Pre-Market Analysis 26 Aug 2025: Nifty, Bank Nifty, Sensex & Global Market Outlook
By CapitalKeeper | Pre Market Opening | Indian Equities | Market Moves That Matter
Indian stock market pre-market report for 26 Aug 2025 — Nifty closed at 24,968 with a doji candle, Bank Nifty at 55,139. FIIs sold ₹2,466 Cr while DIIs bought ₹3,177 Cr. Gift Nifty signals a flat-positive open. Key levels, sector trends (IT, Metals, Realty strong; Banks mixed), and trading bias explained.
📊 Pre-Market Report | 26th August 2025
Nifty, Bank Nifty, Sensex & Global Market Insights
🔹 Market Recap – 25th August 2025
The Indian stock market witnessed a cautious yet steady session on 25th August 2025.
- Nifty 50 closed at 24,967.75 (+0.39%), forming a doji candle on the daily chart, reflecting indecision between bulls and bears.
- Sensex settled at 81,635.91, up 0.40%, extending its steady uptrend.
- Bank Nifty ended marginally lower at 55,139.30 (-0.02%), reflecting sector-specific weakness in PSU banks.
- Fin Nifty closed at 26,306.90 (-0.04%), consolidating after recent rallies.
From a technical perspective, Nifty’s doji candle highlights uncertainty at higher levels. Traders are cautious near the psychological 25,000 mark.
Institutional Flow
- FIIs (Foreign Institutional Investors): Net sellers of ₹2,466 Cr in cash.
- DIIs (Domestic Institutional Investors): Net buyers of ₹3,177 Cr in cash.
This tug-of-war shows FIIs booking profits while domestic institutions continue to absorb selling pressure, keeping markets stable.
Volatility Check
- India VIX: ~11.7 → continues to hover at low volatility zones, suggesting complacency and limited hedging activity.
🔹 GIFT Nifty Today – Early Indication
- GIFT Nifty is trading around 24,983 (+15 points), suggesting a flat-to-positive start for Indian markets.
- The global backdrop is mixed, which could keep intraday moves sector-specific.
🔹 Key Technical Levels
Nifty 50
- Support: 24,850 / 24,740
- Resistance: 25,160 / 25,300
- Bias:
- Positive above 24,850 (buy-on-dips setup).
- Momentum breakout only above 25,160, which can extend to 25,300+.
Bank Nifty
- Support: 54,900 / 54,400
- Resistance: 55,400
- Bias:
- Weak undertone unless it sustains above 55,400.
- Consolidation likely between 54,900–55,400.
🔹 Global Market Cues
U.S. Markets (25th Aug Close)
- Dow Jones: Flat (+0.10%)
- S&P 500: Slightly negative (-0.12%)
- Nasdaq: Weak (-0.25%), dragged by tech heavyweights.
Wall Street remained muted ahead of U.S. GDP data later this week, which will shape Fed’s interest rate outlook.
Asian Markets (Morning Check)
- Nikkei 225: +0.35%
- Hang Seng: +0.25%
- Shanghai Composite: Flat
Asian peers are mildly positive, tracking U.S. stability.
Crude Oil & Commodities
- Brent Crude: ~$80.90 → stable, supply-demand in balance.
- Gold: ~$2,345/oz → rangebound as dollar remains firm.
- Dollar Index (DXY): 104.2 → strength limits upside for EM currencies.
Indian Rupee
- Expected to open around ₹83.35/$, stable but vulnerable to FII outflows.
🔹 Sectoral Outlook
✅ IT
- Strong momentum supported by global demand outlook.
- Heavyweights like Infosys, TCS, and Tech Mahindra could continue to provide stability.
✅ Metals
- LME copper & aluminum prices steady → supportive for Hindalco, Tata Steel, JSW Steel.
- China demand optimism adds strength.
✅ Realty
- Strong traction due to robust demand & falling unsold inventory.
- DLF, Godrej Properties remain in focus.
⚠️ Banking
- Mixed outlook: Private banks holding steady, PSU banks facing resistance.
- Watch ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank near critical levels.
Neutral → FMCG & Auto
- FMCG showing stock-specific moves.
- Auto consolidating after recent run-up.
🔹 Market Bias – 26th August 2025
- Nifty: Likely to remain range-bound with positive bias. Key to watch is 25,160 breakout zone.
- Bank Nifty: Weak relative strength; only above 55,400 will bulls regain momentum.
- Overall bias: Positive on dips above 24,850.
🔹 Intraday Trading Strategy
- For Nifty:
- Buy on dips near 24,850–24,880 with SL below 24,740.
- Target: 25,160 / 25,300.
- For Bank Nifty:
- Avoid aggressive longs unless above 55,400.
- Sell on rise near 55,300 with SL above 55,450.
- Target: 54,900 / 54,400.
- Focus on Sector Rotation:
- Stay long in IT, Metals, Realty.
- Avoid weak PSU banks.
🔹 Stocks to Watch Today
On Positive Radar
- IT pack (Infosys, TCS, TechM) – Global support, stable order book outlook.
- DLF, Godrej Properties – Realty demand intact, sector momentum strong.
- Tata Steel, Hindalco, JSW Steel – Metals firming up.
Caution Zone
- PSU Banks – Weak structure unless Bank Nifty crosses 55,400.
- Auto stocks – Possible consolidation.
🔹 Conclusion
The Indian stock market enters the 26th August 2025 session with a flat-to-positive setup as per GIFT Nifty. While Nifty remains stable above 24,850, momentum is capped unless bulls cross 25,160. Bank Nifty continues to lag and requires a breakout above 55,400 to confirm trend strength.
Investors should remain sector-focused, with opportunities seen in IT, Realty, and Metals, while being cautious in banks and auto. Low volatility (India VIX ~11.7) suggests controlled market moves, but traders must watch the first hour levels around 24,850 (support) and 25,160 (resistance) for directional clarity.
Overall, the setup is range-bound with positive bias, favoring buy-on-dips strategies in strong sectors.
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