Market Highlights: Nifty 50 Trades Lower, Midcap 100 Also Sees Slight Dip Intraday | 13 Aug 2026, 02:00 PM IST
Key Highlights
Indian equities are trading lower mid-session on Thursday. The Nifty 50 hovers near 24351.35, down 0.35%, while Nifty Bank also sees a decline. Broader market sentiment remains cautious.
As of Thursday, 13 August 2026, intraday, Indian equity markets are largely trading in negative territory, reflecting a cautious sentiment among investors as key indices register declines mid-session.
Major Indices Trade Lower
The benchmark is currently trading at 24351.35, registering a decline of −0.35%, which translates to a loss of 85 points. This downward movement indicates broad-based selling pressure impacting large-cap stocks. The Nifty Bank index is also facing significant pressure, hovering at 57573.25, down −0.54%, a notable drop of 313 points, suggesting weakness in the financial sector. Meanwhile, the broader NIFTY Midcap 100 index is trading at 63948.05, down −0.12%, losing 76 points, indicating that mid-cap stocks are also experiencing a slight pullback.
| Index | Current | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24351.35 | −85 pts | −0.35% |
| Nifty Bank | 57573.25 | −313 pts | −0.54% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 63948.05 | −76 pts | −0.12% |
Top Movers: Gainers and Losers
Among the Nifty constituents, Tata Consumer Products Ltd. (TATACONSUM) is leading the gainers, trading +2.09% higher at a price of ₹1084.1, adding +22.20 pts to its value. Other notable gainers contributing positively to the market include Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV), which is up +1.55% or +5.30 pts, trading at ₹348.3. Tech Mahindra Ltd. (TECHM) is also advancing by +1.25%, adding +20.30 pts to trade at ₹1645.3. Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH) sees a +1.00% rise to ₹1017.6, while Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) is up +0.92% at ₹2081.9.
| Gainer | Current Price (₹) | % Change | Points Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Consumer Products Ltd. (TATACONSUM) | 1084.1 | +2.09% | +22.20 |
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) | 348.3 | +1.55% | +5.30 |
| Tech Mahindra Ltd. (TECHM) | 1645.3 | +1.25% | +20.30 |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH) | 1017.6 | +1.00% | +10.10 |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) | 2081.9 | +0.92% | +18.90 |
On the losing side, Hindalco Industries Ltd. (HINDALCO) is the top laggard, significantly down −3.00%, trading at ₹1046.15 and losing −32.35 pts. Grasim Industries Ltd. (GRASIM) is also seeing considerable selling pressure, declining −1.75% or −57.80 pts, trading at ₹3250. Ultratech Cement Ltd. (ULTRACEMCO) is down −1.69%, shedding −201.00 pts to trade at ₹11690. ICICI Bank Ltd. (ICICIBANK) is lower by −1.57% at ₹1409.2, and Titan Company Ltd. (TITAN) is trading −1.41% lower at ₹5027.1.
| Loser | Current Price (₹) | % Change | Points Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. (HINDALCO) | 1046.15 | −3.00% | −32.35 |
| Grasim Industries Ltd. (GRASIM) | 3250 | −1.75% | −57.80 |
| Ultratech Cement Ltd. (ULTRACEMCO) | 11690 | −1.69% | −201.00 |
| ICICI Bank Ltd. (ICICIBANK) | 1409.2 | −1.57% | −22.50 |
| Titan Company Ltd. (TITAN) | 5027.1 | −1.41% | −71.90 |
and Activity
In the previous trading session on August 12, 2026, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers, offloading equities worth −1,002.5 cr. This outflow from foreign investors suggests a cautious stance. Conversely, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remained strong net buyers, injecting a substantial +5,841.66 cr into the market, providing crucial domestic support and cushioning some of the selling pressure.
Overall, the market exhibits a cautious tone mid-session, with selling pressure visible in key large-cap names, despite strong support from domestic institutional flows.