Mid-Day Market Update 22 Aug 2025: Nifty Below 25,000, Bank Nifty Weak, IT & Financials Drag
By CapitalKeeper | Mid Day | Indian Equities | Market Moves That Matter
Indian stock market mid-day update (22 Aug 2025): Nifty slips below 25,000, Bank Nifty under pressure at 55,300, Sensex trades near 81,473. IT & financial stocks drag while autos and defensives show resilience. Global cues focus on Powell’s Jackson Hole speech and U.S. tariff worries.
Mid-Day Market Snapshot – 22 August 2025
- Nifty 50: Opened at 25,064.15, now 24,918.10 (–146.05 pts);
- High: 25,084.90
- Bank Nifty: Opened at 55,669.25, now 55,299.90 (–369.35 pts);
- High: 55,745.00
- Sensex: From 81,951.48 to 81,473.09;
- High: 81,993.61
- Fin Nifty: Opened 26,537.80, now 26,373.95;
- High: 26,565.00
Momentum has paused after a strong six-day rally, as investor caution returns ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech and looming U.S. tariff implementation.
Sector-Wise Heatmap
IT & Financials: Loss Leaders
IT stocks reversed recent gains, shedding 0.6% following recalibrated rate-cut expectations. Financial stocks were down 0.4%, pulling the indexes lower. The six-day rally has paused.
Auto & Defense: Minor Bright Spots
Hero MotoCorp slipped 2% following a leadership shift. On the other hand, Texmaco Rail gained 2.4% on a ₹1B order win. Defensive stocks remain mixed—Apollo, Vedanta, HUL, and NTPC Green are in focus.
Small/Mid-Caps: Continued Outflows
Despite broader market rally, FII selling persists amid tariff and global uncertainty. Small- and mid-cap stocks show limited stamina, amid rising rate-risk concerns and elevated bond yields.
Technical View: Market Reversal in Motion
Nifty 50
- Support Levels: 24,900 – 24,950
- Resistance Ahead: 25,050 – 25,100
- Outlook: The index has lost short-term traction—watch for consolidation or potential reversal if it breaks below near-term support.
Bank Nifty
- Support: 55,300 – 55,400
- Resistance: 55,750 – 55,800
- Strategy: Remains rangebound; key will be maintaining 55,300 for bounce attempts.
Fin Nifty
- Support: 26,350 – 26,400
- Resistance: 26,550 – 26,600
- Signal: Weakness here mirrors the loss of risk appetite across financials.
Global Macro Backdrop
- Jackson Hole in Focus
Markets await Powell’s speech for clarity on September rate cut odds. The softened call has already triggered anxiety in rate-sensitive sectors. - Tariff Worries & Technical Overstretch
Players are gauging the impact of upcoming U.S. tariffs and weighing modest profit-taking after the sustained rally. - Mixed Inflows Dynamics
DIIs continue modest inflows, but FII selling persists—highlighting cautious overseas sentiment. Local institutional support is helping cap losses.
Mid-Day Outlook & Strategy
- Nifty: Hold near 24,900; watch for rebound if it holds or fade weakness on break below. A recovering close above 25,050 could re-ignite momentum.
- Bank Nifty: Maintain range-bound posture; aggressive trades should respect the 55,300–55,800 range.
- Defensive sectors: Expect leadership rotation into healthcare, pharma, and consumer staples if volatility persists.
- Stocks to Watch: Titan, HUL, and pharma names for resilience; keep an eye on market breadth for clues ahead of Powell.
Summary
Friday’s session serves as a cool-down after recent gains in India’s equities. As Nifty trades below 25K and financials remain under pressure, markets are recalibrating ahead of key rate signals from the Fed. Sector divergences underscore growing caution but domestic consumption and defensive stocks offer hedge territory.
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