Market Wrap – 22nd August 2025
Global cues kept markets cautious ahead of the crucial Jackson Hole Symposium, where Fed policy outlook is in focus. Crude settled at $67.40/barrel, Dollar Index at 98.51, and US bond yields stayed at 4.32%. On the domestic front, FIIs bought ₹1,247 Cr while DIIs added ₹2,546 Cr, supporting Indian equities.
Corporate highlights included Wipro’s $375B Harman acquisition, Texmaco’s ₹130 Cr order, Apollo Hospitals’ ₹1,489 Cr block deal, and Reliance Infra’s ₹2,000 Cr toll road sale. Bajaj Auto confirmed festive delivery of its Chetak EV, while Vodafone Idea surged on relief hopes.
Markets closed firm with Sensex at 81,306, Nifty at 24,870, and Bank Nifty at 55,149.
👉 The focus now shifts to Fed commentary at Jackson Hole, which will set the tone for global markets in the coming weeks.
