The Indian stock market showed recovery after an initial dip on Tuesday. The Sensex closed up 250 points and the Nifty above 24,600. Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, and L&T were among the top gainers, while Hindalco and ICICI Bank were in the red. The market also closed b on Monday.
Stock Market Today: On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the Indian stock market opened with a slight decline, but recovered bly by the afternoon. The Sensex rose by 250 points and the Nifty crossed 24,600. Amid mixed signals from global markets, 1,336 shares advanced, 860 declined, and 154 remained unchanged in early trade. Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, and L&T showed strength, while Hindalco, ICICI Bank, and Dr. Reddy's Labs faced pressure.
Strength Seen on Monday
During the previous trading day, August 11, the stock market showed a b uptrend. The Sensex jumped a significant 746 points to close at a new level of 80,604.08, while the Nifty also gained 221 points to reach 24,585.05. This surge was primarily driven by PSU Bank, Realty, and Auto sector stocks, which provided b support to the market.
Tuesday's Start
Trading on Tuesday began on a slightly weak note. The Sensex opened 120 points lower and the Nifty with a decline of 29 points. Selling pressure persisted in the initial hours, but the market rebounded due to domestic institutional investors and retail buying. The Nifty recovered and crossed the 24,600 level, boosting investor confidence.
Top Gainers and Losers
The top gainers in the Nifty included shares of Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, L&T, Hero MotoCorp, and Jio Financial Services, which saw b buying. On the other hand, shares of Hindalco, ICICI Bank, Dr. Reddy's Labs, HDFC Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank closed under pressure, somewhat limiting the index's gains.
Sector Performance
Regarding sectoral indices, all sectors closed in the green except for Nifty Consumer Durables. The Nifty PSU Bank index was the top performer with a b gain of 2.20%. The Realty index closed with a 1.86% increase and the Auto sector with a 1.06% increase, which were major factors in the market's strength.
Stocks to Watch Today
Market expert Gaurang Shah believes that select companies in the Banking, Telecom, Auto, Real Estate, Hospitality, and Healthcare sectors can provide good returns in the long term. For Tuesday, investors will be keeping an eye on stocks like Hindalco, Astral, Adani Defence, Bata India, IHCL, and ONGC. Additionally, the quarterly results of several companies will also play a significant role in determining the market's direction.
