Indian stock markets opened with slight gains on Thursday. The Sensex rose by 114 points to 80,654, and the Nifty increased by 14.5 points to 24,633. Midcap and smallcap indices also saw gains. Markets will be closed on August 15th. Investors are keeping an eye on the government's WPI data and the US PPI and unemployment figures.
Stock Market Today: On Thursday, August 14, 2025, the Indian stock market saw a slight uptrend, with the Sensex rising by 114.21 points to 80,654.12 and the Nifty climbing 14.5 points to 24,633.85, amidst mixed global cues and expectations of corporate quarterly results. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 also recorded gains of 0.3%. Markets will remain closed on August 15th for Independence Day. Meanwhile, the government will release the July WPI data, while the US is expected to release PPI and unemployment claims data, which investors are closely monitoring.
Mixed Impact of Global Cues
Asian markets displayed a mixed trend on Thursday. Japan's Nikkei index closed with a slight decline, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index and China's Shanghai Composite saw marginal gains. US markets experienced a slight dip in the previous session, but gains in some major tech sector stocks partially offset the pressure.
Investors are eyeing the US Producer Price Index (PPI) and unemployment claims data for July. These figures will play a crucial role in determining the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy direction.
Domestic Scenario
Domestically, the season of corporate quarterly results is ongoing. Investor confidence has increased after several major companies reported better-than-expected results. Mild buying was observed in the banking, IT, metal, and auto sectors, while there was some profit-taking in the pharma and FMCG sectors.
In addition, the government will release the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) data for July today. These inflation figures are likely to impact the market's direction. In particular, investors are watching to see if the decline in wholesale inflation continues or if it spikes.
Sectoral Performance
Among the NSE's sectoral indices, Bank Nifty recorded a gain of 0.2%. The IT index remained almost stable, while the Metal index saw a gain of 0.5%. Investor interest remained in the Realty sector, leading to a 0.4% increase. Meanwhile, the FMCG index saw a slight decline of 0.1%.
Top Gainers and Losers
Among the major stocks included in the Sensex, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries, and HDFC Bank shares were the biggest gainers. On the other hand, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, and Tech Mahindra shares recorded slight declines.
The top gainers in the Nifty included Hindalco, Adani Ports, JSW Steel, and Coal India. Meanwhile, Britannia, Divis Labs, and HCL Tech saw declines.
Important Date for Investors
Indian stock markets will be closed on Friday, August 15, 2025, on the occasion of Independence Day. There will be no trading session in either the BSE or the NSE on this day. The markets will then reopen on the next trading day, i.e., Monday.
