Indian benchmarks open flat as financials offset broader gains ahead of key inflation data
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 12 2025
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Source: Reuters
Indian Equity Market Performance: Indian equity benchmarks opened slightly lower, with the Nifty 50 down 0.01% and the BSE Sensex down 0.03%, as financial sectors faced a pullback despite gains in other sectors.
Awaiting Economic Data: Investors are anticipating U.S. consumer prices data and Indian retail inflation figures, which are expected to influence interest rate expectations, with predictions suggesting India's retail inflation may have dropped to an eight-year low of 1.76% in July.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
