Stock markets finish flat after risky session as buyers await consequence of U.S.-Russia talks

Benchmark inventory indices Sensex and Nifty ended flat in a extremely risky commerce on Thursday (August 14, 2025), with buyers taking a wait-and-see method forward of the U.S.-Russia talks.

Extending good points to the second day, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 57.75 factors or 0.07%, to settle at 80,597.66. During the day, it rallied 211.27 factors or 0.26% to 80,751.18.

The 50-share NSE Nifty rose by 11.95 factors or 0.05%, to 24,631.30. Among Sensex corporations, Eternal, Infosys, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv and Titan had been the key gainers.

However, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Adani Ports and Bharat Electronics had been among the many laggards.

The Trump-Putin assembly may have vital implications for power markets, doubtlessly resulting in an easing of sanctions in opposition to Moscow.

Meanwhile, S&P upgraded India’s sovereign credit standing to ‘BBB’ with a secure outlook after a spot of almost 19 years, citing sturdy financial progress, political dedication for fiscal consolidation and ‘conducive’ financial coverage to verify inflation.

“India stays among the many best-performing economies on the earth… The high quality of presidency spending has improved previously 5 to 6 years,” S&P Global Ratings mentioned.

The affect of U.S. tariffs on the Indian economic system might be “manageable”, S&P mentioned, including {that a} 50% tariff on U.S. exports (if imposed) won’t pose a “materials drag” on progress.

“India is comparatively much less reliant on commerce and about 60% of its financial progress stems from home consumption,” it mentioned.

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

Equity markets in Europe had been buying and selling principally larger. The U.S. markets ended larger on Wednesday (August 13, 2025).

Wholesale value inflation declined to a 2-year low of (-) 0.58% in July, as deflation in meals and gasoline saved WPI within the adverse zone for the second consecutive month, authorities information launched on Thursday (August 14, 2025) confirmed.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.53% to $65.92 a barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities value ₹3,644.43 crore on Wednesday (August 13, 2025), whereas Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased shares value ₹5,623.79 crore, in keeping with trade information.

On Wednesday (August 13, 2025), the Sensex climbed 304.32 factors or 0.38%, to settle at 80,539.91. The Nifty edged up by 131.95 factors or 0.54%, to 24,619.35.