13th August 25 Daily Market Report

Pre-Market Pulse – Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Fear & Greed Index

The Fear & Greed Index stands at 18.53, deep in Extreme Fear territory, marking a continued deterioration in sentiment from earlier this week. This reflects heightened investor caution, with risk appetite subdued. Historically, such readings can precede short-term rebounds, but current macro uncertainty warrants selective, defensive positioning.

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How Indian & Asian Markets Started Today

Indian markets are set for a strong opening as GIFT Nifty trades +116.5 points higher at 24,619.5. This comes after yesterday’s sell-off, which saw Sensex close at 80,235.59 (-0.46%) and Nifty 50 at 24,487.4 (-0.40%) due to late selling in FMCG, realty, and financial stocks.
Asian markets opened higher, following Wall Street’s rally on hopes of a US Fed rate cut after US inflation data matched expectations. Nikkei 225 rose +1.34%, Hang Seng gained +0.95%, and Kospi was up +0.24%, signaling risk-on sentiment in the region.

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FII & DII Last Day’s Performance & Intentions

On August 12, FIIs sold ₹3,398.8 crore worth of equities, continuing to reduce exposure in Indian markets amid global volatility. In contrast, DIIs bought ₹3,507.9 crore, selectively accumulating quality large-caps in banking, IT, and select energy counters. The consistent DII inflows over recent weeks suggest domestic institutions remain confident in medium-term market resilience despite short-term weakness.

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Options Data – Nifty & Bank Nifty

Nifty 50:

• Max Call OI: 25,000 (1.57 cr) → Key resistance
• Max Put OI: 24,000 (92.8 lakh) → Major support
• PCR: 0.78 (down from 1.0) – indicating increased call writing and short-term bearishness

Bank Nifty:

• Max Call OI: 57,000 (23.81 lakh)
• Max Put OI: 57,000 (13.22 lakh) – Neutral setup at the same strike suggests a pivotal level
• Trading below 50-, 20-, and 9-day moving averages, but holding near the 100-day SMA.

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Today’s Top Winners & Losers – Sectors & Stocks

Top Performing Sectors:

1. IT Services (Sonata Software surge)
2. Capital Markets (Nuvama Wealth Management rally)
3. Renewables (Suzlon Energy gains)
4. Healthcare (Alkem Labs strength)
5. Industrials (Jindal Stainless, SJVN gains)

Weakest Sectors:

1. Chemicals (Tata Chemicals correction)
2. Financials (Anand Rathi, JM Financial drop)
3. Consumer Goods (Godrej Consumer, Patanjali Foods weakness)
4. Metals (Jindal Steel & Power decline)
5. Logistics (Delhivery dip)

Top 5 Gainers (NSE)

• Sonata Software (+13.3%)
• Nuvama Wealth Management (+23.44%)
• Suzlon Energy (+6.29%)
• Alkem Laboratories (+18.84%)
• SJVN (+5.35%)

Top 5 Losers (NSE)

• Astral (-7.14%)
• One97 Communications (-8.13%)
• Godrej Consumer Products (-6.46%)
• JM Financial (-4.94%)
• Patanjali Foods (-4.94%)

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Top 5 Fundamental News

1. Paytm Payments Services – Received RBI approval for an online payment aggregator license, strengthening its digital payments business.
2. BEML – Won ₹1,888 crore order from Integral Coach Factory for manufacturing 600 LHB coaches, boosting its order book towards ₹20,000 crore.
3. HUL – Board approved demerger of ice cream business (Kwality Wall’s) into a separate listed entity in a 1:1 ratio, unlocking shareholder value.
4. Motilal Oswal – Invested ₹400 crore in Zepto via convertible preference shares for long-term growth exposure to the quick commerce sector.
5. Central Bank of India – Received RBI approval to establish an IFSC Banking Unit in GIFT City, expanding its international financial reach.

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Commodity Update – Gold, Silver & Crude Oil

• Gold: Slight gains after US CPI data boosted Fed rate cut hopes; holding near $3,380/oz.
• Silver: Flat to mildly positive, mirroring gold sentiment.
• Crude Oil: Steady after a previous day’s drop; Brent trading near $66.60/bbl, WTI around $63.90/bbl.
• USD/INR: Slightly lower at 87.57, as the dollar weakens against Asian currencies.

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Market Bulletin Highlights

• US CPI rose 0.2% MoM in July, annual inflation slightly below forecast → Fed rate cut bets increase.
• Supreme Court orders no coercive action on petrol vehicles over 15 years old & diesel vehicles over 10 years old.
• Motilal Oswal invests ₹400 crore in Zepto; HUL announces Kwality Wall’s demerger.
• Paytm Payments gets RBI nod for online payments aggregator business.
• Global equities rally as risk sentiment improves; Asia follows Wall Street’s lead.

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Nifty 50 Technical View

• Closed at 24,487 (-97 pts) with a bearish candle and long upper shadow.
• RSI at 39.56; MACD remains below zero.
• Support: 24,000; Resistance: 25,000.

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Bank Nifty Technical View

• Closed at 55,044 (-467 pts), forming a bearish candle.
• RSI at 37.14, MACD below zero.
• Key level: 57,000 strike for both Call & Put OI.

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Current IPOs

• Mahendra Realtors: ₹75-85, ₹49.45 Cr
• Regaal Resources: ₹96-102, ₹306 Cr
• Icodex Publishing Solutions: ₹98-102, ₹42.03 Cr
• Bluestone Jewellery & Lifestyle: ₹492-517, ₹1,540.65 Cr

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Word of the Day – Systematic Transfer Plan (STP)

An investment strategy to shift funds periodically from debt to equity schemes, helping investors average costs and manage risk during market volatility.

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Economic Calendar – Wednesday, 13 August 2025

India:

• CPI Inflation Data (July)
• WPI Inflation Data (July)

United States:

• Mortgage Market Index
• Crude Oil Inventories
• Federal Budget Statement

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Disclaimer

This report is for informational purposes only and not investment advice. While every effort is made for accuracy, no guarantee is given. Investors should do their own research before making investment decisions. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.