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The rupee closed Thursday around Rs 95.44/$. RBI intervention has helped cushion the currency, while strong dollar demand, foreign outflows and elevated crude prices continue to create pressure.
Brent crude was around $86.50–87 per barrel after recently falling more than 2%. The decline offers some relief, but geopolitical risks are keeping oil prices elevated.
Escalating tensions involving Iran and the US are keeping investors cautious. Concerns around the Strait of Hormuz and possible disruption to oil supplies are particularly important for India because higher crude prices can increase the country's import bill and pressure inflation.
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is among today's stocks to watch after its Q1 earnings beat estimates. The stock was reported higher in early trade following the results.
Jio Financial Services is in focus after reports that Bank of America is set to acquire a 50% stake in Jio Credit. The development could increase attention to the company's financial services expansion.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is among the stocks investors are watching today, with the company scheduled to consider quarterly results. Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles had reported strong Q1 numbers, including an 83.3% YoY rise in net profit.
Tata Group companies continue to attract attention after N. Chandrasekaran announced that he will not seek reappointment as Tata Sons chairman when his current term ends in February 2027. Tata stocks saw significant selling pressure in Wednesday's session.
Crude oil prices remain elevated, with prices recently approaching the $90-per-barrel level. Since India imports a large share of its crude requirement, higher oil prices can put pressure on inflation, the rupee and corporate margins.
Benchmark indices started Thursday's session on a weak note. Investors are cautious ahead of the weekly expiry, while global cues and crude prices remain important factors for market sentiment.
Tata Motors, Glenmark Pharma, IRCTC, Senco Gold, BEML, HAL, L&T, Apollo Hospitals, SBI, CAMS, HG Infra and Firstsource Solutions are among the stocks likely to remain in focus today because of earnings, corporate developments or orders.
Bank Nifty closed around 57,446 on Tuesday. Technical indicators suggest a sideways-to-bearish near-term bias, although buying interest was seen near important support levels.
Asian markets are mixed today, while Wall Street closed lower overnight. The S&P 500 fell 0.32%, Dow Jones 0.34% and Nasdaq 0.60%. Investors are also awaiting the latest US CPI inflation data, which could influence global rate expectations.
Senco Gold reported 67.4% YoY revenue growth to Rs 3,056 crore, while EBITDA rose 16.3%. However, net profit declined 3.8% to Rs 101 crore, with margins contracting.
Several major companies are scheduled to announce Q1 FY27 results, including Tata Motors, Petronet LNG, Apollo Hospitals, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), IRCTC, Grasim Industries and others. Results and management commentary could create stock-specific volatility.
TCS, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Titan and Tata Power could remain in focus following reports regarding Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran's future plans. Investors will watch for further clarification.
Brent crude is trading close to $89–$90 per barrel, after gaining sharply over the past few sessions. Higher crude prices can pressure India's import bill, inflation outlook and oil-sensitive sectors.
Technically, 24,300 is an important support zone for Nifty. A break below this level could bring 24,200–24,160 into focus. On the upside, 24,600–24,700 is the key resistance zone.
Indian benchmark indices are expected to open flat to muted today. GIFT Nifty was around 24,544–24,551, indicating limited movement at the open. This follows Tuesday’s decline, when Nifty fell 112.10 points to 24,471.70, and Sensex dropped 388.19 points to 78,154.25.
Gland Pharma is among the stocks in focus today after reporting strong quarterly numbers. The company’s Q1 profit increased by around 47% year-on-year, triggering strong buying interest in the stock. The development highlights the continued focus on pharma companies during the current earnings season.
The ongoing Q1 FY27 earnings season continues to drive stock-specific movements. Investors are closely tracking companies reporting their quarterly results today, including MRF, RVNL, Manappuram Finance, Siemens, Zydus Lifesciences and Bata India. Strong or weak results could lead to significant movement in individual stocks.
The Indian rupee opened weaker at around Rs 95.39 per US dollar, compared with Rs 95.30 in the previous session. Weakness in the rupee, combined with elevated crude prices, is being closely watched by investors as both factors can affect India's external balance and market sentiment.
Crude oil prices are trading close to $88 per barrel, keeping Indian investors cautious. Higher crude prices can increase India’s import bill and put pressure on inflation, the rupee and corporate margins. Any further rise in oil prices could therefore remain a negative trigger for the Indian market.
Indian equity markets are witnessing selling pressure in today’s session. The Sensex was down around 376 points, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 24,500 mark during early trading. Investors are taking a cautious approach as global market sentiment remains subdued and concerns around crude oil prices continue to influence sentiment.
Indian equity markets witnessed volatility on August 10, 2026, as investors balanced positive global cues against rising crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns.
The Nifty 50 traded around the 24,600 mark, while the Sensex also remained volatile during the session.
Higher crude prices remain a concern for India due to the country's significant dependence on imported oil.
Meanwhile, weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data provided some support to global equities and influenced expectations around future U.S. monetary policy.
Titan Company and Trent were among the stocks gaining investor attention during today's session.
Investors are also closely tracking quarterly earnings, global markets and geopolitical developments for further market direction.
Overall, the Indian market remains cautious and range-bound, with crude oil prices and global cues likely to remain key drivers in the near term.
