At 11:10 AM, Sensex rose by 109.96 points to 81,754.35, while Nifty gained 32.55 points to 25,013.20, both up 0.13%.
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Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex and Nifty Gain Modestly As Markets Show Positive Sentiment Now
🕒 Updated: August 20, 2025 13:11:14 IST
✍️ Written by: Aishwarya Samant
✍️ Written by: Aishwarya Samant
Global cues turn cautious with Asian markets down and GIFT Nifty signaling a weak start. US tech stocks fall, investors await Fed minutes and Powell’s Jackson Hole speech for direction. Meanwhile in India, major things unfold as China lifts the ban from India on few item yesterday.
Stock market live updates: Want to predict the Indian stock market better? Start with this 3-part strategy-
1. Watch Nifty 50 levels – Have you checked where Nifty is headed today? Mark key support/resistance zones and use tools like RSI or MACD. A breakout or breakdown here often sets the tone for the day.
2. Check global cues – Did the US markets close green last night? What about crude oil prices or the dollar index? These global signals often influence the Indian market’s opening.
3. Track FII/DII activity – Are foreign investors buying or selling? Heavy FII inflows often spark rallies. You can find this data on NSE’s website daily.
Now, here’s a question for you:
What’s your plan if Nifty hits a resistance level and FIIs are net sellers?
Think it through, test your prediction, and track the outcome. That’s how real learning begins.
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