Stock markets rebounded on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) with benchmark Sensex closing higher by 304 points on buying in metal, auto and pharma shares as steady U.S. inflation data propelled a sharp rally in global markets.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 304.32 points or 0.38% to settle at 80,539.91. During the day, it jumped 448.15 points or 0.55% to 80,683.74.

The 50-share NSE Nifty edged up by 131.95 points or 0.54% to 24,619.35.

Analysts said retail inflation slowing to an 8-year low of 1.55% in July led to the positive trend in domestic equities.

“Indian equities experienced a broad-based optimism as CPI hit an eight-year low, boosting hopes for a revival in discretionary spending, led by autos and metals. Globally, sentiment improved on the extension of China’s tariff deadline and easing oil prices.

“Despite uncertainties around Trump’s trade stance and global risks, India’s growth-inflation dynamics remain favourable for FY26 with risk to marginal downgrade based on tariff updates. India looks forward to the Trump-Putin meet dated 15th August,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Among Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics, Eternal, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Motors and Power Grid were the gainers.

However, Adani Ports, ITC, UltraTech Cement and Titan were among the laggards.

Retail inflation slowed to an 8-year low of 1.55% in July, falling below the Reserve Bank’s comfort zone for the first time since January 2019, helped by subdued prices of food items, according to government data released on Tuesday (August 12, 2025).

Among Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng settled sharply higher. European markets were trading in the green.

The U.S. markets ended significantly higher on Tuesday (August 12, 2025).

Global oil benchmark Brent crude dipped 0.36% to $65.88 a barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,398.80 crore on Tuesday (August 12, 2025), according to exchange data. Sensex dropped 368.49 points or 0.46% to settle at 80,235.59, while Nifty went lower by 97.65 points or 0.40% to 24,487.40 on Tuesday (August 12, 2025).

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Friday (August 8, 2025) amid non-stop foreign fund outflows and tariff-related jitters.

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 765.47 points or 0.95% to settle at 79,857.79. During the day, it tumbled 847.42 points or 1.05% to 79,775.84.

The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 232.85 points or 0.95% to 24,363.30.

From the Sensex firms, Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and Reliance Industries were among the laggards.

However, NTPC, Titan, Trent, ITC and Bajaj Finserv were the gainers.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹4,997.19 crore on Thursday (August 7, 2025), according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DII), however, bought stocks worth ₹10,864.04 crore in the previous trade.

The initial 25% tariffs announced by the U.S. on Indian imports came into effect Thursday (August 7, 2025).

In Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index settled in positive territory, while South Korea’s Kospi, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng ended lower.

European markets were trading mostly in the green.

The U.S. markets ended on a mixed note on Thursday (August 7, 2025).

Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.59% to $66.82 a barrel.

On Thursday (August 7, 2025), the Sensex edged higher by 79.27 points or 0.10% to settle at 80,623.26. The Nifty went up by 21.95 points or 0.09% to 24,596.15. On Thursday, the Sensex edged higher by 79.27 points or 0.10 per cent to settle at 80,623.26. The Nifty went up by 21.95 points or 0.09 per cent to 24,596.15.