Indian stock market live update: Sensex up 230 points, Nifty gains over 100 points. NMDC Steel rallies 12% after Q1 results, Apollo Hospitals and ONGC trade higher; BPCL, IRCTC, ABFRL, Deepak Nitrite results awaited.

Sensex Today LIVE Updates: Benchmarks Rally, NMDC Steel Leads After Strong Q1 Earnings

August 13, 2025 | Mumbai – Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 traded higher in Wednesday’s morning session, supported by positive earnings, stable global markets, and renewed buying in select sectors.

The BSE Sensex was up over 230 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained more than 100 points. The Nifty Bank index traded marginally higher (+0.18%) as investors await more banking sector results.

1. Benchmark Indices Performance – August 13, 2025

2. Key Stocks Driving the Market Today

NMDC Steel – +12% Surge

• Reported better-than-expected Q1 FY26 results.
• Strong operational performance and demand outlook boosted sentiment.

Apollo Hospitals – Trading Higher

• Positive quarterly performance; steady patient volume growth and operational efficiency.

ONGC – Energy Sector Support

• Margins supported by stable crude prices and improved refining output.

3. Broader Market Snapshot

Midcaps and smallcaps maintained positive momentum:

• Midcap Index: +0.62% – Led by capital goods and industrial manufacturing stocks.
• Smallcap Index: +0.37% – Select PSU and specialty chemical stocks in focus.

4. Upcoming Earnings – Stocks to Watch

Companies reporting Q1 FY26 results today:

• BPCL
• Jubilant Foodworks
• IRCTC
• Hindustan Copper
• Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail (ABFRL)
• United Spirits
• Deepak Nitrite

Earnings surprises could cause stock-specific volatility.

5. Sectoral Performance

• Banking & Financials: Slight uptick; PSU banks outperform.
• Metals: Strong rally led by NMDC Steel; Hindustan Copper in focus.
• Healthcare: Apollo Hospitals’ gains spill over to pharma peers.
• Energy: ONGC leads, BPCL earnings awaited.

6. Historical Perspective – August Trends Over 10 Years

Over the last decade, August has seen mixed performance for Indian markets:

• Bullish Years: 2014, 2017, 2021 – supported by reform optimism and strong earnings.
• Bearish Years: 2015, 2018 – triggered by global selloffs and currency volatility.
• Average August Return: ~+1.2% for Nifty.

Current sentiment indicates sideways-to-positive movement if earnings stay supportive.

7. FII/DII Flow Analysis

• FIIs (Foreign Institutional Investors): Net buyers in last 3 sessions; positive for liquidity.
• DIIs (Domestic Institutional Investors): Continues buying, offsetting any FII profit-taking.

Sustained inflows are key for maintaining the short-term uptrend.

8. Technical Analysis – Key Levels

• Nifty Support: 23,850 – 23,900 zone
• Nifty Resistance: 24,100 – 24,150
• Sensex Key Resistance: 80,000 psychological mark
  A breakout above resistance could lead to momentum buying.

9. Global Market Influence

• US Markets: Closed higher on cooling inflation data.
• Asian Markets: Positive cues from Nikkei and Hang Seng.
• Crude Oil: Stable around $78/bbl – supportive for India’s import bill.

10. Expert Opinions

• Market Strategist View: “Markets are in a consolidation phase with a positive bias. Sector rotation and earnings plays will drive short-term moves.”
• Technical Analyst View: “As long as Nifty holds above 23,850, the bias remains bullish for a move towards 24,200.”

11. Investor Strategy

• Short-Term Traders: Focus on breakout plays in metals, energy, and select PSU banks.
• Long-Term Investors: Use earnings dips to accumulate fundamentally strong midcaps.
• Risk Management: Stay alert for global macro triggers (Fed policy, crude price shifts).

12. Conclusion

Dalal Street is witnessing renewed optimism with broader market participation and strong earnings momentum. While today’s rally is encouraging, investors should watch key resistance levels and upcoming earnings for sustained confirmation of the bullish trend.