Stock Market Today, August 12: Dalal Street Opens Flat Amid Oil Price and Global Concerns

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Last Updated: 12th August 2026 - 10:23 am

Catch the latest Sensex Nifty updates as the markets swing with changing global trends, domestic cues, and sector performances. Follow how India’s benchmark indices are shaping the trading day.

Stock Market Outlook for August 12

  • Weak Early Trade: Indian equities are trading lower, with the Nifty 50 down 0.44% at 24,363.60 and the Sensex falling 0.45% to 77,806.09. Nifty Bank, however, is showing resilience with a 0.38% gain.

  • Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets are mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei up 0.64% and the Shanghai Composite gaining 0.32%, while the Hang Seng is down 1.17%. Higher crude oil prices could add some pressure to domestic sentiment.

  • FII/DII Flows: Institutional flows remain supportive, with FIIs net buying ₹258.60 crore and DIIs ₹24.80 crore on August 11. Continued foreign inflows could provide some downside support despite the weak early trade.

Indian Stock Market Recap: August 11

Indian stock markets closed marginally higher yesterday, with benchmark indices ending largely flat amid cautious trading. The Nifty 50 edged up 0.07% to settle at 24,471.70, while the Sensex gained 0.08% to close at 78,154.25.

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 24,437.00 -0.52%
Nifty 50 24,377.55 -0.38%
Nifty Bank 57,729.85 0.49%
SENSEX 77,819.98 -0.43%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 53,805.64 -0.35%
NASDAQ 26,461.08 -0.62%
S&P 500 7,747.95 -0.34%

Asian Markets

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 67,398 0.64%
Hang Seng 25,352 -1.17%
Shanghai Composite 4,589 0.32%

Crude Oil Prices

Contract Value Change (%)
WTI Crude 83.99 0.95%

Bond Yields

Bond Yield Change (%)
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield 4.688% 0.004%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 11.735 -1.05%

FII/DII Trading Activity

Date FII Net Purchase/Sales DII Net Purchase/Sales
11 Aug 2026 258.60 24.80
10 Aug 2026 1,974.80 -1,290.30
7 Aug 2026 480.20 235.60
6 Aug 2026 -17.90 4,013.60
5 Aug 2026 -943.40 2,883.20
4 Aug 2026 2,446.50 -936.10
3 Aug 2026 922.30 1,571.20
31 Jul 2026 277.50 2,260.40
30 Jul 2026 3,623.50 -1,864.00
29 Jul 2026 2,981.90 998.00

 

*As of 09:58 IST

This content is for informational purposes only and not investment advice. Please do your own research before making any financial decisions.

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