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