The Indian equity benchmarks ended on a mixed note after a range-bound trading session on Thursday, 13 August 2026. Gains in FMCG, Realty, and select auto stocks helped offset selling pressure in metals, heavyweights, and banking majors.
Closing Figures & Benchmark Index Performance
- BSE Sensex: Settled at 78,079.96, gaining 113.61 points (+0.15%) after touching an intraday high of 78,119.39.
- NSE Nifty 50: Closed lower at 24,395.85, down 40.10 points (-0.16%), sliding below the 24,400 mark.
- Nifty Midcap 100 & Smallcap 100: Outperformed the main index, gaining +0.15% and +0.27% respectively.
Market Drivers & Key Catalysts
- Global Cues & Energy Markets: Crude oil benchmarks dipped slightly (Brent crude near $87.70/barrel), but ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over energy supply continued to keep investor sentiment cautious.
- Inflation Relief: Muted retail inflation data from both the US (CPI at 0.1% MoM) and domestic figures provided a floor, reducing fears of further interest rate hikes by the US Fed and the RBI.
- Sectoral Divergence: Nifty FMCG (+0.84%) and Nifty Realty led sectoral gains due to defensive buying. Conversely, Nifty Metal (-1.05%) and Bank Nifty (-0.43%) weighed down market breadth.
Top Gainers and Losers (Nifty 50)
🚀 Top Gainers
- Tata Consumer Products: ₹1,090.50 (+2.69%) – Strong buying interest across FMCG.
- Tata Motors: ₹349.60 (+1.92%) – Momentum in passenger vehicle sentiment.
- Hindustan Unilever (HUL): ₹2,092.00 (+1.41%) – Closed near intraday high.
- NTPC: ₹344.25 (+1.41%) – Firm buying in power utilities.
- Shriram Finance: ₹1,132.30 (+1.35%) – Outperformed within financial stocks.
🔻 Top Losers
- Hindalco Industries: ₹1,046.25 (-2.99%) – Dragged by profit-taking across non-ferrous metals.
- ICICI Bank: ₹1,406.80 (-1.74%) – Key drag on Bank Nifty.
- UltraTech Cement: ₹11,706.00 (-1.56%) – Subdued demand in construction materials.
- Grasim Industries: ₹3,257.00 (-1.54%) – Faced continuous selling through the afternoon.
- Power Grid Corporation: ₹266.60 (-1.06%) – Closed near intraday low.
Market Outlook & Technical Range
Technical analysts note that the Nifty remains in a consolidation zone. Immediate support is pegged at 24,250–24,270, while resistance stands near 24,520–24,550. A stock-specific, cautious approach is recommended until clearer directional triggers emerge from global energy markets.
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Rupee at Close
13 Aug, 2026
The Indian rupee ended 11 paise lower at the day’s low of Rs 95.44 per dollar on Thursday, compared with the previous close of Rs 95.33.
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FII’s & DII’s Activity on 13 Aug, 2026
Net value in crores
| BUY | SELL | |
| DII | 4,353.09 | |
| FII | 510.69 |
Source : NSE
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