Market Highlights: Nifty 50 Trades Lower by 0.73%; TCS Plunges Over 5% Mid-Session | 12 Aug 2026, 02:00 PM IST
Key Highlights
Indian equities present a mixed picture today, with the Nifty 50 trading at 24293.50, down 0.73%. Technology major TCS leads the losers, falling over 5%.
Here’s a snapshot of the Indian equity markets as of Wednesday, 12 August 2026, intraday:
Major Indices Show Mixed Trends Mid-Session
Indian benchmark indices are presenting a varied performance during Wednesday’s trading session. The bellwether index is currently trading lower at 24293.50, registering a notable −0.73% decline, which translates to a loss of −178 points. This indicates a broader market cautiousness as the session progresses. In contrast, the Nifty Bank index is demonstrating resilience, trading higher by +0.12%, adding +71 points, and hovering near the 57516.80 mark. The NIFTY Midcap 100 index also finds itself in negative territory, currently down −0.25%, or −160 points, trading at 63683.60, suggesting some pressure on mid-sized companies.
Top Movers: Gainers and Losers
Among the individual stocks, Hindalco Industries Ltd. (HINDALCO) is leading the charge, trading up by an impressive +3.14%, gaining +32.90 points to reach ₹1082. Grasim Industries Ltd. (GRASIM) is also performing strongly, up +1.47% at ₹3371.1, adding +48.90 points. State Bank Of India (SBIN) is contributing to the Nifty Bank’s positive movement, trading +1.17% higher at ₹1078.5. NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) and Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HEROMOTOCO) are also among the top five gainers, up +0.65% and +0.62% respectively.
| Company | Current Price (₹) | Change (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. (HINDALCO) | 1082 | +32.90 | +3.14% |
| Grasim Industries Ltd. (GRASIM) | 3371.1 | +48.90 | +1.47% |
| State Bank Of India (SBIN) | 1078.5 | +12.50 | +1.17% |
| NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) | 340.65 | +2.20 | +0.65% |
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HEROMOTOCO) | 5902 | +36.50 | +0.62% |
On the flip side, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) is experiencing a significant downturn, plunging −5.06%, or −123.70 points, to trade at ₹2322, making it the top loser. Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH) is also under pressure, down −3.58% at ₹1002.8. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) is trading lower by −3.55%, while Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (APOLLOHOSP) and Titan Company Ltd. (TITAN) are also seeing declines of −2.37% and −2.12% respectively, contributing to the negative sentiment in specific pockets of the market.
| Company | Current Price (₹) | Change (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) | 2322 | −123.70 | −5.06% |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH) | 1002.8 | −37.20 | −3.58% |
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) | 335.25 | −12.35 | −3.55% |
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (APOLLOHOSP) | 8543 | −207.50 | −2.37% |
| Titan Company Ltd. (TITAN) | 5019.5 | −108.50 | −2.12% |
and Activity from Previous Session
Looking at the institutional activity from the preceding trading day, 11 August 2026, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) demonstrated strong buying interest, recording a net inflow of +258.55 crore. This significant positive flow from foreign investors often provides a crucial impetus to market sentiment. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also contributed positively, with a net buying figure of +24.77 crore, indicating continued support from local funds.
Overall, the market exhibits a cautious yet mixed sentiment mid-session, with the Nifty 50 under pressure while specific large-cap and banking stocks show strength.