Daily Brief · Midday · 12:40 IST⚡ Mixed

Nifty firms up as crude rises and rupee strengthens

Nifty recovered early losses at midday, while crude stayed firm, the rupee gained, and Bank Nifty remained weak.

Watch:19:30 ISM Manufacturing PMI19:30 ISM Manufacturing Prices19:30 JOLTS Job Openings24,100.00 = max-pain pivot

Why the tape looks like this

1

Animal Feed leads (+5.19%), Sponge Iron lags

14 of 14 sector groups are positive — breadth backs the move.

2

Options pin the tape at 24,100

PCR 1.24 (put-writer edge), spot 24,111.30. Writers own 24,000–24,200. PCR has moved 0.82 → 1.24 since the open.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex rises 200 pts, Nifty up 30 pts as markets recover early losses; ITC, HCL Tech top gainers

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Sensex traded 201 pts higher at 77,187.43 at 12:25 pm after opening at 76,994.11 from

Options Board

Shift since open

PCR

0.82 → 1.24

put-writer edge

Max Pain

24,100

Spot

24,111.30

Put Wall

24,000

support

Call Wall

24,200

resistance

Open interest by strike

as of 12:40 IST
23,85023,90023,95024,00024,05024,10024,15024,20024,25024,30024,350
Call OI · resistance Put OI · supportATM 24,100

Key Developments

Since the open

Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex rises 200 pts, Nifty up 30 pts as markets recover early losses; ITC, HCL Tech top gainers

Why it matters — Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Sensex traded 201 pts higher at 77,187.43 at 12:25 pm after opening at 76,994.11 from

BusinessLine12:33 ISTmarkets
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Bank Nifty falls 400 points today as CAS-driven surge fizzles out; Axis Bank, Yes Bank lead losses

Moneycontrol.com12:29 ISTmarkets

Asia stocks tentative amid Fed hike bets; S. Korea exports, China PMI in focus

investing_in12:30 ISTpolicy

Bitcoin holds near $79K as traders avoid aggressive profit booking. Here's what experts say

Why it matters — Bitcoin hovered near $79,000 as traders remained cautious following its strong August rally and renewed macroeconomic ri

ET Markets12:14 ISTmarkets

Auto-parts maker Victura Technologies said to weigh India IPO

Why it matters — Faridabad-based auto-parts maker Victura Technologies is considering an India IPO that could raise up to $300 million th

ET Markets12:10 ISTmarkets

GAIL dividend 2026: Last date to buy alert | Know amount per share and payment timeline

Why it matters — According to the filing, the dividend will be paid within the stipulated period of 30 days of declaration.

Mint12:35 ISTmarkets

Small-cap stock under ₹50 hits 5% upper circuit following stock market rebound

Why it matters — Elitecon International's share price rose 5% to ₹11.17 amid a broader market recovery, despite recent heavy selling pre

Mint12:32 ISTmarkets

Still to Come

Results · macro · corporate actions

Macro & corporate actions

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19:30ISM Manufacturing PMImacro
19:30ISM Manufacturing Pricesmacro
19:30JOLTS Job Openingsmacro
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CCL: Dividend - Rs 3 Per Sharecorp action
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AEROENTER: Dividend - Re 0.40 Per Sharecorp action
ALIVUS: Dividend - Rs 5 Per Sharecorp action
VADILENT: Dividend - Rs 1.50 Per Sharecorp action
ORIRAIL: Dividend - Re 0.10 Per Sharecorp action
SUPRAJIT: Dividend - Rs 2 Per Sharecorp action

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