On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, both the BSE Sensex
and Nifty50 opened relatively flat, as markets adopted a cautious stance
ahead of critical inflation data from India and the U.S.
- The Nifty50 slipped below the 24,600 mark, trading near 24,570, while the BSE Sensex edged down to around 80,513.
- Another report echoed this sentiment, noting muted openings for equity benchmarks, with financial and banking stocks factoring in declines. The Nifty hovered at 24,584, and the Sensex at 80,578.
- Market participants are particularly watching July’s retail inflation, expected to decline to a historic 1.76%, potentially influencing RBI’s rate strategy. Simultaneously, attention is on the U.S. consumer price index (CPI), which will play a key role in shaping the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook.
This subdued start reflects investor caution amid global uncertainties—including geopolitical tensions and monetary data—but also underscores market resilience as it awaits clarity on inflation trends.
