Indian markets are set for a flat to negative opening, with GIFT Nifty at 24,683, down 0.03%. Global mood will be shaped by overnight US market moves, crude oil trends, and the latest markets trend. Traders may also keep an eye on dollar-rupee action, with metal, infra, and IT counters likely to see early activity.
Indian equities ended the August 13 session in the green, with benchmark indices extending gains. The Sensex climbed 304 points to close at 80,539, while the Nifty advanced 132 points to finish above the 24,600 level.
Key global and domestic cues to know on August 14, 2025
Asian Markets
Asia-Pacific markets saw a mixed start on Thursday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipping 0.3% after hitting a record high in the previous session and the Topix index down 0.6%. In contrast, South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.4% while the Kosdaq was little changed, and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.5%.
US markets
U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing at fresh record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 463 points, or 1.04%, to finish at 44,922. The S&P 500 added 0.32% to close at 6,466, while the Nasdaq inched up 0.14% to end the day at 21,713.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.15% down at 97.64 on Thursday morning. The index evaluates the strength or weakness of the US dollar in comparison to major currencies. The basket contains currencies such as the British Pound, Euro, Swedish Krona, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, etc. The rupee depreciated 0.31% to close at 87.45 to the dollar on August 13.
Crude Oil
Oil prices inched higher in early Thursday trade, with WTI crude up 0.17% at $62.77 a barrel and Brent crude gaining 0.24% to $65.79.
FII, DII data
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 3,644 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) countered the selling with purchases totaling Rs 5,623 crore.
Gold rate today
Gold prices were lower in early Thursday’s trade. As per Goodreturns, today, 10 grams of 24-carat gold rate today is Rs 1,01,340, while 22-carat gold costs Rs 92,890. For those preferring 18-carat gold, the price is Rs 76,000 for the same weight.
Top sectors in Wednesday’s trade
Manufacturing-focused sectors led market gains on Wednesday, with electronics, non-ferrous metals, and defence stocks each rising about 3%. Aquaculture shares gained 2%, while rubber stocks also advanced by the same margin.
Best and worst performing business groups
Apollo Hospital Group topped Wednesday’s gainers with a 7.78% surge, followed by Pennar Group up 2.69%, Essel Group higher by 2.37%, and Hero Group adding 2.28%. On the losing side, Anil Ambani Group dropped 3.5%, while Yash Birla Group declined 3.67%.