Stock Market Today, August 13: Sensex, Nifty Open Lower Amid Cautious Sentiment
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Last Updated: 13th August 2026 - 10:54 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 13
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Market Trades Lower Despite Supportive Global Cues: Indian equities are trading in the red, with the Nifty 50 down 0.43% at 24,331.25 and the Sensex lower by 0.31% at 77,721.71. Nifty Bank is also down 0.49%, indicating pressure in financial stocks.
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Global Cues Supportive: Asian markets are trading higher, led by a 1.61% rise in Japan’s Nikkei, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite are also positive. Overnight U.S. markets ended mostly higher, providing a supportive global backdrop.
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FII/DII Flows: FIIs turned net sellers on August 12 with outflows of ₹1,002.50 crore, while strong DII purchases of ₹5,841.70 crore could provide a cushion against deeper declines. Lower India VIX and softer crude prices may also help contain near-term volatility.
Indian Stock Market Recap: August 12
Indian stock markets closed higher yesterday, supported by positive sentiment and selective buying across sectors. The Nifty 50 gained 0.30% to end at 24,435.95, while the Sensex edged up 0.10% to settle at 77,966.35.
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 23,202.00 | 0.06% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,140.50 | 0.34% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,580.40 | 0.26% |
| SENSEX | 73,895.74 | 0.43% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 68,609 | 1.61% |
| Hang Seng | 25,494 | 0.21% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,613 | 0.51% |
Crude Oil Prices
| Contract | Value | Change (%) |
| WTI Crude | 83.07 | -0.24% |
Bond Yields
| Bond | Yield | Change (%) |
| U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield | 4.68% | -0.012% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 11.6375 | -0.45% |
FII/DII Trading Activity
| Date | FII Net Purchase/Sales | DII Net Purchase/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2026 | -3,693.90 | 2,838.20 |
| 24 Sep 2026 | -5,027.40 | 4,301.20 |
| 23 Sep 2026 | 1,617.40 | 2,341.50 |
| 22 Sep 2026 | -3,810.00 | 4,120.10 |
| 21 Sep 2026 | -576.20 | 2,797.30 |
| 18 Sep 2026 | 599.50 | 1,019.70 |
| 17 Sep 2026 | -3,208.80 | 3,617.80 |
| 16 Sep 2026 | -2,032.60 | 3,908.20 |
| 15 Sep 2026 | -2,977.90 | 2,686.00 |
| 11 Sep 2026 | -930.90 | 1,968.20 |
*As of 09:58 IST
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