Daily Report
Daily Report - Tue, 18 Aug, 2026, 08:43 IST
Market Summary
The Indian market witnessed a slight dip in the broader indices, NIFTY 50 and SENSEX, primarily dragged down by the IT sector, which saw significant losses. However, resilience was observed in Realty, Metal, and Energy sectors, along with NIFTY Bank and Financial Services remaining largely flat. Domestic Institutional Investors provided support with net buying, countering FII outflows, while market breadth remained negative.
Key Takeaways
- Broader market indices closed marginally lower, with NIFTY 50 down 0.32% and SENSEX down 0.36%.
- NIFTY IT was the weakest sector, declining 1.75%, with HCLTECH, INFY, and TCS among top losers.
- NIFTY Realty and NIFTY Metal were top performers, gaining 1.46% and 1.26% respectively.
- NIFTY Bank and NIFTY Financial Services remained stable, with minimal changes.
- Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers (+5101.5cr), offsetting Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) net selling (-2535.1cr).
- Market breadth was negative, with 22 advances against 36 declines.
Top Stories & Market Intelligence
- Macro & Policy - Reuters
Crude Oil Prices Rise Amidst Strait of Hormuz Uncertainty, Posing Inflationary Risk for India
- Global Cues - Reuters
Mixed Global Cues: Wall Street Down, Asian Markets Diverge, GIFT Nifty Flat
- Earnings - Moneycontrol
Nifty Companies Report Strong 18% PAT Growth in Q1 FY27, Broad-Based Performance
- Sectoral - Moneycontrol
IT Sector Faces Selling Pressure; PSU Banks, FMCG, Financial Services Also Down
INFY, HCLTECH, TCS, TECHM - Corporate Actions - BSE India
Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Sets Record Date for Stock Split
KIRLPNU - Stocks in Focus - Business Standard
Sigma Advanced Systems Secures ₹155 Crore Anti-Drone Order
- Macro & Policy - Business Standard
RBI Partially Lifts Tech Ban on HDFC Bank, Allowing New Credit Card Sourcing
HDFCBANK - Earnings - Economic Times
Uflex Shares Surge 20% on Massive Q1 Profit Spike and Revenue Growth
UFLEX
Street Consensus & Brokerage Radar
| Ticker | Brokerage | Action | Target | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHOKLEY | Motilal Oswal | buy | 198 | Positive outlook based on brokerage recommendation. |
| VOLTAS | Elara Capital | accumulate | 1,410 | Positive outlook based on brokerage recommendation. |
| IPCALAB | Emkay | buy | 1,885 | Positive outlook based on target price. |
| SUPRIYA | Deven Choksey | accumulate | 841 | Positive outlook based on brokerage recommendation. |
| POONAWALLA | Motilal Oswal Wealth Management | buy | 1,000 | Positive outlook by brokerage. |
| AMARARAJA | Hitesh Rathi, Angel One | buy | 1,200 | Buy recommendation with entry and stop loss levels provided: Buy at ₹945-940, Stop Loss: ₹770. |
| INDIANB | Hitesh Rathi, Angel One | buy | 1,000 | Buy recommendation with entry and stop loss levels provided: Buy at ₹895-890, Stop Loss: ₹796. |
| KAYNES | Ganesh Dongre, Anand Rathi | buy | 3,950 | Buy recommendation with entry and stop loss levels provided: Buy at ₹3660, Stop Loss: ₹3580. |
| MARUTI | Ganesh Dongre, Anand Rathi | buy | 14,300 | Buy recommendation with entry and stop loss levels provided: Buy at ₹13830, Stop Loss: ₹13500. |
| MAXHEALTH | ICICI Securities Limited | buy | 1,004 | Positive outlook based on target price. |
Corporate Actions & Calendar
| Date | Ticker | Type | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Kirloskar Pneumatic Company | split | Kirloskar Pneumatic Company |
| 2026-08-28 | DSP Silver ETF | split | DSP Silver ETF |
| 2026-08-28 | DSP Gold ETF | split | DSP Gold ETF |
| 2026-08-20 | Organic Recycling Systems | bonus | Organic Recycling Systems |
| 2026-08-21 | Zen Technologies | bonus | Zen Technologies |
| 2026-08-19 | Dai Ichi Karkaria Ltd | dividend | Dai Ichi Karkaria Ltd |
| 2026-08-19 | Marksans Pharma Ltd | dividend | Marksans Pharma Ltd |
| 2026-08-19 | Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd | dividend | Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd |
| 2026-08-19 | Kuantum Papers Ltd | dividend | Kuantum Papers Ltd |
| 2026-08-20 | Manipal Health Enterprises Limited | results | Manipal Health Enterprises Limited |
FII / DII Activity
FII Net
−2,535.1 cr
DII Net
+5,101.5 cr
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cues
NIFTY 50
24,287.7
-0.32%SENSEX
77,728.2
-0.36%NASDAQ
26,644.91
-0.32%GOLD
4,471.9
+0.78%INDIA VIX
11.33
+0.18%Market Sectors
NIFTY BANK
57,497.8
+0.01%NIFTY IT
30,807.8
-1.75%NIFTY PHARMA
26,341.6
-0.39%NIFTY AUTO
29,178.1
-0.10%NIFTY METAL
13,104.6
+1.26%NIFTY ENERGY
38,652.65
+0.26%NIFTY REALTY
908.7
+1.46%NIFTY FIN SERVICE
28,569.45
+0.00%NIFTY FMCG
48,105.05
-1.05%Top Gainers & Losers
Top Gainers
| Ticker | Name | LTP | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| HINDALCO | Hindalco Industries | 1,049.90 | +1.98% |
| TATASTEEL | Tata Steel | 186.00 | +1.36% |
| HDFCLIFE | HDFC Life Insurance | 543.00 | +1.33% |
| DLF | DLF | 671.00 | +0.90% |
| ONGC | Oil & Natural Gas Corp | 238.49 | +0.88% |
Top Losers
| Ticker | Name | LTP | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCLTECH | HCL Technologies | 1,325.00 | -2.57% |
| INFY | Infosys | 1,139.90 | -2.51% |
| SUNPHARMA | Sun Pharmaceutical | 1,882.00 | -2.49% |
| TCS | Tata Consultancy Services | 2,313.20 | -2.02% |
| NESTLEIND | Nestle India | 1,470.00 | -1.94% |
52-Week High & Low
Near 52-Week High
BAJAJ-AUTOBajaj Auto
11,663.00−1.69%
TITANTitan Company
5,068.50−1.93%
Near 52-Week Low
ITCITC
273.05+0.02%
HDFCBANKHDFC Bank
729.00+0.97%
DABURDabur India
406.80+1.08%
HINDUNILVRHindustan Unilever
2,055.00+1.93%
Closing Surveillance Pending
Official closing prices, end-of-day breadth, and portfolio risk screening update after the 15:30 IST market close.