Morning Brief: Nifty Dips 0.46% to 24,471; FIIs Net Buy ₹258 Cr Amid Geopolitical Tensions | 12 Aug 2026, 08:15 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
Indian equities closed lower on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 at 24,471.70, as geopolitical concerns in the Middle East and rising crude oil prices weighed on sentiment. FIIs remained net buyers.
Indian equity benchmarks concluded Tuesday’s session in negative territory, influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a subsequent rise in crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 fell by -0.46%, while the Sensex also saw declines.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Last |
|---|---|
| NIFTY | 24,471.70 (-0.46%) |
| BANKNIFTY | 57,446.25 (-0.42%) |
| NIFTYMIDCAP | 63,843.85 (-0.02%) |
Institutional Flows
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their buying streak, recording net purchases of ₹258.55 crore on August 11. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also turned net buyers, with inflows of ₹24.77 crore.
| Date | FII Net (₹ Cr) | DII Net (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | 258.55 | 24.77 |
| 2026-08-10 | 1,974.76 | -1,290.29 |
| 2026-08-07 | 480.24 | 235.56 |
| 2026-08-06 | -17.86 | 4,013.60 |
| 2026-08-05 | -943.42 | 2,883.17 |
Sector Performance
Pharma and IT sectors showed resilience, while FMCG and Realty indices experienced notable declines.
| Sector | Last |
|---|---|
| Nifty Pharma | 26,750.45 (+1.02%) |
| Nifty IT | 31,823.15 (+0.61%) |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,640.25 (+0.01%) |
| Nifty Financial Services | 26,432.40 (-0.43%) |
| Nifty Auto | 29,458.55 (-0.55%) |
| Nifty Realty | 889.10 (-0.99%) |
| Nifty FMCG | 48,787.85 (-1.17%) |
Top Movers
Among Nifty 50 stocks, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories led the gainers, while Tata Consumer Products was among the top losers.