How the stock market performed on 13 August
Indian equities closed largely flat on Thursday, August 13, 2026, as global optimism from easing U.S. rate-hike concerns was offset by stalled Middle East peace efforts and persistently high crude prices. Brent crude hovered near $88 per barrel, weighing on sentiment amid worries over India’s fiscal and current account balances. The Nifty 50 slipped 0.16% to 24,395.85, while the Sensex edged up 0.15% to 78,079.96, after a volatile session driven by weekly derivatives expiry.
