By FractionalTech Market Research Team | Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Indian benchmark equity indices ended on a mildly softer note on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, recovering significantly from sharp morning lows as strength in Banking, Telecom, and Metal heavyweights helped offset severe drag from IT stocks (TCS -3.71%) and automobile counters.
The Nifty 50 declined -35.75 points (-0.15%) to settle at 24,435.95, recovering over 170 points from an intraday low of 24,265.95 and touching an intraday high of 24,473.30. The BSE Sensex dropped -187.90 points (-0.24%) to close at 77,966.35. Meanwhile, Bank Nifty outperformed sharply, jumping +439.60 points (+0.77%) to settle at 57,885.85.
AUGUST 12, 2026 MARKET CLOSING SUMMARY
INDEX CLOSING LEVEL NET CHANGE (PTS) PERCENT CHANGE (%)
┌───────────────────┬─────────────────────┬───────────────────┬────────────────────┐
│ Nifty 50 │ 24,435.95 │ -35.75 │ -0.15% │
│ BSE Sensex │ 77,966.35 │ -187.90 │ -0.24% │
│ Bank Nifty │ 57,885.85 │ +439.60 │ +0.77% │
│ Nifty IT │ 31,332.55 │ -490.60 │ -1.54% │
│ Nifty Metal │ 10,210.50 │ +54.80 │ +0.54% │
│ Nifty Smallcap 100│ 18,520.10 │ -28.70 │ -0.15% │
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🔍 Confirmed Closing Level & The “CAS Gap” Difference
Analyzing the gap between the 3:15 PM continuous trading price and the official 3:30 PM Closing Auction Session (CAS) settlement price:
3:15 PM Continuous Price: 24,361.70
3:30 PM CAS Settlement: 24,435.95
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▶▶ UN-CROSSING DIFFERENCE: +74.25 POINTS (Positive Gap)
At 3:15 PM, continuous cash trading halted with Nifty near 24,361.70. During the 15-minute Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP) auction window, strong institutional Market-on-Close (MOC) buy orders in PSU Banks (SBI +1.36%) and Metals (Hindalco +2.80%) pushed the final official settlement up by +74.25 points to 24,435.95.
❓ Why Did the Market Turn Choppy After Going Down?
Traders witnessed a classic “V-shaped recovery and afternoon drift” today. After dropping early to test the 24,265 demand zone, the market erased most losses but then turned choppy throughout the afternoon session. Here is why:
[ Early Morning Dip to 24,265 ] ──> [ Value Buying in Banks/Metals ] ──> [ Pre-CPI Event Lock ]
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Triggers Short Covering Traders Lock Profits & Await US/India CPI Data
- Pre-CPI Event Risk Lock: Both India July CPI (scheduled for 5:30 PM IST) and US July CPI (scheduled for 6:00 PM IST) are released this evening. Institutional desks refused to commit to aggressive directional positions ahead of these crucial macroeconomic data points, locking price action in a narrow band after the morning recovery.
- IT Drag vs Banking Support: Heavy selling in IT majors (TCS -3.71%) pulled the headline index down, while buying in State Bank of India (+1.36%), Bharti Airtel (+1.50%), and Hindalco (+2.80%) absorbed the supply, resulting in a choppy, sideways tug-of-war.
- Options Open Interest Walls: Heavy Call writing at 24,500 capped upside movement, while Put writing at 24,300 held as a floor.
🌎 Global Cues & Commodity Pressures
- Crude Oil Stress: Brent crude oil prices remained elevated around $89–$90 per barrel due to continuing transit bottlenecks through the Strait of Hormuz. High energy costs continue to weigh on Indian equity sentiment.
- Rupee Stability: The Indian Rupee held steady at 95.33 against the US Dollar.
- Global Equities: Asian markets closed mixed (Japan Nikkei +0.84%, Hang Seng -0.98%), as investors globally positioned themselves ahead of US CPI inflation readings.
🚀 Primary Market Watch: Final Closing Subscriptions, GMP & Expected Listing Dates
Wednesday (August 12, 2026) marked the final day of bidding for two major Mainboard issues: Dhoot Transmission Ltd and Molbio Diagnostics Ltd. Both issues witnessed strong investor interest, particularly from Non-Institutional Investors (NII/HNI) and retail segments.
FINAL IPO CLOSING SUBSCRIPTION & GMP MATRIX (AUG 12)
COMPANY NAME ISSUE SIZE STATUS FINAL SUB (x) QIB (x) NII (x) RETAIL (x) EST. GMP (%) EST. LISTING PRICE
┌──────────────────┬────────────┬────────────┬───────────────┬─────────┬─────────┬───────────┬──────────────┬────────────────────┐
│ Dhoot Trans. │ ₹3,067 Cr │ CLOSED │ 7.02x │ 0.63x │ 22.08x │ 4.24x │ +₹244 (28%) │ ₹1,115 (vs ₹871) │
│ Molbio Diag. │ ₹939.7 Cr │ CLOSED │ 5.28x │ 1.40x │ 11.53x │ 4.81x │ +₹137 (17%) │ ₹944 (vs ₹807) │
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📈 Detailed Breakdown of Closed Issues
- Dhoot Transmission Limited:
- Final Subscription: The ₹3,066.89 Crore issue closed subscribed 7.02 times overall. Bidding was overwhelmingly led by high-net-worth individuals, with the NII category booked 22.08x, followed by Retail at 4.24x and QIB at 0.63x.
- Current GMP Status: Trading in the grey market at a premium of +₹244 per share (~28% over upper price band of ₹871), pointing toward an estimated listing price near ₹1,115.
- Molbio Diagnostics Limited:
- Final Subscription: The ₹939.70 Crore diagnostic tech issue closed subscribed 5.28 times overall. Demand was backed by the NII category at 11.53x, Retail at 4.81x, Employee quota at 6.05x, and QIB at 1.40x.
- Current GMP Status: Commands a grey market premium of +₹137 per share (~17% over upper price band of ₹807), projecting an estimated listing price near ₹944.
📑 Step-by-Step Guide: How to Check IPO Allotment Status Tomorrow (Aug 13)
The basis of allotment for both Dhoot Transmission and Molbio Diagnostics is scheduled to be finalized tomorrow (Thursday, August 13, 2026). Both issues share KFin Technologies Limited as their official registrar.
Method 1: Via Official Registrar Portal (KFintech)
- Go to the official KFin Technologies IPO Status Page (
[ris.kfintech.com/ipostatus/](https://ris.kfintech.com/ipostatus/)). - Click on any of the active server links (Server 1, 2, or 3).
- From the dropdown menu, select the company name (Dhoot Transmission Limited or Molbio Diagnostics Limited).
- Select your search mode: PAN, Application Number, or DPID/Client ID.
- Enter your PAN or Application Number, type the CAPTCHA code, and click Submit.
Method 2: Via BSE Official Website
- Visit the BSE India Application Check Portal (
[bseindia.com/investors/appli_check.aspx](https://bseindia.com/investors/appli_check.aspx)). - Under Issue Type, choose Equity.
- Select Dhoot Transmission Limited or Molbio Diagnostics Limited from the Issue Name dropdown.
- Input your Application Number and PAN Number.
- Complete the reCAPTCHA verification and click Search.
🗓️ Important Timelines & Expected Listing Dates
Both companies follow the T+3 listing timeline framework:
| Milestone Event | Dhoot Transmission Ltd | Molbio Diagnostics Ltd |
| Allotment Finalization | Thursday, August 13, 2026 | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
| Initiation of Refunds | Friday, August 14, 2026 | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| Credit of Shares to Demat | Friday, August 14, 2026 | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| Expected Listing Date (BSE & NSE) | Monday, August 17, 2026 | Monday, August 17, 2026 |
🎯 Key Technical Levels for Major Indexes (For Tomorrow)
MAJOR INDIAN INDEX TECHNICAL LEVELS
INDEX SUPPORT 2 SUPPORT 1 CLOSING LEVEL RESISTANCE 1 RESISTANCE 2
┌──────────────┬───────────┬────────────┬───────────────┬──────────────┬──────────────┐
│ Nifty 50 │ 24,265 │ 24,360 │ 24,435.95 │ 24,500 │ 24,580 │
│ BSE Sensex │ 77,450 │ 77,700 │ 77,966.35 │ 78,200 │ 78,500 │
│ Bank Nifty │ 57,400 │ 57,650 │ 57,885.85 │ 58,200 │ 58,500 │
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