POST-MARKET SUMMARY 19th August 2025

On August 19, bulls further tightened their grip on Dalal Street, as Indian equity indices extended their gains for the fourth consecutive session, with Nifty managing to cross the 25,000 mark. This rally was driven by buying in heavyweight stocks and broad-based buying, excluding the pharma sector. However, the index failed to hold the 25,000 level amid profit-booking at higher levels. 

Among broader indices, the BSE midcap and smallcap indices rose by 1% each. In terms of sectors, except for pharma (down 0.3%) and defence (down 1%), all other sectoral indices ended in the green, with FMCG, media, auto and oil & gas sectors rising over 1% each. 

NIFTY: The index opened flat at 24,891 and made a high of 25,012 before closing at 24,980. Nifty has formed a bullish candle on the daily chart. Its immediate resistance level is now placed at 25,050 while its immediate support is at 24,900.

BANK NIFTY: The index opened 112 points lower at 55,622 and closed at 55,685.  Bank Nifty has formed a bullish candle with an upper shadow on the daily chart. Its immediate resistance level is now placed around 56,000 while immediate support is around 55,700.

Stocks in Spotlight

▪ Reliance Industries: Stock gained nearly 3% after its telecom arm, Jio, indirectly raised tariffs by 20% through the withdrawal of its entry-level plan.

▪ L&T Finance: Stock jumped over 3% as S&P Global Ratings upgraded the NBFC's standalone credit rating by one notch, citing an expected improvement in its risk-adjusted capital (RAC) ratios.

▪ Inox Wind: Stock rose over 3% after the company announced it had sold a stake worth Rs 175 crore in its subsidiary Inox Renewable Solutions Ltd. at a valuation of Rs 7,400 crore.

Global News

▪ Britain's main indices climbed on Tuesday, driven by broad-based gains, as investors grew optimistic about a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal following talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders. 

▪ Oil prices fell on Tuesday as traders weighed the possibility that talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. could lead to the lifting of sanctions on Russian crude, potentially increasing supply.

▪ Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by lower Treasury yields and a weaker dollar, with investors looking ahead to the Federal Reserve Chair's speech at Jackson Hole later this week.

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