Stock market today: Gift Nifty hints a flat start; eight day trading stocks to buy on Wednesday, 12 August

International Youth Day 2026 is being observed under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”, highlighting shared aspirations for education, opportunity, decent work and a sustainable future. As artificial intelligence changes workplaces, students need skills beyond technical knowledge. Data literacy, prompt engineering, critical thinking, adaptability, emotional intelligence, creative problem-solving and AI ethics can help young people…

Domestic mutual funds reduced cash holdings to a multi-year low of four percent. Foreign institutional investors have returned as buyers after a significant selling period. This dual liquidity boost signals increased institutional risk appetite in Indian equities. Fund managers are selectively deploying capital into reasonably valued segments. Large-cap stocks and banks are expected to benefit…

India’s benchmark indices ended lower on Wednesday, as crude oil prices increased. The Nifty50 and Sensex experienced significant drops, falling below key levels. Midcap and smallcap stocks also saw declines, reflecting broad market weakness. Most sector indices ended in negative territory, except for FMCG and Auto. Brent crude oil prices rose, impacting investor sentiment across…