POST-MARKET SUMMARY 25th August 2025
Benchmark indices began the week positively, recovering some of the previous session's losses, as IT and metal stocks surged following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on the U.S. interest rate outlook. However, the Nifty 50 index continued to encounter resistance around the 25,000 level.
In contrast, the broader market remained muted, closing nearly flat, reflecting a cautious sentiment. On the sectoral front, the IT index rose by 2.4%, the Realty index added 0.75% and the metal index climbed 0.65%. Meanwhile, the Media sector shed 1.7% and the PSU Bank index declined by 0.25%.
NIFTY: : The index opened 79 points higher at 24,949 and made a high of 25,021 before closing at 24,967. Nifty has formed a small bullish candle with both upper and lower shadows on the daily chart. Its immediate resistance level is now placed at 25,080 while its immediate support is at 24,860.
BANK NIFTY: The index opened flat at 55,147 and closed at 55,139. Bank Nifty has formed a Doji candlestick on the daily chart. Its immediate resistance level is now placed around 55,400 while immediate support is around 55,000.
Stocks in Spotlight
▪ Yes Bank: Stock surged nearly 5% intraday but ended the day approximately 1.5% higher after the RBI granted approval to Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) for acquiring a 24.99% stake in the bank.
▪ Vodafone Idea: Stock gained almost 5%, extending its gains for the second consecutive session, following reports that the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is set to make a decision on a relief proposal for the telecom company.
▪ Hyundai Motor India: Stock jumped 4.5% after the company received top-tier credit ratings of AAA/Stable for long-term facilities and CRISIL A1+ for short-term instruments from CRISIL.
Global News
▪ Asian stocks reached multi-year highs on Monday, buoyed by growing expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts after dovish remarks by Chair Jerome Powell last week. The London markets were closed for a holiday, resulting in thinner trading volumes in Europe.
▪ Oil prices rose on Monday as traders assessed concerns about potential disruptions to Russian supply due to more U.S. sanctions and Ukrainian attacks targeting energy infrastructure in Russia.
▪ Gold prices eased slightly on Monday as the dollar strengthened, retreating from a two-week high hit in the previous session after comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell boosted expectations of interest rate cuts.
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