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GIFT Nifty September 2025 futures were trading with a cut of 0.50 points higher in early trade, suggesting a flat opening for the Nifty 50.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 106.34 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,233.09 crore in the Indian equity market on 04 September 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 4,361.99 crore in the cash market in so far in September 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 46,902.92 crore in August 2025.

Global Markets:

Asia market advanced on higher Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday formalizing a lower Japanese auto import tariff of 15%, down from 27.5%.

The order also confirmed the agreement for $550 billion of Japanese investments in U.S. projects.

Several Asian chip stocks were in focus after Trump said Thursday stateside that his administration plans to slap tariffs on semiconductor imports from firms that do not move production to the United States. The comments came ahead of Trump’s dinner with top technology CEOs at the renovated Rose Garden.

Japanese real wages turned positive for the first time in seven months on the back of hefty summertime bonuses, but elevated inflation added to pressure on consumption, data showed on Friday.

Inflation-adjusted real wages, a key determinant of households’ purchasing power, edged up 0.5% in July from a year earlier, the first increase since December last year when they inched up by 0.3%.

Overnight stateside, all three key benchmarks rose on hopes of a favorable jobs report that supports a Federal Reserve rate cut chance.

The broad market S&P 500 finished up 0.83% at 6,502.08, while the Nasdaq Composite settled up 0.98% at 21,707.69. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 350.06 points, or 0.77%, at 45,621.29. It was S&P 500′s 21st record close so far this year.

Data released on Thursday showed that the number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, while hiring by private employers slowed in August, offering further evidence that labor market conditions were softening.

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 237,000 for the week ended August 30, the US Labor Department said.

Domestic Market:

The frontline equity benchmarks ended with modest gains on Thursday after the government unveiled sweeping tax cuts under a major Goods and Services Tax (GST) overhaul. The move, designed to boost consumer spending ahead of the festive season and cushion the impact of high U.S. tariffs, lifted investor sentiment.

The Nifty closed above the 24,700 mark, with auto and FMCG shares leading the advance, while PSU banks and energy stocks lagged. Market watchers noted that enthusiasm over the GST reforms overshadowed the impact of the weekly expiry of the Sensex derivatives contracts.

In contrast, small- and mid-cap stocks came under pressure, snapping their recent rally as traders booked profits amid expiry-driven volatility. Analysts said the decline reflects short-term unwinding rather than a shift in the broader structural trend, which remains supported by policy tailwinds.

The S&P BSE Sensex added 150.30 points, or 0.19%, to close at 80,718.01, while the Nifty 50 advanced 19.25 points, or 0.08%, to 24,734.30. Over two consecutive sessions, the Sensex has risen 0.69% and the Nifty has gained 0.62%.

GIFT Nifty September 2025 futures were trading 122.50 points higher in early trade, suggesting a positive opening for the Nifty 50.

GST Reforms:

The GST Council approved the significant rate cuts on several essential items. Effective from September 22nd, the new rates aim to boost consumption by shifting to a two-slab structure of 5% and 18%, abolishing the 12% and 28% rates. A special 40% GST slab has been introduced for super luxury and sin goods.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,666.46 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,495.33 crore in the Indian equity market on 3 September 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 4,255.65 crore in the cash market in so far in September 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 46,902.92 crore in August 2025.

Global Markets:

Asian market traded mixed on Thursday as investors awaiting Australia’s household spending data for July later in the day

Global bond markets will continue to be in focus with long-dated borrowing costs around the world under pressure. The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield nudged above 5% on Wednesday morning for the first time since July after a court ruled that most of the Trump administration’s tariffs are illegal, raising questions over the future of tariff revenues.

Overnight on Wall Street, U.S equities closed mixed. The S&P 500 rose Wednesday, boosted by tech shares after a federal court decision in an Alphabet antitrust case fueled optimism that the tech giants would be able to weather regulatory threats.

Nasdaq Composite gained 1.03%, while the S&P 500 climbed 0.51%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.05%.

Traders awaited for Nonfarm payrolls data due on Friday.

Domestic Market:

Equity benchmarks ended with strong gains on Wednesday as upbeat services PMI data lifted sentiment, even as investors kept a close watch on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting that could unveil rate cuts across categories. The Nifty settled above the 24,700 mark, led by metal, pharma and PSU bank shares. The S&P BSE Sensex added 409.83 points or 0.51% to 80,567.71. The Nifty 50 index advanced 135.45 points or 0.55% to 24,715.05.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 15.50 points (or 0.06%) higher, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could start on a muted note today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,159.48 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,549.51 crore in the Indian equity market on 01 September 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 2,589.19 crore in the cash market in so far in September 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 46,902.92 crore in August 2025.

Global Markets:

Asian market traded largely lower on Wednesday as investors weighed the impact of climbing global bond yields alongside fresh signals from ongoing trade negotiations and geopolitical tensions.

Chinese market was in focus following President Xi Jinping’s speech at a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The event was graced by 26 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un.

Meanwhile, Australia’s second-quarter GDP grew 1.8% year over year, marking the fastest pace of growth since September 2023. The latest reading was higher than the 1.3% seen in the previous quarter.

Overnight stateside, all three key benchmarks ended the day lower.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended down 249.07 points, or 0.55% to close at 45,295.81. The broad-based S&P 500 dropped 0.69% to settle at 6,415.54, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.82% to close at 21,279.63.

Domestic Market:

Equity benchmarks ended in the red on Tuesday, snapping early gains as profit booking and the weekly expiry of derivatives contracts on the NSE pulled indices lower. Investors also remained cautious amid global uncertainty and ahead of the key Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting scheduled for September 3 and 4.

The Nifty opened strong above the 24,650 mark and climbed to an intraday high of 24,756.10. However, selling pressure in the latter half of the session dragged it below the 24,600 level at close. Banks and financials were the biggest drags, while FMCG and metal counters lent some support to the market.

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) ushered in a structural shift to derivatives trading by changing the futures and options contract expiry cycle. Starting 1 September 2025, all expiries will take place on Tuesdays, marking the end of the long-standing Thursday expiry tradition that lasted for 25 years.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 206.61 points or 0.26% to 80,157.88. The Nifty 50 index dropped 45.45 points or 0.18% to 24,579.60.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 7.50 points (or 0.03%) higher, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open on a flat note today.

F&O Expiry Changes:

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will witness a significant change today, as the two bourses gear up to swap the expiry of their respective futures and options (F&O) contracts.

Until August 28, the NSE’s Nifty 50 weekly derivatives expired every Thursday, while the monthly contracts lapsed on the last Thursday of each month. On the BSE, Sensex weekly contracts expired every Tuesday, and the monthly contracts on the last Tuesday.

From the next cycle, however, the schedule will be reversed. Nifty’s weekly contracts will now expire on Tuesdays, while its monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly contracts will conclude on the last Tuesday of the expiry month. In contrast, BSE’s Sensex contracts will shift to Thursdays for both weekly and monthly expiries.

Trump Tariffs:

Activity on the domestic bourses will be in focus after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly said that India had offered to reduce its tariffs on U.S. imports to zero.

"They have now offered to cut their Tariffs to nothing, but it’s getting late. They should have done so years ago,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social. He added that the U.S.′ relationship with India was “one sided”, the report added.

Indian Economy:

India collected 1.86 trillion rupees ($21.26 billion) as goods and services tax in August, 6.5% higher than the same period last year, the government said on Monday.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,429.71 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 4,344.93 crore in the Indian equity market on 01 September 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 46,902.92 crore in the cash market in August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors assessed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting of leaders in Tianjin, with tariff uncertainty weighing on sentiment.

This comes after a U.S. federal appeals court on Friday ruled that most of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are illegal.

South Korea’s consumer price index rose 1.7% in August from the year before, after increasing by 2.1% the month before. This marks its slowest year-on-year rise since November last year.

Australia’s current account balance for the April to June quarter came in at a deficit of 13.7 billion Australian dollars ($8.97 billion), compared to the AU$14.7 billion deficit the quarter before.

Domestic Market:

The domestic equity benchmarks staged a strong comeback on Monday, snapping a three-day losing streak, as upbeat GDP data boosted investor confidence. The Nifty closed above the 24,600 mark, powered by gains in auto and consumer durables stocks.

India's Q1 GDP rose 7.8%, surpassing expectations and reinforcing confidence in the economy's resilience despite global headwinds. Hopes of GST rationalisation at the upcoming council meeting further supported discretionary demand, particularly in auto and durables.

The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 554.84 points or 0.70% to 80,364.49. The Nifty 50 index added 198.20 points or 0.81% to 24,625.05. In the previous three sessions, the Sensex slumped 2.23% and the Nifty tumbled 2.16%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 33.50 points (or 0.14%) higher, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open with some gains today.

India Q1 GDP:

India’s economy picked up momentum in the April–June quarter, defying expectations of slower growth, even as higher U.S. tariffs on Indian exports loom as a potential drag in the months ahead.

Gross domestic product (GDP) grew 7.8% in the quarter, the strongest pace in five quarters, compared with 7.4% in the previous three-month period, according to government data released Friday.

Gross value added (GVA) — considered a better gauge of underlying economic activity since it excludes indirect taxes and subsidy transfers — rose 7.6% during the same period, up from 6.8% in the prior quarter.

At this rate, India continues to rank among the world’s fastest-growing major economies, though the outlook for exports has darkened following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff hike.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 8,312.66 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 11,487.64 crore in the Indian equity market on 29 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 46,902.92 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday as investors weighed China’s latest manufacturing data and broader geopolitical developments.

China’s RatingDog Manufacturing Index — previously known as the Caixin PMI — came in at 50.5 for August, signaling modest expansion after July’s contraction of 49.5.

Meanwhile, official government data released Sunday showed the country’s manufacturing PMI at 49.4 in August, barely higher than July’s 49.3.

Markets also kept an eye on India-China relations following the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting, where leaders of both countries emphasized that they are “development partners” rather than rivals.

In the U.S., attention turned to a federal appeals court ruling that deemed most of former President Donald Trump’s "reciprocal tariffs” illegal. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit concluded Trump exceeded his authority when imposing tariffs globally under his April 2 “liberation day” declaration.

On Wall Street, stocks retreated Friday as fresh inflation data suggested price pressures remain a concern heading into September.

The S&P 500 slipped 0.64% to 6,460.26, though it still notched its fourth consecutive monthly gain. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.15% to 21,455.55, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 92.02 points, or 0.20%, to close at 45,544.88.

U.S. markets will remain shut on Monday in observance of Labor Day.

Domestic Market:

The headline equity benchmarks ended with modest losses on Friday, marking their third straight session of decline as steep U.S. tariffs on Indian goods weighed on sentiment. Persistent FII selling further dampened the mood. The Nifty closed below the 24,450 level, pressured by energy and auto stocks, while gains in FMCG and consumer durables provided some support.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 270.92 points or 0.34% to 79,809.65. The Nifty 50 index lost 74.05 points or 0.30% to 24,426.85. In three trading sessions, the Sensex slumped 2.23% and the Nifty tumbled 2.16%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 19.00 points (or 0.08%) lower, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open slightly in the red today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 3,856.51 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 6,920.34 crore in the Indian equity market on 28 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 38,590.26 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Friday, breaking ranks with Wall Street as investors also assessed a slate of economic data in the region.

The Tokyo core CPI, which strips out fresh food but includes energy, climbed 2.5% from a year earlier, easing from July’s 2.9% increase. The figure, however, remained above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target.

Japan’s unemployment rate also eased to 2.3% in July, down from 2.5% the previous month.

Overnight stateside, the three major averages closed higher. The broad market S&P 500 index finished 0.32% higher at 6,501.86 after hitting a new all-time intraday high above the 6,500 level.

The Nasdaq Composite ended the day up 0.53% at 21,705.16, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 71.67 points, or 0.16% to end at 45,636.90, which was also a record.

Domestic Market:

The domestic equity benchmarks tumbled for a second straight session on Thursday as U.S. tariffs on Indian goods hit sentiment. Washington slapped 25% duties on key exports, stoking fears of trade tensions and economic fallout. The expiry of monthly Nifty futures contracts added to volatility, while weak global cues and sustained foreign fund outflows deepened the selloff. The Nifty ended near 24,500, dragged lower by IT and financial services stocks.

The S&P BSE Sensex slumped 705.97 points, or 0.87%, to 80,080.57, while the Nifty 50 shed 211.15 points, or 0.85%, to 24,500.90. In two trading sessions, the Sensex fell 1.90% and the Nifty dropped 1.86%.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 29.00 points (or 0.12%) higher, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open with some gains today.

Trump Tariffs:

President Trump’s secondary U.S. tariffs of 25% on Indian shipments kicked in Wednesday, pushing overall duties on the country’s exports to 50%.

A global research house has reportedly stated that the risks to growth for the Indian economy have naturally become more real.

India’s top exports to the U.S., which are electrical machinery as well as gems and jewelry, face the largest tariff increases, the report stated. Trade talks between the Indian and U.S. delegations, however, are expected to continue.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 6,516.49 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 7,060.37 crore in the Indian equity market on 26 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 34,733.75 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Asia-Pacific markets traded mix Thursday as investors digested the Bank of Korea policy decision.

South Korea’s central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 2.5% for its second straight meeting despite an uncertain trade environment for the country.

Overnight on Wall Street, the three major benchmarks closed higher stateside.

The S&P 500 ticked higher and ended the day up 0.24% at 6,481.40, setting a fresh all-time closing high. The Nasdaq Composite closed up 0.21% at 21,590.14, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 147.16 points, or 0.32%, to finish at 45,565.23.

Shares of Nvidia, the world's most valuable company and the leading supplier of cutting-edge AI processors, fell in extended trading, even after its second-quarter results beat widely reported market estimates. This was primarily due to the fate of the company’s China business hung in the balance, caught up in the trade war between Washington and Beijing.

Investors kept an eye for developments related to U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a move likely to face legal challenges.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks ended with sharp losses on Tuesday, unsettled by concerns over potential U.S. trade actions. Investor sentiment soured after Washington issued a draft notice proposing tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods, effective from Wednesday, 27 August 2025.

The slide was compounded by persistent FII selling, weakness in the rupee, and negative cues from global markets. Both the Sensex and Nifty gave up last week’s gains, with the Nifty closing below the 24,750 mark. Sectorally, consumer durables and metal stocks were among the worst hit. In contrast, FMCG counters bucked the downtrend.

The S&P BSE Sensex dropped 849.37 points or 1.04% to 80,786.54. The Nifty 50 index tumbled 255.70 points or 1.02% to 24,712.05.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 25.50 points (or 0.10%) lower, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open mildly in the red today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 2,466.24 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 3,176.69 crore in the Indian equity market on 25 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 28,217.26 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell Tuesday, as investors weighed U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalatory rhetoric on tariffs.

President Donald Trump was quoted by the media on Monday that China has to give the United States magnets or "we have to charge them 200% tariff or something" amid a trade dispute between the two nations.

The US President vowed Monday to impose “substantial” new tariffs and restrict U.S. chip exports for all countries that do not remove digital taxes and related regulations.

Donald Trump on Monday fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented and significant escalation of his attacks on the U.S. central bank’s independence over its refusal to cut interest rates quickly.

President Trump, in a termination letter to Cook posted on a social media platform, reportedly cited allegations that she had made false statements on applications for home mortgages.

Wall Street stocks ended lower on Monday as investors parsed the outlook for U.S. interest rates. The S&P 500 declined 0.43% to end the session at 6,439.32 points. The Nasdaq declined 0.22% to 21,449.29 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.77% to 45,282.47 points.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the Jackson Hole Symposium that an interest-rate cut could be considered at the central bank's September meeting, citing recent labor market weakness.

These comments from Powell nudged major global research houses to reportedly revise their expectations, with some of them currently seeing a 25-basis-point reduction in borrowing costs next month.

Domestic Market:

The domestic equity benchmarks closed higher on Monday, led by a rally in IT stocks after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that rate cuts could begin as early as September. Speaking at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday, Powell noted rising risks to the U.S. labor market even as inflation pressures persisted, sparking hopes of easier monetary policy.

Lower U.S. borrowing costs typically boost appetite for emerging-market assets, with India among the key beneficiaries. However, investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of fresh U.S. tariffs on Indian goods. President Donald Trump’s additional 25% levy, set to take effect on August 27, could raise duties as high as 50%.

While large-cap IT stocks drove the day’s gains, mid- and small-cap shares gave up early advances, reflecting concerns over domestic demand headwinds. The Nifty 50 managed to hold above the 24,950 level at close, marking a steady start to the week.

The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 329.06 points or 0.40% to 81,635.91. The Nifty 50 index rose 97.65 points or 0.39% to 24,967.75.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 56.50 points (or 0.23%) lower, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open mildly in the red today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,622.52 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers to the tune of Rs 329.25 crore in the Indian equity market on 22 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 25,751.02 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asia advanced across the board on Mondayafter Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that the central bank could begin easing monetary policy next month.

These comments were made by the US Fed Chair at his widely anticipated annual speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

In a tepid speech at the central bank’s annual conclave in Jackson Hole, Wyo., Powell said that “the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance.”

The Fed chief added that "the balance of risks appear to be shifting” between the central bank’s dual mandate of full employment and stable prices. He cited “sweeping changes” in tax, trade and immigration policies.

On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied to an all-time high Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank could begin easing monetary policy next month.

The Dow climbed 846.24 points, or 1.89%, reaching a fresh high and closing at a record level of 45,631.74. The S&P 500 rose 1.52% to end at 6,466.91. At its session high, the broad market index came within three points of its record. The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.88% and settled at 21,496.53.

Domestic Market:

The domestic equity indices ended sharply lower today, breaking a six-day winning streak as traders booked profits. Sentiment turned cautious ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s address at the Jackson Hole Symposium on August 22, his eighth and final speech at the event before his term ends in May 2026.

Investors are awaiting cues for the Fed's September 16-17 policy meeting. The Nifty slipped below the 24,900 mark, weighed down by weakness in banking and metal stocks.

The S&P BSE Sensex declined 693.86 points or 0.85% to 81,306.85. The Nifty 50 index fell 213.65 points or 0.85% to 24,870.10.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 54.00 points (or 0.22%) lower, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open with some cuts today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,246.51 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,546.27 crore in the Indian equity market on 21 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 24,128.50 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Friday as investors await U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the central bank’s annual economic symposium, which could offer clues into the path of interest rates.

Japan’s core inflation rate cooled to 3.1% in July, declining from 3.3% the month before as rice inflation continued to ease.

Overnight stateside, stocks fell broadly Thursday, with the S&P 500 sliding for the fifth day in a row.

The broad-market index shed 0.4% and closed at 6,370.17, while the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.34% and settled at 21,100.31. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 152.81 points, or 0.34%, ending at 44,785.50.

U.S. business activity picked up pace in August, led by a resurgent manufacturing sector that saw the strongest growth in orders in 18 months, a purchasing managers survey showed on Thursday. S&P Global's flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index, which tracks the manufacturing and services sectors, increased to 55.4 this month, the highest level since December, from 55.1 in July. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the private sector.

Meanwhile, the number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits rose by the most in about three months last week and the number of people collecting unemployment relief in the prior week climbed to the highest level in nearly four years, signaling recent labor market softness continued into August.

The data may also add to the argument for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates at its next meeting in about four weeks.

Domestic Market:

Domestic equities eked out modest gains on Thursday, stretching their winning streak to a sixth straight session. Optimism over a potential cut in Goods and Services Tax (GST) supported sentiment, though caution lingered ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s annual symposium for cues on interest rate policy.

The Nifty closed above the 25,050 mark, lifted by strength in pharma and healthcare counters, while FMCG, PSU bank and auto stocks dragged on the upside.

The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 142.87 points or 0.17% to 82,000.71. The Nifty 50 index added 0.13 points or 0.33.20% to 25,083.75. In the six trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty have jumped 2.19% and 2.43%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 25.00 points (or 0.10%) higher, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open with some mildly in the green today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,100.09 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 1,806.34 crore in the Indian equity market on 20 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 25,375.01 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Asian markets were broadly mixed as investors braced for three days of potentially market-moving news from the Federal Reserve's annual symposium in Jackson Hole.

Central bankers from around the world will attend the event, which begins later in the day, although the key focus will be Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech on Friday as traders look for clues on the chances of a September rate cut.

Overnight stateside, two of the three key benchmarks ended the session on Wednesday in declines as tech stocks dragged the market lower.

The broad market S&P 500 index slipped 0.24% to close at 6,395.78, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lost 0.67% and settled at 21,172.86. Wednesday marked a fourth day of losses for the S&P 500 and a second negative session for the Nasdaq.

Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was the outlier, adding 16.04 points, or 0.04%, and settling at 44,938.31.

Minutes from the Fed's July gathering released yesterday, when policymakers voted to keep rates steady, suggested that Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman and Governor Christopher Waller were alone in pushing for a rate cut at the meeting.

Fed Chair Powell had said he is reluctant to cut rates because of expected tariff-driven price pressures this summer.

Domestic Market:

Domestic equities ended marginally higher on Wednesday, with the benchmarks extending their winning run to a fifth straight session. Gains were led by strong buying in IT, realty, and FMCG counters, helping the Nifty close above the 25,000 mark.

Optimism was underpinned by steady domestic inflows and supportive macroeconomic trends, even as analysts cautioned that stretched valuations and external risks, such as U.S. tariffs, remain headwinds.

Globally, investors turned watchful ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes later in the day and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium scheduled for August 21-23. The event is expected to provide critical signals on the Fed’s policy path and the outlook for global monetary conditions.

The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 213.45 points or 0.26% to 81,857.84. The Nifty 50 index added 69.90 points or 0.28% to 25,050.55. In five trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty jumped 2.02% and 2.29%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 44.50 points (or 0.18%) lower, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open with some losses today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 634.26 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,261.06 crore in the Indian equity market on 19 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 24,274.92 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asia declined on Wednesday, weighed down by a tech-led selloff on Wall Street recorded yesterday.

Japan’s exports dropped 2.6% year over year in July, notching their steepest drop in over four years. The fall was sharper than the widely expected 2.1% contraction and compared to the 0.5% drop seen in June.

Meanwhile, China kept benchmark lending rates unchanged for the third consecutive month on Wednesday, as authorities signalled they are in no rush to deliver monetary stimulus despite a string of recent disappointing economic data. The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) was kept at 3.0%, while the five-year LPR was unchanged at 3.5%.

Overnight stateside, the S&P 500 pulled back, weighed down by Nvidia shares and a broad decline in technology stocks. The broad market S&P 500 lost 0.59% and closed at 6,411.37, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.46% to settle at 21,314.95.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 10.45 points, or 0.02%, and ended at 44,922.27. The 30-stock index touched a fresh record high during the session.

Domestic Market:

The main equity indices closed with modest gains on Tuesday, marking their fourth consecutive session of gains, as investor sentiment was lifted by optimism about potential GST reforms and encouraging developments in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks. The Nifty ended above the 24,950 level, driven by strength in energy and FMCG stocks.

The S&P BSE Sensex rallied 370.64 points or 0.46% to 81,644.39. The Nifty 50 index added 103.70 points or 0.42% to 24,980.65. In four trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty have jumped 1.75% and 2.01%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 56.50 points (or 0.23%) lower, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open mildly in the red today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 550.85 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 4,103.81 crore in the Indian equity market on 18 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 23,640.66 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asia mostly traded lower on Tuesday as traders evaluated talks between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, aimed at stopping the Moscow-Kyiv conflict.

European equity futures posted modest gains after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said security guarantees for his nation will likely be worked out within 10 days after talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders.

In a social media post late on Monday, Trump said he had called Putin and begun arranging a meeting between Putin and Zelenskiy, to be followed by a trilateral summit among the three Presidents.

Investors are also closely watching the Fed's Jackson Hole, Wyoming, conference between August 21 and 23, where Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to speak, could offer more clarity on the economic outlook and the central bank's policy framework.

Overnight stateside, all three key benchmarks ended the day near the flatline.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 34.30 points, or 0.08%, to close at 44,911.82. The S&P 500 closed down 0.01% and ended at 6,449.15, while the Nasdaq Composite inched up 0.03% to settle at 21,629.77.

Data on Friday showed that while retail sales were increasing broadly as anticipated, consumer sentiment overall had taken a hit from mounting inflation fears. On Monday, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell to the lowest reading since December 2022.

Domestic Market:

Domestic equity benchmarks surged on Monday, marking their third consecutive day of gains, as optimism over potential GST reforms and easing concerns on Russian oil supplies lifted investor sentiment.

The Nifty closed above the 24,850 mark, supported by strong buying in autos, banks and consumer durables. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, announced that the government is planning to roll out "generational" GST reforms before Diwali, a move seen as a major sentiment booster for the market.

Adding to the cheer, the recent U.S.-Russia meeting concluded without fresh tensions, helping calm fears over disruptions in global oil supplies.

Sectorally, automobiles led the rally as investors bet on the segment benefiting from tax rationalisation. Analysts noted that consumption-led sectors could also gather momentum in the second half of FY26 on the back of demand revival.

The upbeat mood was further bolstered by India's recent credit rating upgrade, which reinforced confidence in the country’s economic prospects.

The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 676.09 points or 0.84% to 81,273.75. The Nifty 50 index surged 245.65 points or 1% to 24,876.95. The 50-unit index is up 1.59% in three days.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 359.50 points (or 1.46%) higher, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open strongly in the green today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 1,926.76 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 3,895.68 crore in the Indian equity market on 14 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 24,191.51 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Markets in Asian traded in a mixed manner on Monday after U.S.-Russia summit concluded without a ceasefire.

As per media reports, the U.S. President Donald Trump now seemed more aligned with Moscow on seeking a peace deal with Ukraine instead of a ceasefire first, after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

The reports further state that Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders later on Monday to discuss the next steps, though actual proposals are vague as yet.

US stocks were mixed on Friday as Wall Street tempered its rate-cut hopes amid economic data this week that showed higher-than-expected wholesale inflation and a rise in July retail sales.

The Dow rose 0.08%, or 34.86 points, to 44,946.12. The S&P 500 slipped 0.29%, or 18.74 points, to 6,449.80; and the tech-heavy Nasdaq dipped 0.4%, or 87.693 points, to 21,622.977.

The US Census Bureau data released Friday morning showed retail sales rose 0.5% in July from the prior month.

Meanwhile, US consumer sentiment deteriorated in August, falling for the first time in four months as inflation expectations jumped in the longer term.

The US Fed will continue to be in focus this week as central bank members travel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for the annual economic policy symposium.

Domestic Market:

The key equity benchmarks ended with minor gains on Friday, buoyed by upbeat domestic WPI data that helped sustain positive momentum. Sentiment was further lifted after S&P Global upgraded India’s sovereign rating from BBB- to BBB while maintaining a stable outlook.

Investor caution ahead of Russia-U.S. discussions on the Ukraine conflict kept the rally in check during the holiday-shortened week. Meanwhile, the June-quarter earnings season wraps up today, with the final batch of companies set to announce their results. The Nifty closed above the 24,600 mark. Gains, however, were capped by weakness in metal and energy stocks.

The S&P BSE Sensex added 57.75 points or 0.07% to 80,597.66. The Nifty 50 index rose 11.95 points or 0.05% to 24,631.30. In two trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty jumped 0.45% and 0.59%, respectively.

GIFT Nifty:

GIFT Nifty August 2025 futures were currently trading 15.50 points (or 0.06%) lower, suggesting that the Nifty 50 could open lower today.

Institutional Flows:

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 3,644.43 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 5,623.79 crore in the Indian equity market on 13 August 2025, provisional data showed.

According to public data, FPIs have sold shares worth Rs 22,264.75 crore in the cash market during August 2025. This follows their cash sales of shares worth Rs 47,666.68 crore in July 2025.

Global Markets:

Asia markets traded mixed Thursday as traders piled into wagers that the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates next month.

On the data front, Australia’s unemployment rate eased to 4.2% on a seasonally-adjusted basis in July. The reading was lower than the 4.3% recorded in June, data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday showed.

On Wall Street, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed to new record closing highs on Wednesday.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 463.66 points, or 1.04%, closing at 44,922.27. The S&P 500 rose 0.32% to settle at 6,466.58, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.14% and finished at 21,713.14.

Domestic Market:

The domestic equity benchmarks advanced on Wednesday, tracking positive global cues and buoyed by upbeat domestic inflation data. The Nifty closed above the 24,600 mark, with gains led by healthcare and metal stocks.

Sentiment was lifted after India's retail inflation eased to an eight-year low, stoking hopes of a revival in discretionary spending, while softer U.S. retail inflation strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Globally, optimism improved on the extension of China's tariff deadline and easing crude oil prices.

Investors remained watchful of uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade policy and the Trump-Putin meeting on August 15.

The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 304.32 points or 0.38% to 80,539.91. The Nifty 50 index jumped 131.95 points or 0.54% to 24,619.35.