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Daily Market Update
20-Aug-20261 min readvipin kumar

Fed Minutes reveal broader support for rate increases- Daily Market Update 20th Aug 2026

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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) published the Minutes of the July meeting on Wednesday. “The information available at the time of the meeting indicated that inflation remained elevated. Labor market conditions remained stable, and real gross domestic product (GDP) continued to expand,” the document reads.

The document also showed that, despite most participants supporting keeping interest rates unchanged, several favored a hike. Many participants judged higher rates would likely be necessary if inflation fails to decline, while a few opted out for an immediate hike, saying it could avoid the need for further increases later.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled on a flat to positive note.
  • European equity markets ended on a flat note.
  • Majority of Asian equity markets are trading higher.
  • GIFT Nifty is up by 150 points, Nifty futures likely to open around 24240 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • The Wall Street indices opened in the red as rising US bond yields spooked investors, but eventually settled higher after the Treasury announced that it is ramping up buybacks.
  • Asian stock markets are trading higher on Thursday, tracking an overnight rebound on Wall Street as a pullback in US Treasury yields supported risk appetite. South Korea’s Kospi led gains in the region, surging 4.41%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.21% and Australia’s ASX 200 advanced 0.29%.
  • Crude oil prices rose on Thursday, as the US-Iran conflict did not show any signs of escalation after Donald Trump announced a “crushing” economic operation against Tehran. Brent crude edged upwards to trade 0.70% higher at $92.26 per barrel.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Hyundai Motor India will increase vehicle prices by up to 1% across its portfolio from September 2026, citing rising input/commodity costs.
  • Cipla-NCLT approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of wholly owned subsidiary Inzpera Healthsciences with the company
  • Rites Limited will sell its entire 13% stake (1,573 shares) in Elicius Energy to its promoter/director at Rs 38.49 per share for Rs 60,544.77, after which Elicius will cease to be RITES’ associate. Completion is expected by September 30, 2026
  • Karnataka Bank empanelled as an Arranger & Collector for HUDCO Capital Gain Bonds, expanding its government-backed investment product offerings and distribution capabilities.
  • BSE to explore launching India futures and options linked to MSCI indexes.
  • Texmaco Rail & Engineering invested Rs 6.88 crore in subsidiary Texmaco Defence Technologies; VAGUS DEF TECH & AEROSPACE FUND-1 acquired a 30% stake, resulting in TDTL ceasing to be a wholly owned subsidiary and becoming a 70%-owned subsidiary.
  • IDFC First Bank upsized its senior notes issuance by an additional USD 100 million, taking the total issue size to USD 600 million from USD 500 million under its EMTN programme.
  • United Spirits – FSSAI revoked its June 29, 2026 order relating to the sale of a product manufactured at the Baramati unit; no material financial or operational impact.
  • HEG receives NCLT Approval for Demerger Scheme for HEG Graphite Limited and Bhilwara Energy Limited; shareholders to receive shares in a 1:1 ratio.
  • HFCL – Voluntarily liquidated and deregistered non-operational Australian step-down subsidiary HFCL Pty Ltd effective Aug. 19, 2026
  • Strides Pharma Science received USFDA EIR for its Bengaluru flagship facility, with the May 2026 inspection closed under VAI status after addressing 5 Form 483 observations, reaffirming the facility’s regulatory compliance.
  • KEC International issued a corporate guarantee of AED 300 million for subsidiary Al Sharif Group & KEC Ltd., replacing an earlier AED 181.5 million guarantee, to support enhanced credit facilities.
  • Titagarh Rail Systems upgraded to Approved Vendor status by Indian Railways for supply of 3-phase locomotive traction motors (6FRA-6068), with approved manufacturing capacity of 1,200 motors per annum.
  • HG Infra Engineering -Re-appointment of Harendra Singh as Managing Director for a third 5-year term, Re-appointment of Vijendra Singh Choudhary as Whole-Time Director.
  • JSW Cement received a GST show cause-cum-demand notice of Rs 10.27 crore from the Joint Commissioner, Central Tax (Audit), Kolkata.
  • The Phoenix Mills- O2 Renewable Energy XXVIII allotted 2,74,332 equity shares and 24,690 CCDs to the company and 3,02,568 equity shares and 27,231 CCDs to subsidiary Offbeat Developers. Post allotment, they collectively hold a 45% equity stake.
  • Jain Irrigation Systems- CRISIL reaffirmed Jain Irrigation’s ratings at BBB-/Negative (long-term) and A3 (short-term), covering Rs 2,930 Cr bank facilities and Rs 785.63 Cr NCDs; refinancing of Rs 652 Cr debt due in FY27 remains a key concern.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

The benchmark Nifty index ended lower at 24078 spot levels after a cut of 77 points from its previous closing values.

The performance on the broader front was mix. Mid cap index ended on a flat note while Small cap index fell inline with the benchmark, down 0.51%.

All sectoral index, barring Nifty IT that gained 0.73%, ended in red. Among them, Nifty Chemicals index were the worst performers, down 1.03% followed by Media, Cement and FMCG index that fell 0.91%, 0.77% and 0.55% respectively.

The benchmark Nifty index filled the gap left while rallying on July 29, 2026. Immediate support is placed around 24000 spot levels. Going forwards, cross and sustenance below 24000 spot could drag it towards 23800 followed by 23600 spot levels in immediate near term. Conversely, a sustained trading above 24250 spot could lead it towards 24400—24450 spot levels.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Yesterday, short buildup was seen in Nifty & Finnifty futures with an increase in open interest by 3.5% & 1.8% respectively, whereas Banknifty and Midcapnifty futures added around 1% & 2% respectively without any significant change in price.

All F&O sectors, barring New-age and Technology, settled lower on short buildup. Among them, Capital Goods, Chemicals, Infrastructure and Power stocks witnessed maximum addition of short positions.

On options front, call writing along with some put addition was seen at multiple OTM strikes. Maximum positions are at 24500 CE followed by 25000 CE and 24000 PE followed by 23500 PE.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Yesterday, FIIs bought stocks worth Rs 408 Cr in the cash segment, sold index futures worth Rs 2493 Cr and bought stocks futures worth Rs 447 Cr. DIIs too were net buyers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 3974 Cr.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Futures Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 24250-24350; Supports 24000-23800

Banknifty – Resistances 57900-58200; Supports 57000-56500

Finnifty – Resistances 26250-26400; Supports 26000- 25900

 

F&O stocks in ban today: BANDHANBNK, SAIL & MANAPPURAM

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