The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 opened flat on Thursday, with the IT and pharma sectors providing the biggest boost. The Sensex edged up 0.15% to 80,657, while the Nifty rose 21 points (0.08%) to 24,638.
Among broader indices, BSE SmallCap gained 0.12% and BSE MidCap climbed 0.30%. Sector-wise, Nifty IT and Nifty Pharma advanced 0.76% and 0.93% respectively, while Nifty Metal slipped 1.05%.
Infosys led Nifty gainers with a 1.29% rise, followed by HDFC Life, Wipro, Adani Ports, and Apollo Hospitals. On the downside, Tata Steel fell 1.22%, along with losses in ONGC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Hindalco.
Analysts said markets are in wait-and-watch mode, tracking developments from the Trump&ndash;Putin summit and PM Modi&rsquo;s Independence Day address. Technical experts noted Nifty support at 24,500, with further levels at 24,400&ndash;24,300, and resistance at 24,700.
India&rsquo;s CPI inflation eased to 1.55% in July, the lowest since June 2017, on falling food prices. While global uncertainties persist, analysts see favourable growth-inflation dynamics for FY26.
In Asia, markets traded mixed, with Japan&rsquo;s Nikkei down 1.36% and Shanghai Composite up 0.2%. On Wednesday, FIIs sold ₹3,644 crore worth of equities, while DIIs bought ₹5,623 crore.
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Indian markets open flat as IT and pharma stocks rally; analysts eye global cues

Sensex, Nifty Flat; IT, Pharma Stocks Lead

Indian markets open flat as IT and pharma stocks rally; analysts eye global cues

August 14, 2025 | 10:11 IST