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Trade Setup for August 21: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell
Moneycontrol.com 1 hr ago·20 Aug 2026, 5:45 pm
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Investors are preparing for a busy trading session on August 21, with a wide range of domestic and global factors set to influence market movements. Key domestic cues include the latest industrial production data and the weekly trend in foreign portfolio flows. Internationally, investors will be watching for updates on US inflation metrics and central bank policy signals, which often drive risk appetite in emerging markets like India.
For the broader market, the focus will be on the resilience of the Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty indices amidst global volatility. Sectoral performance could be mixed, with IT and pharma stocks potentially reacting to global cues, while domestic consumption-linked sectors may find support from local economic data. Traders should monitor the opening range and volume to gauge the day's momentum.
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