14/8/2025

1. Market Overview

Sensex edged higher by 57.8 pts (+0.07%) to 80,597.7, and Nifty 50 rose 11.95 pts (+0.05%) to 24,631.3 in a volatile session ahead of high-stakes U.S.–Russia meetings  . Mixed sector momentum: IT and pharma—bolstered by Infosys’ Telstra JV—propped up markets, whereas financials, metals, and energy lagged  . Investor caution prevailed due to upcoming U.S.–Russia discussions on Ukraine scheduled for August 15 in Alaska  .

2. Market Breadth & Internals

Mid- & small-caps declined ~0.3%, underperforming the broad indices  . Sector performance was balanced with nine of sixteen sectors flat to slightly down  . Limit hits: None noted across major or mid-cap stocks over the session.

3. Sector Rotation & Mid/Small-Cap Pulse

Rotation to defensives: Investors favored IT (Infosys up 1.6%) and pharma amid geopolitical apprehension  . Mid- & small-cap indices saw modest weakness (~–0.3%), as traders adopted wait-and-see posture ahead of global cues  .

4. Global & Domestic Economic Calendar

Domestic CPI: Retail inflation held steady at 1.55% in July—easing for the second straight month and at 8-year lows  . Upcoming Events: Aug 15: U.S.–Russia summit in Alaska (Ukraine peace) Aug 15: India’s Independence Day holiday (markets closed) Aug 20 onwards: Be on watch for U.S. PPI & Fed minutes, and imminent RBI commentary  .

5. Top Volume & Price Movers – NSE

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Infosys: +1.6%, driven by its new $153 m JV with Telstra’s Versent, signaling strength in IT  . Jubilant FoodWorks: +2.2%, on strong Q1 performance as growth in Domino’s India impressed  . Muthoot Finance: +10%, bolstered by optimistic brokerages and solid Q1 ROA metrics  .

6. FII / DII Flow Snapshot

Though exact flow data for Aug 14 isn’t yet released, earlier in the week FIIs were slight net sellers, while DIIs remained net buyers, supporting benchmarks  .

7. Technical Levels to Watch

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Nifty settled just above 24,600. A move above 24,650–24,700 (F&O strike zone) could confirm short-term bullish bias. Mid-caps correcting; key support lies at prior breakout levels before considering fresh entries. Global sentiment shifts—especially from the U.S.–Russia summit—may trigger volatility spikes.

8. What This Means for Indian Investors

Defensive tilt pays: With geopolitical risks ahead, focus remains on IT & pharma. Infosys’ JV adds confidence. Inflation softness: CPI steady at 1.55% offers RBI flexibility; rate actions may tilt dovish, backing financials later. Holiday ahead: With Aug 15 markets shutdown, expect range-bound trade and thinner volumes. Watch external catalysts: Resolution at U.S.–Russia meeting could impact risk assets; stay tuned. Use consolidation: Consider accumulating quality mid-/large-caps on dips—especially in autos, financials—if global volatility stabilizes.

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