Indian Stock Market Today: (10-Aug-2026) Nifty, Sensex End Marginally Higher as Investors Turn Cautious
Indian Stock Market Today, August 10, 2026: The domestic equity market ended Monday on a mildly positive note, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex closing marginally higher after a volatile trading session. Investors remained cautious amid global geopolitical developments, crude oil movements and expectations ahead of key US inflation data.
Nifty 50, Sensex Today
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,583.80, gaining 13.15 points, or 0.05%. The index opened at 24,581.25 and moved between an intraday high of 24,620.95 and a low of 24,570.65.
The BSE Sensex finished at 78,542.44, up around 43 points, or 0.06%. Bajaj Finance was among the notable large-cap gainers, rising 1.93% during the session.
| Index | Closing Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,583.80 | +13.15 (+0.05%) |
| Sensex | 78,542.44 | +43.27 (+0.06%) |
Market Mood: Cautious but Resilient
The market showed resilience despite a cautious start. The previous session had seen the Nifty decline 0.27% to 24,570.65, while the Sensex had fallen about 456 points.
Monday’s recovery, although limited, indicates that investors are still willing to buy on declines. However, the lack of a strong follow-through suggests that traders are waiting for fresh catalysts.
Sector Performance
Financial stocks provided support to the broader market, with Bajaj Finance gaining 1.93%.
Technology and other globally sensitive sectors remained in focus as investors assessed the implications of upcoming US inflation data and changing expectations around Federal Reserve policy.
The broader market also remained mixed. The previous session had seen the Nifty Midcap 100 gain 0.22%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 ended lower, highlighting the uneven nature of market participation.
Stock Performance
August 10, 2026, here are the key Nifty 50 and broader-market gainers/losers with the reported reasons.
Nifty 50 Top Gainers
| Stock | Change | Main reason |
|---|---|---|
| Titan Company | +3.02% | Strong Q1 FY27 performance; management said growth momentum continued into July. Stock hit a record high of ₹5,122.20. |
| Tata Consumer Products | +2.44% | Positive buying in the consumer/FMCG space and strong market sentiment toward the stock. |
| Bajaj Finance | +2.24% | Financial stocks saw buying interest; Bajaj Finance was among the day’s strongest large-cap performers. |
| Shriram Finance | +2.04% | Strength in the financial-services segment supported the stock. |
| Grasim Industries | +1.73% | Buying interest in the diversified/industrial major helped it outperform the benchmark. |
Nifty 50 Top Losers
| Stock | Change | Main reason |
|---|---|---|
| SBI | -2.39% | Banking stocks faced selling pressure amid cautious sentiment and higher crude/geopolitical concerns. |
| Eternal | -1.51% | Profit-taking/selling pressure pushed the stock lower. |
| ITC | -1.21% | FMCG stocks were mixed, with ITC facing selling pressure. |
| Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories | -1.13% | Pharma stock came under selling pressure during the session. |
| TCS | -1.10% | IT major declined despite broader market stability. |
FNO Stock Performance
For Monday, August 10, 2026, the notable F&O movers were:
| F&O Stock | Move | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi Energy India | +10.58% | Strong Q1 FY27 performance; profit surged, triggering heavy buying. |
| Paytm | +9.88% | Analysts raised earnings expectations, pushing the stock to a multi-year high. |
| MCX | +4.60% | Strong buying in the exchange/financial-services space. |
| Info Edge | +4.63% | Broad buying and positive sentiment toward the internet/technology space. |
| BSE | +4%+ | Continued strength in exchange-related stocks and strong market activity. |
| Bharat Forge | -8.32% | Weak Q1 FY27 results; consolidated net profit turned into a ₹90 crore loss. |
| Power Finance Corp. | -8.30% | Concerns over future growth outlook triggered heavy selling. |
| REC | -6.48% | Selling across the power-financing space. |
| NLC India | -6.21% | Profit-taking and weakness in power/PSU stocks. |
| Inox Wind | -5.97% | Selling pressure in the renewable-energy segment. |
Today’s Key Market Events
| Event | Details | Market Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Dhoot Transmission IPO | ₹3,066.89 crore IPO opened today | 🔥 High |
| Q1 FY27 Results | Bharat Forge, Bosch, Vodafone Idea, Info Edge, Linde India and others have results/board meetings | 🔥 High |
| Divi’s Laboratories AGM | AGM scheduled for today | Medium |
| Majestic Auto dividend | ₹25/share ex-dividend today | Medium |
| West Coast Paper Mills dividend | ₹3/share ex-dividend | Low–Medium |
| RBL Bank dividend | ₹1/share ex-dividend | Medium |
| Global markets | US inflation expectations, crude oil and Middle East tensions remain key global triggers | 🔥 High |
The Dhoot Transmission IPO is the biggest primary-market event today. The ₹3,066.89-crore issue opened on August 10 and has attracted attention because of itshttps://futuresenseindia.com/ipo/dhoot-transmission-ipo/ reported grey-market premium.
Global Market Cues
Global markets provided a relatively supportive backdrop on Monday.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained more than 2%, while South Korea’s market also advanced. US equity futures were positive, with S&P 500 futures up around 0.2% and Nasdaq futures gaining about 0.4% in early trading.
One of the major global factors was the situation around the Strait of Hormuz. Reports that Iran and Oman were working toward a shipping-lane agreement helped keep oil prices relatively stable. Brent crude was around $83.50 a barrel.
Crude Oil and Geopolitical Risk
Crude oil remains an important variable for Indian equities because India is a major oil importer.
Any sustained increase in crude prices could put pressure on India’s trade balance, inflation expectations and corporate margins. Conversely, easing geopolitical tensions and stable oil prices could provide some relief to the Indian market.
Investors will therefore continue to monitor developments around the Strait of Hormuz closely.
US Inflation Data in Focus
The next major global trigger is US July CPI inflation data, due Wednesday.
Markets are looking for signs of whether inflation is cooling sufficiently to influence the Federal Reserve’s future interest-rate decisions. Reuters reported that economists were expecting headline US CPI inflation of around 3.4% year-on-year, with core inflation around 2.5%.
A softer-than-expected inflation reading could support global equities by strengthening expectations of a less restrictive Fed policy.