Stock Market Today: Indian Markets Open on Cautious Note Ahead of Fed Signals, Global Cues
Good morning, Readers!
The Indian stock market opened on a very cautious and slightly negative note today. The Sensex slipped down below 81,600, and the Nifty is still hovering around 24,960. This is all as investors turned risk-averse ahead of key global events.
After a strong rally earlier in the week for straight two days, it’s time for traders to now hold back, watching for clarity from the US Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium beginning tomorrow.
These upcoming days demand outlooks from global markets, as key events are about to take place.
Domestically, the Indian market will get only less affected by all these events that might affect the other global markets. In the country, the domestic trust of investors is tight.
US markets ended mixed overnight, with tech stocks dragging the Nasdaq lower, while the Dow remained flat. Asian markets also opened weak, weighed down by poor export data from Japan and South Korea.
Back home, the GIFT Nifty had already signaled a subdued start. Crude oil prices ticked higher amid lower US inventories, while gold extended losses due to a stronger dollar.
Telecom stocks like Bharti Airtel remain in focus after tariff revisions. Meanwhile, a few stocks are under F&O ban, keeping trade volumes in check.
Caution is in the air, but domestic sentiment remains resilient.
Stock Market Today Opening Bell
Market Snapshot (August 20, 2025) At Exactly 9:15 Am
Sensex: 81,612.24−32.15
Nifty: 24,960.35−20.30
As of 9:40 AM, Sensex down 61 points at 81,583; Nifty slips 28 points to 24,952 amid cautious trade.
Stocks To Watch Today
- Aditya Infotech: Q1FY26 net profit rose 45% YoY to ₹44 crore; revenue grew to ₹740 crore from ₹636 crore.
- Tata Motors: Subsidiary filed €14.1 billion offer with Italian regulator for a tender offer on Iveco Group.
- Hero MotoCorp: Launched Glamour X 125 – claimed to be India’s most futuristic 125cc bike.
- GMR Power and Urban Infra: Board to consider ₹3,000 crore fundraise on August 22.
- Paytm: Motilal Oswal AMC bought an additional 26.31 lakh shares (0.41% stake) in the company.
- HAL: Govt approved ₹62,000 crore order for 97 Tejas Mk1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force.
Read More: Stocks To Watch Today: Paytm, Tata Motors, Hindustan Zinc, HAL And Many Others In Focus
Stock Market On Tuesday
Nifty Nears 25,000 as Bulls Stay Strong; Sensex Rises 371 Points
On August 19, Indian markets continued their winning streak for the fourth day in a row. The Nifty managed to cross the 25,000 mark but couldn’t hold it due to some profit booking at higher levels. The Sensex closed strong, gaining 370.64 points (0.46%) to end at 81,644.39, while the Nifty was up 103.70 points (0.42%) at 24,980.65. Both midcap and smallcap stocks also rose by about 1%.
Top gainers on the Nifty were Tata Motors, Adani Ports, Reliance Industries, Hero MotoCorp, and Bajaj Auto. On the downside, pharma stocks like Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Cipla, along with Hindalco and Bajaj Finserv, saw declines.
Almost all sectors ended in green except pharma, with telecom, FMCG, media, auto, and oil & gas rising around 1%, showing broad-based buying across the market.
(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as an investment advice. Prior to making an investment, conduct thorough research and consult with your financial advisor.)
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