reports the San Diego Union-Tribune.
OneSpaWorld offers strong growth prospects and a favorable technical setup, according to ChartMill.

Technical levels

Nifty support24,310.17 / 24,184.38
Nifty resistance24,517.52 / 24,599.08
Bank Nifty support57,464.62
Bank Nifty resistance58,096.47

Nifty is in sideways trend. Trading below 200 DMA suggests caution. Short-term MAs are supportive — signals conflict; defer to the 200 DMA.

Corporate actions

Upcoming dividends

Power Grid Corporation of India
Dividend ₹1.25/sh · ex 13 Aug
Prestige Estates Projects
Dividend ₹2.00/sh · ex 13 Aug
Railtel Corporation Of India
Dividend ₹1.25/sh · ex 13 Aug

Earnings calendar

Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited2026-08-13
Amber Enterprises India Limited2026-08-13
The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Limited2026-08-13
Brigade Enterprises Limited2026-08-13

Term of the day

T+1 settlement

T+1 is the default rolling settlement cycle for cash equities on NSE and BSE.