India Markets Today: Benchmark indices firm; Apollo Hospitals ▲ on Q1, Nykaa rallies; mid & smallcaps positive
Nifty near 24,600, Sensex gains. Apollo Hospitals soars, ONGC, Nykaa active; mid & smallcaps firm. Track live market action now.
Nifty 50 LIVE: Index holds 24,5xx; Sensex in green, metals/auto shine; ONGC, Apollo Hospitals in focus
Indian equities traded higher midday on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 (IST), with the Nifty 50 holding above 24,550–24,600 and the Sensex up ~200–310 points. Autos and metals led gains, while FMCG and oil & gas were mixed. Midcap and smallcap indices were modestly positive (≈+0.5%).
Key movers:
● Apollo Hospitals (APOLLOHOSP) ▲ ~6% after a strong Q1, with consolidated PAT up ~42% YoY to ₹433 crore and revenue up ~15%—lifting healthcare sentiment.
● Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce) ▲ ~4% as brokerages turned more constructive post results, boosting consumption names intraday.
● ONGC ▲ ~1.5% following mixed Q1 print; the stock stayed on traders’ radar for energy cues.
● Active counters through the session included Paytm, Apollo Hospitals, BSE, Suzlon, among others, reflecting elevated volumes.
Sectors & breadth:
● Autos, Metals, Realty, Pharma: ▲ ~0.5–1.0% midday; improved risk appetite aided cyclicals.
● FMCG, Oil & Gas: flat to slightly negative, capping index upside.
● Market breadth: skewed positive with BSE Midcap/Smallcap ▲ ~0.5%.
Context & catalysts:
● Broader sentiment was underpinned by stock-specific earnings (e.g., Apollo Hospitals Q1 beat) and domestic momentum, even as global cues remained mixed.
● Traders also monitored corporate updates and bonus/record dates (e.g., VRL Logistics 1:1 bonus; record date Aug 14), adding to stock-level action.
What to watch next:
● Closing print vs. intraday highs—can the Nifty decisively reclaim 24,600+?
● Follow-through in healthcare/auto/metal pockets; whether lagging FMCG, O&G rotate higher.
● Post-earnings drift in Apollo Hospitals, ONGC, Nykaa and activity in heavily traded names.
