Mid-Day Market Update 8 Aug 2025: Nifty & Bank Nifty Retreat, IT Under Pressure Amid Global Trade Risks
By CapitalKeeper | Mid Day | Indian Equities | Market Moves That Matter
Indian stocks rally mid-day on August 11, 2025: Nifty at 24,486, Sensex up over 350 pts. SBI and Grasim buoy markets with strong earnings, while PSU banks, realty, and real-time sectors lead. U.S. tariffs and RBI neutrality cast caution. Sector dynamics and trade setup analyzed.
Mid-Day Market Update – August 11, 2025
Index Snapshot:
- Nifty 50: Opened at 24,371.50, now 24,486.50 (+115 pts; +0.47%)
- Bank Nifty: Open at 55,499.35, now 55,263.55 (–235.8 pts; –0.43%)
- Sensex: From 79,885.36 to 80,239.67 (+354.3 pts; +0.44%)
- Fin Nifty: Opened 26,165.55, now 26,264.70 (+99.15 pts; +0.38%)
Following a prolonged six-week decline, markets have started showing signs of a modest rebound, underpinned by strong quarterly results from State Bank of India and Grasim Industries. Gains, however, remain constrained by lingering uncertainties around looming U.S. tariffs and other global pressures.
Sector Breakdown & Key Movers
PSU Banks & Financials
Leading today’s gains are large-cap financials, particularly SBI, which jumped 2.2% on healthy Q1 earnings. The sector-wide lift helped dampen extended sell-off pressure and supports Fin Nifty’s modest recovery.
Chemicals & Industrials
Grasim Industries registered a 2.2% gain after surpassing earnings expectations, benefiting from upgraded outlooks on sustained demand in chemicals and textiles.
Real Estate & Metals
Positive momentum also extended to realty and metal stocks, hinting at early rotation into cyclicals. Small- and mid-cap indices are mirroring the broader uptrend.
Consumer & Defensive Stocks
Voltas declined 7% following weak monsoon-driven demand. At the same time, travel tech Yatra Online soared 19.5% on a four-fold increase in quarterly profits, highlighting discretionary segments’ volatility.
Overall Tone
While PSU banks and select industrials lead gains, investor caution persists amid uncertainty over aggressive U.S. tariffs and the approaching Trump-Putin summit. Breadth remains muted — with only 8 of 16 sectors trading positively.
Technical Outlook
- Nifty: Riding support near 24,450–24,480. Upside resistance lies at 24,550–24,600. Strong break above could open recovery toward 24,700.
- Bank Nifty: Resistance at 55,400–55,500; support nears 55,200–55,250.
- Fin Nifty: Holding around 26,200, with resistance near 26,300–26,350.
Analysts warn of further downside if Nifty slips below 24,000, but reclaiming over 24,600–24,800 could spark renewed buying interest.
Global & Macro Themes
- Trailing Losses Continue
These markets close six straight weeks lower — the longest stretch in years. Early gains today suggest potential bottoming near 24,400, but sustained momentum is needed for a structural turnaround. - U.S. Tariff Pressure
President Trump plans to launch the second tranche of 25% tariffs on Indian goods by August 28, elevating economic pressure. Stocks remain fragile amid trade uncertainty. - RBI Maintains Neutral Stance
While inflation forecasts were revised lower, RBI left repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, maintaining neutral stance. Strategic focus remains on liquidity absorption and avoiding overheating. - Rupee & Bond Yields Under Strain
Rupee weakened to ₹87.66/USD, although RBI intervention appear to have eased sharper depreciation. Domestic 10-year bond yields remain in tight range. U.S. and India inflation data releases later this week may dictate direction. - FII Outflows Persist
Global risks continue to drive capital outflows—nearly ₹60,000 crore in 40 days. Tech and banking sectors remain most impacted.
Intraday Strategy Guide
| Index / Sector | Support | Resistance | Strategy Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty | 24,450–24,480 | 24,550–24,600 | Buy near support with SL below 24,400; target 24,600+ |
| Bank Nifty | 55,200–55,250 | 55,400–55,500 | Quick trades near support; stop-loss if stakes break lower |
| PSU Banks | — | — | Strong Q1 earnings; stay long on SBI, PSU index |
| Grasim, Yatra | — | — | Momentum trades continue with tight SL |
| Watch Sectors | — | — | Export, IT: cautious; Real estate/clocks/tourism: selective recovery plays |
Mid-Day Summary
Markets are finding a footing amid six weeks of pain, with financials and PSU names showing resilience. Cyclical strength in realty and chemicals underscores shifting sentiment. Yet the cloud of U.S. tariffs and subdued RBI action holds back broader optimism. Key technical threshold — Nifty above 24,550 — will be critical for confirming the turnaround. at these levels may offer trade setups, but volatility remains high.
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