Due to the Independence Day holiday, trading on both the NSE and BSE was suspended on August 15, 2025. The previous session (August 14) ended on a flat note, with Sensex closing at 80,597.66 (+0.07%) and Nifty at 24,631.30 (+0.05%), reflecting cautious optimism amid mixed sectoral trends and global cues.
📈 Top Gainers & Losers (August 14, 2025):
Top Gainers
% Change
Apollo Hospitals
+3.2%
Infosys
+2.8%
JSW Steel
+2.5%
ICICI Bank
+2.1%
Glenmark Pharma
+1.9%
Top Losers
% Change
ONGC
-2.4%
Adani Enterprises
-2.1%
Hindalco Industries
-1.8%
Tata Power
-1.6%
DLF Ltd
-1.5%
🌍 Global Markets Summary:
US Markets: S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on softer inflation data.
Asia: Mixed performance; Nikkei down 1.2%, Hang Seng up 0.39%.
Europe: Stable ahead of Eurogroup meetings and GDP data.
🚨 Circuit Breakers (August 14, 2025):
Upper Circuit
% Limit Hit
Swan Energy
+20%
Inox Wind
+10%
Connplex Cinemas
+10%
Lower Circuit
% Limit Hit
Sawaliya Foods
-10%
Patanjali Foods
-10%
🔄 Weekly Circuit Breakers (Week Ending August 15, 2025):
Upper Circuit (Weekly)
Sessions Locked
BlueStone Jewellery
3
JSW Cement
2
Lower Circuit (Weekly)
Sessions Locked
Mahendra Realtors
2
Regaal Resources
1
📰 Latest News:
🇮🇳 Independence Day Holiday: Markets closed across all segments including equity, derivatives, and commodities.
🇺🇸 US Tariffs: 25% tariff imposed on Indian imports, with an additional penalty linked to Russian oil trade.
🗣️ PM Modi’s Speech: Expected to announce infrastructure and manufacturing incentives under Make in India.
📉 Retail Inflation: Fell to 1.55% in July, lowest since June 2017.
🏢 Stocks Updates:
Infosys and Apollo Hospitals posted strong Q1 results.
JSW Cement IPO closes with robust subscription.
BlueStone Jewellery IPO allotment finalized.
Regaal Resources IPO closed on August 14.
🔍 Key Topics:
📊 Upcoming IPOs: Vikram Solar, Tata Capital, Hero FinCorp, and Shreeji Shipping Global expected to raise over ₹28,000 Cr collectively.
🏭 Sector Performance: PSU Banks, Metals, and Automobiles led gains; Realty, FMCG, and Healthcare lagged.
⚖️ Regulatory Watch: SEBI may cap retail investor participation in large IPOs to 10% beyond ₹5,000 Cr issue size.
📉 India VIX & Nifty Volatility:
India VIX declined to 12.14 (-0.76%), signaling reduced market uncertainty.
Nifty Volatility remained subdued, with resistance at 24,750 and support at 24,500.
💼 FII & DII Trends:
Investor Type
Net Activity (₹ Cr)
FII
-18,620.32
DII
+46,275.81
FIIs continued to be net sellers amid tariff concerns, while DIIs provided strong support.
❓ FAQs:
Q1: Was the Indian stock market open on August 15, 2025? No, it was closed for Independence Day.
Q2: When will trading resume? Trading resumes on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Q3: Which sectors are impacted by US tariffs? Textiles, Gems & Jewellery, and Auto Components face headwinds.
Q4: What’s the outlook for Nifty next week? A breakout above 24,800 could trigger bullish momentum; otherwise, expect consolidation.
