Sensex Today: The BSE Sensex was trading at 77,956.15, down marginally by 10.20 points, or 0.01%, as of 12:25 PM IST on August 13, 2026. The index opened at 78,111.91 and climbed to an intraday high of 78,119.39, before volatility during weekly expiry-day trading dragged it to a low of 77,665.89. The Sensex subsequently recovered from the day’s low.
India Stock Market Today: BSE Sensex Today (August 13, 2026)
- Open Price: ₹78,111.91
- Daily High: ₹78,119.39
- Daily Low: ₹77,665.89
- Previous Close: ₹77,966.35
- 52-Week Range: ₹71,545.81 – ₹86,159.02Â
Sensex Today: Why is BSE Sensex Down Today?
Pressure on BSE Sensex persisted on account of both domestic and external factors. The internal factors included heavy sell-offs in Tata Group stocks on the resignation of Tata Sons chairman, N. Chandrasekaran, while the external factors consisted of geopolitics and uncertainty regarding the Strait of Hormuz, along with the rise in crude oil prices.
Sensex Today: Top GainersÂ
- InterGlobe Aviation Ltd: ₹5,310.00, up ₹70.00 (1.34%). Market capitalisation stands at around ₹2,06,209.30 crore, with a 52-week range of ₹3,894.80–₹6,225.05.
- Tech Mahindra Ltd: ₹1,643.05, higher by ₹18.95 (1.17%). The company has a market cap of approximately ₹1,59,263.78 crore, while its 52-week range is ₹1,304.25–₹1,850.00.
- Eternal Ltd: ₹316.35, gaining ₹3.40 (1.09%). Its market capitalisation is around ₹3,03,069.26 crore, with a 52-week range of ₹212.55–₹368.40.
- Bajaj Finance Ltd: ₹1,088.60, up ₹7.10 (0.66%). Its market cap is approximately ₹6,81,243.92 crore, with a 52-week range of ₹788.40–₹1,177.60.
- NTPC Ltd: ₹340.20, rising ₹2.15 (0.64%). The company’s market capitalisation is around ₹3,29,153.33 crore, with a 52-week range of ₹315.55–₹414.40.
Sensex Today: Top LosersÂ
- Hindalco Industries Ltd: ₹1,052.95, down ₹25.45 (2.36%). The company has a market capitalisation of around ₹2,42,363.38 crore, with a 52-week range of ₹657.50–₹1,176.00.
- UltraTech Cement Ltd: ₹11,667.00, lower by ₹220.00 (1.85%). Its market cap stands at approximately ₹3,50,403 crore, with a 52-week range of ₹10,325.00–₹13,110.00.
- Grasim Industries Ltd: ₹3,249.50, declining ₹57.80 (1.75%). The company has a market capitalisation of around ₹2,25,107.62 crore, with a 52-week range of ₹2,502.50–₹3,411.10.
- Titan Company Ltd: ₹5,028.00, down ₹71.00 (1.39%). Its market cap is approximately ₹4,52,682.16 crore, while its 52-week range stands at ₹3,303.10–₹5,168.00.
- ICICI Bank Ltd: ₹1,413.80, falling ₹17.80 (1.24%). The bank’s market capitalisation is around ₹10,27,409.31 crore, with a 52-week range of ₹1,187.60–₹1,480.00.
What Investors Should Watch Next in the India Stock Market
The investors who are trading in India’s equity markets need to be careful regarding support levels in important indices like Nifty 50 along with critical moving averages, performance of firms in bank and IT sectors on an earning basis, changes in global crude oil prices, and FII inflows/outflows.
Disclaimer:Â The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The Sunday Guardian suggests that readers must consult with a certified financial advisor before making any investment or money-related decisions. The stock market involves significant risk.
