Sensex Today:  Sensex in India is trading under pressure on Wednesday, August 12, due to higher crude oil prices, negative global cues, and continuing geopolitical tension. The Sensex is down by 616.15 points or 0.79% at 77,538.10 and the Nifty 50 index fell by 193 points or 0.79% at 24,278.70 at around 12 pm. Apart from that, investors were also keeping an eye on upcoming US consumer price index (CPI) figures that may shed some light on the pace of inflation and Fed’s rate decisions in the future. Moreover, Tata Group stocks witnessed heavy selling pressure as the Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran had resigned from his post. According to Reuters, Chandrasekaran will serve as the chair until the completion of his tenure in February 2027. TCS emerged as the biggest loser among Tata Group stocks, sliding by around 4.1%-4.2% while Tata Motors tumbled by 2.5%. Other Tata stocks such as Titan and Tata Steel were trading in the red.
India Stock Market Today: BSE Sensex Today (August 12, 2026)
- Opening Price: 78,263.33 points
- Intraday High: 78,263.33 points
- Intraday Low: 77,497.93 points
- Previous Close: 78,154.25 points
Sensex Today: BSE Sensex Down Today
The BSE SENSEX is trading down by 579.70 points (-0.74%) at 77,574.55 as of midday on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. India shares came under selling pressure as crude oil prices were heading towards $90 per barrel, along with uncertainties surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and the tensions in the Middle East. There was heavy selling across stocks of the Tata group companies due to the resignation of the Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran as he concluded his tenure as the Chairman. Along with that, investors were on the lookout for inflation numbers from both domestic and international markets.
Sensex Today: Top GainersÂ
- TD Power Systems Ltd: ₹1,508.00 — +232.40 points
- Marksans Pharma Ltd: ₹308.70 — +29.75 points
- Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Ltd: ₹323.80 — +29.40 points
- Finolex Cables Ltd: ₹1,308.05 — +100.20 points
- National Aluminium Company Ltd: ₹418.10 — +30.10 points
Sensex Today: Top LosersÂ
- Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd: ₹685.10 — -93.15 points (-11.97%)
- Senco Gold Ltd: ₹356.45 — -44.80 points (-11.17%)
- Godrej Consumer Products Ltd: ₹914.70 — -110.30 points (-10.76%)
- P I Industries Ltd: ₹2,538.50 — -191.50 points (-7.01%)
- Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd: ₹992.55 — -65.50 points (-6.19%)
What Investors Should Watch Next in the India Stock Market
Investors in the Indian stock market should focus on macroeconomic indicators, corporate earnings, global geopolitical triggers, and crucial index rebalancing updates to navigate current market trends. Following an intense stretch of volatility, specific technical and structural data points are defining the next leg of Dalal Street’s movement.Â
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