Indian Stock Market Closing Bell (12 Aug 2025) – Nifty, Bank Nifty End Lower Amid Global Cues
By CapitalKeeper | Closing Bell | Indian Equity | Market Moves That Matter
Indian stock market ended lower on 12 August 2025 as Nifty closed at 24,487.40 and Bank Nifty at 55,043.70. Sensex slipped 272 points. Key sectoral performance, market cues, and global trends discussed.
Closing Bell – 12 August 2025: Nifty Slips Below 24,500; Bank Nifty Loses 400 Points Amid Global Uncertainty
The Indian equity markets faced a volatile trading session on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, as benchmarks Nifty 50, Sensex, and Bank Nifty closed in the red after a weak global sentiment, profit booking in heavyweight sectors, and mixed macroeconomic data. Despite a positive start, selling pressure during mid-session dragged indices lower.
Market Summary – 12 August 2025
- Nifty 50: Open – 24,563.35 | Close – 24,487.40 | Change – -75.95 points (-0.31%)
- Bank Nifty: Open – 55,441.10 | Close – 55,043.70 | Change – -397.40 points (-0.72%)
- Sensex: Open – 80,508.51 | Close – 80,235.59 | Change – -272.92 points (-0.34%)
- Fin Nifty: Open – 26,367.50 | Close – 26,135.30 | Change – -232.20 points (-0.88%)
Opening Session – Positive Start but Lacked Momentum
The markets opened on a positive note, supported by overnight gains in U.S. tech stocks and optimism over domestic industrial production data. Nifty managed to reclaim 24,560 levels in early trade, while Bank Nifty crossed 55,400, hinting at possible follow-through buying.
However, strength in the opening bell was short-lived as traders opted for profit booking, particularly in IT, FMCG, and private banking stocks.
Mid-Day Pressure – Weak European Cues Hit Sentiment
Around mid-session, European markets opened lower after disappointing macroeconomic data from Germany and continued uncertainty over U.S. Federal Reserve’s September meeting.
The India VIX, which measures market volatility, rose by 3.2%, signaling heightened investor caution. Nifty broke below 24,500, triggering stop-losses for intraday traders and leading to sharp declines in sectors like metals and real estate.
Closing Bell – Bears Regain Control
In the last hour of trade, markets attempted a mild recovery but faced selling pressure in HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, and TCS, which weighed heavily on the indices.
By the closing bell:
- Nifty ended at 24,487.40, breaking a key support zone.
- Bank Nifty closed near the day’s low at 55,043.70, losing almost 400 points.
- Sensex slipped 272 points, while Fin Nifty dropped below 26,150.
Sectoral Performance
The sectoral performance was largely negative, with only a couple of defensive segments managing gains:
| Sector | Change (%) | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|
| IT | -0.95% | Weak global demand concerns |
| Banking (Private) | -0.78% | Profit booking after recent rally |
| PSU Banks | -0.42% | Stable but under pressure |
| Metals | -1.28% | LME price weakness |
| FMCG | -0.25% | Marginal decline |
| Pharma | +0.35% | Defensive buying |
| Auto | -0.14% | Mixed sales outlook |
Top Gainers (Nifty 50)
- TECHM – +1.90% – Continued buying in power stocks
- HEROMOTOCO – +1.82% – Investor Positive update
- Maruti – +1.93% – Continued buying in power stocks
- M&M – +1.58% – Higher coal prices boost sentiment
- NTPC – +1.18% – Support from aluminium price uptick
Top Losers (Nifty 50)
- TRENT – -1.43% – Short-term consolidation
- HINDUNILVR – -1.37% – Profit booking after recent highs
- HDFCBank – -1.29% – Short-term consolidation
- NESTLEIND – -1.26% – Decline in global demand outlook
- TATACONSUM – -1.16% – Selling pressure after sharp gains
Global Market Cues
- U.S. Markets: Dow futures were flat ahead of key CPI data due later this week. Nasdaq futures showed mild gains.
- European Markets: CAC 40 and DAX traded lower by over 0.6%, pressured by weak economic data.
- Asian Markets: Nikkei closed up 0.45% while Hang Seng ended flat.
Rupee & Commodities
- INR closed at ₹83.24/$, marginally weaker due to dollar strength.
- Brent Crude hovered around $83.90/barrel, limiting upside in oil & gas stocks.
- Gold prices in MCX remained firm at ₹71,200/10g amid global uncertainty.
Market Outlook for 13 August 2025
The near-term outlook remains cautious as Nifty has closed below the 24,500 mark, which may invite further selling if global cues remain weak.
Technical View:
- Support Levels: 24,420 / 24,350
- Resistance Levels: 24,560 / 24,640
- Bank Nifty Support: 54,880 | Resistance: 55,400
If global markets stabilize, a pullback is possible; otherwise, traders should prepare for sideways-to-negative price action.
Key Takeaways
- Nifty failed to sustain above 24,500, ending with a 75-point loss.
- Bank Nifty slipped nearly 400 points, with private banks underperforming.
- Pharma and power stocks were the only bright spots.
- Global cues, especially U.S. inflation data, will be key for market direction.
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