Share Market Today: Sensex, Nifty End Flat Near 24,600; Realty Leads as Titan, Tata Consumer Rally, PSU Banks Drag

Indian Stock Market Today | Indian benchmark indices ended almost unchanged on Monday, 10 August 2026, after a choppy session as strong corporate earnings and softer US jobs data supported sentiment, while elevated crude-oil prices and weakness in PSU banks capped the upside. The broader market was mixed, with midcaps outperforming while smallcaps slipped.

At the Closing Bell:

• BSE Sensex: Rose 43.27 points to close at 78,542.44 (+0.06%)
• Nifty 50: Gained 13.15 points to settle at 24,583.80 (+0.05%)
• Bank Nifty: Declined 59.50 points to close at 57,686.95 (-0.10%)

Why Did the Indian Stock Market Move Today?

Strong Corporate Earnings Supported Sentiment

Healthy June-quarter earnings helped keep the benchmarks in positive territory despite global uncertainty. Titan emerged as one of the strongest performers after reporting a 63% YoY jump in consolidated Q1 net profit to ₹1,777 crore, supported by robust jewellery demand and revenue growth. Hero MotoCorp and Oil India also gained following upbeat quarterly numbers.

Softer US Jobs Data Improved Global Sentiment

Weaker-than-expected US employment data reduced concerns around near-term interest-rate hikes, providing some support to emerging-market sentiment. Asian equities also traded slightly higher as expectations of tighter borrowing conditions eased.

Crude Oil Remained a Key Headwind

Brent crude climbed around 1.3% to approximately $84.6 per barrel, with uncertainty continuing around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated crude prices limited gains in Indian equities because of concerns around inflation, the import bill and corporate input costs.

Realty Emerged as the Strongest Sector

Real estate stocks outperformed, with the Nifty Realty index rising 1.35%. Brigade Enterprises and DLF were among the stronger names within the pack, helping Realty emerge as the day's leading sector.

PSU Banks Witnessed Selling Pressure

Banking performance remained mixed, with PSU banks under pressure. The Nifty PSU Bank index fell around 1.67%, led by weakness in SBI, Bank of India and Canara Bank. SBI dropped about 2.4% as investors booked profits after the stock had gained roughly 5.2% over the previous three sessions.

Broader Markets Ended Mixed

The broader market showed relatively better resilience than the benchmarks. The Nifty Midcap 100 gained around 0.6%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 declined approximately 0.3%, highlighting continued stock-specific activity outside the large-cap universe.

India VIX Remained Near the 12 Mark

India VIX closed near 12.25, up around 0.70%, suggesting a modest increase in near-term volatility expectations even though the benchmark indices themselves remained largely range-bound.

Market Overview – Sector & Stock Action Summary

Indian benchmark indices started the week on a subdued note, with the Sensex gaining just over 43 points and the Nifty finishing near 24,584. Strong Q1 earnings and softer US employment data supported sentiment, but higher crude-oil prices and continued Middle East uncertainty prevented a stronger rally.

Realty was the standout performer, while IT, metals, financial services and consumer durables also finished in positive territory according to the sector heatmap you shared. Banking remained a weak pocket, particularly PSU banks. Titan, Tata Consumer Products and Bajaj Finance led the Nifty gainers, while SBI, Eternal and ITC were the biggest laggards.

Broader markets remained mixed, with midcaps outperforming and smallcaps closing lower. Overall, the session reflected consolidation near the 24,600 level, with earnings strength offset by crude-oil and geopolitical risks.

Key Sector Performance Snapshot

• Realty: +1.35% → Strongest-performing sector, supported by buying in real-estate counters including DLF and Brigade Enterprises.
• Consumer Durables: +0.38% → Advanced amid strong buying in Titan following robust quarterly earnings.
• Financial Services: +0.30% → Finished moderately higher despite weakness in PSU banking stocks.
• Metal: +0.28% → Registered modest gains on selective buying.
• IT: +0.27% → Closed higher and supported the benchmark indices.
• Energy: -0.00% → Ended virtually unchanged as higher crude prices kept the sector range-bound.
• Auto: -0.09% → Finished marginally lower despite strength in select auto stocks.
• FMCG: -0.14% → Slipped slightly, with ITC among the major Nifty laggards.
• Pharma: -0.23% → Ended lower amid selective profit-booking.

Top Gainers

• TITAN: +3.02% at ₹5,090.00 → Gained ₹149.00 after strong Q1 earnings and robust jewellery demand.
• TATACONSUM: +2.44% at ₹1,108.70 → Advanced ₹26.40 amid renewed buying interest following strong quarterly performance.
• BAJFINANCE: +2.24% at ₹1,102.20 → Rose ₹24.20, rebounding strongly after the previous session’s sharp decline

Top Losers

• SBIN: -2.39% at ₹1,071.00 → Fell ₹26.20 amid profit-booking after a strong three-session rally.
• ETERNAL: -1.51% at ₹310.25 → Declined ₹4.75 amid selective selling pressure.
• ITC: -1.21% at ₹282.65 → Dropped ₹3.45, weighing on the FMCG sector.

Technical Analysis: Nifty & Bank Nifty Levels

NIFTY 50: Opened 11 points high at 24,581 reached a high of 24,620 and closed at 24,583.

• Immediate Support: 24,500
• Immediate Resistance: 24,700

BANK NIFTY: Opened 66 points higher at 57,812, reached a high of 58,015 and closed at 57,686.

• Immediate Support: 57,400
• Immediate Resistance: 58,000

World Markets, Crude & Gold Prices

Global Equities

Global equity markets traded mostly positive on Monday, 10 August, as weaker-than-expected US employment data reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. However, uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and elevated crude-oil prices kept investors cautious ahead of key US inflation data later this week.

Asian markets were largely higher. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 2.1%, South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.7%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng advanced 1.1%, and China’s Shanghai Composite rose 0.7%. Taiwan’s Taiex climbed around 1.6%, while Australia’s market ended slightly lower.

European markets traded mixed near record levels. The STOXX 600 was broadly flat to marginally positive, while Germany’s DAX gained around 0.3%. France’s CAC 40 and the UK’s FTSE 100 traded slightly lower. Technology and energy stocks provided support, while investors remained focused on developments in the Middle East and upcoming economic data.

In the US, futures indicated a mildly positive start for technology-heavy indices. S&P 500 futures rose around 0.14% and Nasdaq futures gained about 0.4%, while Dow futures were nearly flat at -0.04%. Markets are now looking toward Wednesday’s US CPI report for further clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.

Crude Oil

Brent crude traded at $87.403 per barrel, up $1.971 or 2.31%, according to the latest supplied market snapshot.

Oil prices strengthened as uncertainty persisted over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has said an agreement with Oman defining new shipping lanes is nearing completion, but Tehran has also maintained that the waterway will not fully reopen until additional conditions are met. Continued Middle East tensions and concerns around shipping disruptions have therefore kept a geopolitical risk premium in crude prices.

For India, the sharp rise in crude is unfavourable, as sustained higher oil prices can increase the country's import bill, add inflationary pressure and weigh on margins in fuel-intensive industries such as aviation, logistics, paints and chemicals.

Gold Prices

Gold traded at $4,333.26 per ounce, down $8.65 or 0.20%, according to the latest supplied market snapshot.

Gold witnessed mild profit-booking after recently touching a seven-week high. However, the broader backdrop remains supportive after weak US employment data reduced expectations of another near-term Federal Reserve rate hike. The US economy unexpectedly lost jobs in July, prompting traders to scale back expectations of a September rate increase.

Investors are now focused on US CPI data due Wednesday and producer-price data due Thursday. Reuters-polled economists expect July headline inflation of around 3.4% YoY, compared with 3.5% previously. A softer-than-expected inflation reading could further reduce rate-hike expectations and potentially support gold, while stronger inflation could put renewed pressure on bullion.

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