Morning Brief: Nifty Ends Marginally Lower at 24,435; DIIs Infuse ₹5,841 Cr Amid FII Selling | 13 Aug 2026, 08:15 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
Indian equities closed marginally lower with Nifty at 24,435.95. Strong domestic institutional buying of ₹5,841.66 crore countered FII selling, providing market support.
Indian equity benchmarks closed marginally lower on Wednesday, recovering most of their intraday losses. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) provided strong support to the market, offsetting selling pressure from foreign institutional investors (FIIs).
Market Snapshot
| Index | Last |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,435.95 (-0.15%) |
| Nifty Bank | 57,885.85 (+0.77%) |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 64,024.40 (+0.28%) |
Institutional Flows
On Wednesday, DIIs were net buyers in the equity market, injecting substantial capital, while FIIs recorded net selling. This domestic buying activity helped cushion the market’s decline.
| Date | FII Net (₹ Cr) | DII Net (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | -1,002.50 | 5,841.66 |
| 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 |
SEBI data reveals FIIs were net sellers in both equity and debt segments on Wednesday.
| Date | Equity Net Investment (₹ Cr) | Debt Net Investment (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | -172.83 | -121.94 |
| 2026-08-11 | 3,506.39 | 521.85 |
| 2026-08-10 | 1,020.73 | 1,720.17 |
Sector Performance
Nifty PSU Bank emerged as the top-performing sector, while Nifty IT experienced the most significant decline.
| Sector | Last |
|---|---|
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,817.50 (+2.05%) |
| Nifty Realty | 889.80 (+0.08%) |
| Nifty Pharma | 26,762.50 (+0.05%) |
| Nifty Financial Services | 26,426.75 (-0.02%) |
| Nifty Auto | 29,363.05 (-0.32%) |
| Nifty FMCG | 48,429.35 (-0.73%) |
| Nifty IT | 31,332.55 (-1.54%) |
Top Movers
Hindalco Industries led the Nifty 50 gainers, while Tata Consultancy Services was among the top losers.
Top Gainers
| Symbol | Company | Last |
|---|---|---|
| HINDALCO | Hindalco Industries Ltd. | 1,078.50 (+2.80%) |
| BHARTIARTL | Bharti Airtel Ltd. | 1,945.00 (+1.56%) |
| SBIN | State Bank Of India | 1,082.00 (+1.50%) |
| JIOFIN | JIO Financial Services Ltd. | 256.05 (+1.31%) |
| ULTRACEMCO | Ultratech Cement Ltd. | 11,891.00 (+0.94%) |
Top Losers
| Symbol | Company | Last |
|---|---|---|
| TCS | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | 2,349.70 (-3.93%) |
| MAXHEALTH | Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | 1,007.50 (-3.13%) |
| APOLLOHOSP | Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. | 8,597.00 (-1.75%) |
| M&M | Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 3,403.60 (-1.63%) |
| TATACONSUM | Tata Consumer Products Ltd. | 1,061.90 (-1.49%) |
Global Cues
US markets ended lower on Tuesday amid rising crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding a potential US-Iran deal. Investors also remained cautious ahead of key inflation readings. Asian markets, however, mostly closed higher on Wednesday, with Chinese shares gaining on technology stock recovery and Japanese markets rising due to a weakening yen.
Commodities
Crude oil prices rose on fresh concerns over tensions in the Middle East and continued uncertainty regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Currency & Macro
The rupee showed mild strength against the US dollar on Wednesday, ending at 95.33. On the economic front, SBI Research projects India’s Q1FY27 GDP growth at 8%, citing strong underlying momentum. India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) are set to restart trade negotiations to strengthen bilateral trade. However, a US Senate bill imposing sanctions on Russia could expose Indian exports to additional tariffs if India continues to purchase Russian crude oil.
Inflation
Retail inflation, measured by the All India Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 4.45% in July 2026, marking the sixth consecutive monthly increase and remaining above the RBI’s medium-term target of 4%.
RBI & Policy
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the government is enhancing efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience across critical sectors like energy, fertilisers, and electronics. Additionally, the Ministry of MSMEs and DPIIT signed an MoU to boost market access for Indian Geographical Indication (GI) products.
Corporate & Earnings
- Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. announced the allotment of ESOP / ESPS.
- Swaraj Suiting Ltd. and LAPL Automotive Ltd. saw their equity shares listed.
- Shalimar Paints Ltd. reported its Q1FY27 financial results and board meeting outcome.
- Laxmi India Finance Ltd. and Yatra Online Ltd. released investor presentations.
- One97 Communications Ltd. made a disclosure under Regulation 30.
- Balrampur Chini Mill, Quest Capital Market, and IFCI announced their quarterly results.
IPO Watch
Open for Subscription
- Credent Connect N Care Ltd.: August 13-17, Price Band ₹179-189.
- Q&T Foods Ltd.: August 12-14, Price Band ₹115.
- Behari Lal Engineering Ltd. .: August 12-14, Price Band ₹271-285.
- Shiprocket Ltd.: August 12-14, Price Band ₹92-97.
- Pramodini Medicare Ltd.: August 12-14, Price Band ₹110-118.
Upcoming IPOs
- Shankesh Jewellers Ltd.: August 18-20, Price Band ₹88-93.
- Sunshine Pictures Ltd.: August 18-20, Price Band ₹342-360.
- Horizon Industrial Parks Ltd.: August 17-19, Price Band ₹57-60.
- Lalithaa Jewellery Mart Ltd.: August 17-19, Price Band ₹190-201.
- ENS Enterprises Ltd.: August 14-18, Price Band ₹87-92.
Mutual Fund News
HDFC AMC announced the resumption of subscriptions in its ETF Fund of Fund. Zerodha MF introduced an Arbitrage Fund, open for subscription from August 12-14, 2026.
Despite FII selling, strong DII buying provided a crucial floor for Indian equities, indicating robust domestic investor confidence.
The continued rise in retail inflation above the RBI’s target highlights persistent price pressures, a key factor for your portfolio to monitor.