Mid-Day Market Update 13 Aug 2025: Nifty Holds Firm, IT & Pharma Support Amid Inflation Calm
By CapitalKeeper | Mid Day | Indian Equities | Market Moves That Matter
Indian markets tread cautiously mid-day on August 13, 2025. Nifty at 24,601, Sensex steady—banks under pressure while IT and pharma rally. Domestic inflation hits 8-year low, boosting rate cut hopes. Sector trends, key levels, and macro cues explained.
Mid-Day Market Blog – 13 August 2025
Index Snapshot
- Nifty 50: Opened at 24,563.35, now 24,600.80 (+37.45 pts; +0.15%)
- Bank Nifty: Opened 55,441.10, down to 55,327.45 (–113.65 pts; –0.21%)
- Sensex: From 80,604.08 to 80,626.95 (+22.87 pts; +0.03%)
- Fin Nifty: Down slightly from 26,367.50 to 26,282.25 (–85.25 pts; –0.32%)
Markets are holding their ground mid-day despite subdued sentiment, supported by rising IT and consumer sectors. Investor caution remains high ahead of U.S. and domestic CPI data.
Sector & Stock Highlights
IT & Pharma
IT stocks are showing resilience, up 0.4%, helped by an extended U.S.–China tariff truce, which eases pressure on exports. The pharma sector also gained 0.7% on strong earnings from Abbott India and Alkem.
Financials & Banking
Financial indices are under slight pressure. Investors are cautious ahead of inflation data, which could influence rate expectations and financial earnings.
Consumer Staples
Minimal movement in FMCG names, indicating that defensive buying is steady but not accelerating.
Technical Analysis & Trading Insight
| Index | Support | Resistance | Strategy Suggestion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty | 24,560–24,580 | 24,650–24,700 | Near support flat—waiting for breakouts on either side |
| Bank Nifty | 55,300–55,350 | 55,400–55,450 | Short term fade near resistance if weakness continues |
| Fin Nifty | 26,250–26,300 | 26,350–26,400 | Weakness evident—prefer to avoid or hedge exposure |
The Nifty’s near-flat movement suggests a range-bound session, with cautious optimism tilting towards IT and consumer momentum on potential policy easing.
Global & Macro Highlights
U.S. & India Inflation
India’s retail inflation dropped to 1.55% in July—its lowest in eight years. This difference between falling domestic inflation and moderate U.S. readings is boosting rate cut expectations.
Fed Rate Cut Odds on the Rise
U.S. inflation data eased expectations for September Fed rate cuts. This global dovish tone is lifting Asian markets, including India.
Rupee & Outlook
The rupee stabilized around ₹87.58–87.62 amid global easing sentiment and hopes for resolution on trade fronts.
Strategy Summary
Despite a cautious backdrop driven by tariffs and rate-policy ambiguity, Indian stocks are holding up, anchored by domestic earnings and benign inflation. The Nifty’s 24,600–24,650 zone is proving to be the pivot for momentum. IT and pharma remain bright spots; on the other hand, financials may lag unless inflation data surprises to the downside.
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