Pre Market Analysis 14 Aug 2025 – Nifty, Bank Nifty, Sector Trends & Top Stock Picks
By CapitalKeeper | Pre Market Opening | Indian Equities | Market Moves That Matter
Read the Pre Market report for 14 August 2025 with Nifty, Bank Nifty, Sensex, and Fin Nifty outlook. Get sector-wise trends, global cues, OI data insights, and top stock picks including Biocon, OFSS, DMart, Archean Chemical, DCB Bank, and Hubtown.
Indian Stock Market Pre-Market Outlook – 14th August 2025
Yesterday’s market session reflected a phase of consolidation as the Indian indices maintained a tight range despite multiple intraday swings. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,619.35 (+0.16%), Bank Nifty at 55,181.45 (-0.11%), Sensex at 80,539.91 (flat), and Fin Nifty at 26,238.40 (-0.07%).
With global markets showing mixed sentiment, traders today will focus on sector rotation and stock-specific momentum, especially ahead of the extended weekend for Independence Day.
Global Cues & Gift Nifty Trends
Gift Nifty is currently indicating a positive start, trading around 24,680–24,700, up nearly +60–70 points from yesterday’s close.
Wall Street ended mixed:
- Dow Jones closed marginally higher as banking stocks gained on hopes of rate stability.
- Nasdaq saw mild pressure as tech stocks consolidated after the recent rally.
- US Treasury yields remained stable, keeping risk sentiment intact.
Asian Markets this morning are trading with a positive bias:
- Nikkei 225 up over +0.3%
- Hang Seng mildly in green
- Kospi flat to positive
Crude oil is steady around $81/barrel, while gold is holding $2,365 levels — indicating no immediate inflationary scare.
Technical View – Nifty 50
📊 Hourly Chart Outlook:
- Nifty recently reversed from a key support area and confirmed a trendline breakout.
- Positive divergence on RSI suggests a technical bounce is still in play.
- Open Interest (OI) data shows huge short covering in call options and fresh put OI build-up between 24,300–24,500 strikes, indicating strong support in this zone.
🎯 Key Levels for Today:
- Support: 24,430–24,440
- Resistance: 24,660 (intraday pivot) | 24,800 (major)
- Momentum Targets: If Nifty sustains above 24,660, expect 25,200–25,300 levels.
Sector-Wise Outlook
📈 Bullish Sectors:
- FMCG: Consumer demand trends remain strong; watch HUL, Britannia, and ITC for intraday strength.
- Pharma: Positive chart setups in Biocon, Cipla, and Sun Pharma indicate possible breakout plays.
- Retail: DMart and Trent showing strong short-term accumulation.
📉 Weak Sectors:
- IT Services: Profit booking possible in mid-tier IT like LTIMindtree and Tech Mahindra.
- Metals: Tata Steel and JSW Steel may see mild pressure due to flat global commodity prices.
Stock-Specific Technical Setups
🔹 Biocon (CMP ₹360)
- Options Setup: 370 CE @ ₹4.80
- Stop Loss: ₹2
- Target: ₹8–₹12
- Rationale: Trendline breakout with volumes; RSI trending up on daily charts.
🔹 OFSS
- 8600 CE @ ₹195
- Stop Loss: ₹150
- Target: ₹300+
- Cash Target: ₹8,900
- Setup: Strong base formation and breakout zone retest; bullish MACD crossover on daily.
🔹 DMart (CMP ₹4,312.10) – Short-Term Future Buy Call
- Target: ₹4,375 / ₹4,410
- Stop Loss: ₹4,290
- Time Frame: 1 day
- Setup: Price holding above 20-day EMA; volume spikes indicate smart money buying.
🔹 Archean Chemical (CMP ₹694)
- Target: ₹730
- Stop Loss: ₹665
- Setup: Breakout from rectangle consolidation; volume support visible.
🔹 DCB Bank (CMP ₹122)
- Target: ₹130
- Stop Loss: ₹119
- Setup: Higher low structure intact; banking sector resilience can aid momentum.
🔹 Hubtown (CMP ₹346)
- Target: ₹370
- Stop Loss: ₹338
- Setup: Multiple resistance breakout with above-average delivery volumes.
Derivatives Insights
OI data shows:
- Call writers exiting from 24,500 CE and 24,600 CE, suggesting short covering.
- Put writers aggressively building positions in 24,400 PE and 24,500 PE, creating a strong support zone.
- Bank Nifty OI positioning indicates resistance at 55,400 and support near 54,900.
Trading Plan for Today
- Buy on dips in Nifty near 24,450–24,480 with SL below 24,400 for upside targets of 24,660 / 24,750.
- Bank Nifty could see range-bound trade between 54,900–55,400. Avoid aggressive longs until a clear breakout above 55,400.
- Stock-specific momentum expected in Biocon, DMart, OFSS, Archean Chemical.
Conclusion
Today’s pre-market sentiment is cautiously optimistic. Nifty’s short-term trend remains positive as long as it holds above 24,430. Sectors like FMCG, Pharma, and Retail are poised to outperform, while metals and IT may stay muted. Option data is supportive for an upward move, but sustaining above 24,660 is key for momentum expansion towards 25,200 levels in the short term.
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