Nifty, Sensex Eye Flat Open as FIIs Selling Continues; Stock Specific Moves in Focus

DSIJ Intelligence-2 / 12 Aug 2025/ Categories: Mkt Commentary, Pre Morning, Trending

Nifty, Sensex Eye Flat Open as FIIs Selling Continues; Stock Specific Moves in Focus

As of 7:14 AM, the GIFT Nifty was trading near 24,601, up 26 points from the previous close.

Pre-Market Update at 7:30 AM: On Tuesday, August 12, the GIFT Nifty signalled a muted opening for the benchmark Nifty index. As of 7:14 AM, the GIFT Nifty was trading near 24,601, up 26 points from the previous close.

Asian markets were mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei hitting a record high, while U.S. markets ended lower overnight. Reports indicate that U.S.-Russia peace talks may take place this week.

Thirteen major companies will announce their Q1 FY26 results today, including Hindustan Aeronautics, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Hindalco Industries, Apollo Hospitals Enterprises, Jindal Steel & Power, Zydus Lifesciences, Suzlon Energy, NHPC, Lloyds Metals and Energy, Rail Vikas Nigam, Abbott India, Oil India and NMDC. Investors will watch for updates on Quarterly Results that could influence stock-specific action, particularly in Large-Cap, Mid-Cap, and Small-Cap segments.

On Monday, August 8, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 1,202.65 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased shares worth Rs 5,972.36 crore. This marked the 26th straight trading session of net buying by DIIs.

Indian equities closed higher on Monday, supported by short-covering and broad-based gains. The Sensex rose 746.29 points (0.93 per cent) to 80,604.08, while the Nifty 50 advanced 221.75 points (0.91 per cent) to 24,585.05.

On Wall Street, U.S. indices closed in the red as traders assessed U.S.-China trade developments. The Dow Jones fell 200.52 points (0.45 per cent) to 43,975.09, the S&P 500 slipped 16 points (0.25 per cent) to 6,373.45, and the Nasdaq declined 64.62 points (0.30 per cent) to 21,385.40.

The United States and China extended their tariff truce by 90 days. U.S. President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that an executive order was signed to delay a tariff hike until November 10, with all other terms unchanged.

Gold prices edged higher, recovering from the previous session’s decline, as traders awaited U.S. inflation data. Spot gold was up 0.3 per cent at USD 3,355.59 per ounce. Crude oil prices also rose, with Brent crude up 0.30 per cent to USD 66.83 a barrel and U.S. WTI crude gaining 0.25 per cent to USD 64.12.

For today, PNB Housing, PG Electroplast and RBL Bank remain on the F&O ban list.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.