Market snapshot
Nifty 5024,287.70-0.32%
Sensex77,728.16-0.36%
Bank Nifty57,497.80+0.01%
Previous close · 17 Aug 2026 · Nifty has closed between -0.5% and 0% on 315 of the last 1,237 sessions.
Yesterday's session saw Indian equities close modestly lower, with oil prices climbing above $91 per barrel amid US-Iran tensions, affecting investor sentiment. The geopolitical concerns weighed on sectors sensitive to energy costs, such as automotive and banking. Despite these headwinds, Larsen & Toubro stood out by securing an ultra-mega offshore project order in the Middle East, which could bolster its future earnings.
The big story
Indian shares set for muted open as oil tops $91, US
Indian markets face a muted open as oil prices exceed $91.
News
The Indian central bank is reportedly stepping in to defend the rupee, according to traders.
India is set to announce a banking reforms committee soon, as stated by the finance minister.
India has launched a tax amnesty scheme for small taxpayers with undisclosed foreign assets.
India's Chief Economic Adviser has called for the return of E10 petrol, advocating for a lower blend of ethanol in fuel.
The Sunshine Pictures IPO opens for subscription today, with a price band set and a grey-market premium indicating strong investor interest.
Stocks Updates
Larsen & Toubro: secured an ultra-mega order for an offshore development project in the Middle East.
PTC Industries: reported total income of ₹742.7 million in Q1FY27, a 466.4% YoY growth, with an EBITDA margin of 45.0%.
Mankind Pharma: completed realignment of security cover for its non-convertible debentures.
Trident: incorporated Trident Global Industries Limited as a wholly owned subsidiary.
Lenskart Solutions: incorporated Wenzhou Framekart Trade Co., Ltd as a step-down subsidiary in China, with BFT holding 95% equity interest.
Varun Beverages: completed the merger of Twizza with Bevco, ceasing Twizza as a step-down subsidiary.
FII / DII activity
FIISold ₹2,535.1 Cr
DIIBought ₹5,101.46 Cr
FIIs sold ₹2,535.1 Cr, DIIs bought ₹5,101.46 Cr. DIIs providing support against heavy FII selling.
Market breadth
Nifty 500
Advances242
Declines256
A/D ratio0.95
Limited participation across Nifty 500
Sector performance
12 NSE sector indices, previous close
Realty+1.46%
Metal+1.26%
Media+0.36%
Energy+0.26%
Fin Services+0.01%
Bank+0.01%
Infra-0.03%
Auto-0.10%
PSU Bank-0.37%
Pharma-0.39%
FMCG-1.05%
IT-1.75%
Leaders: Realty, Metal · Laggards: IT, FMCG
Top gainers and losers
Gainers
INOXWIND₹78.13+6.05%
MOTILALOFS₹955.00+5.68%
OBEROIRLTY₹1,931.00+4.60%
SUZLON₹49.00+4.03%
KFINTECH₹973.00+3.51%
Losers
VOLTAS₹1,267.00-4.05%
BSE₹3,332.00-3.34%
IDEA₹13.71-2.83%
COCHINSHIP₹1,457.80-2.59%
HCLTECH₹1,325.00-2.57%
Commodities & forex
🪙 Gold (10g)₹1,55,930.00+0.92%
🥈 Silver (1kg)₹2,38,086.00+0.02%
USD/INR95.45+0.05%
Global cues
S&P 5007,745.06-0.52%
Nasdaq26,644.91-0.32%
S&P 500 futures7,805.00-0.22%
Nasdaq futures30,141.75-0.15%
S&P 500 futures drifted lower ahead of the market expiration week, according to CME Group.
Oil prices rose above $88 as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all fell, reported Eurasia Business News.
The 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.31%, marking its highest level in 19 years, CNBC reported.
Wall Street indexes slipped as oil prices increased and investors awaited retail results, according to Reuters.
Nasdaq plans to implement a nearly 23-hour trading day starting in December, as reported by Investing.com.
Technical levels
Nifty support24,223.85 / 24,223.85
Nifty resistance24,223.85 / 24,223.85
Bank Nifty support57,325.55
Bank Nifty resistance57,325.55
Nifty is in sideways trend. Trading below 200 DMA suggests caution.
Corporate actions
Upcoming dividends
Mahanagar Gas
Dividend ₹18.00/sh · ex 18 Aug
Syrma SGS Technology
Dividend ₹1.50/sh · ex 18 Aug
Sun TV Network
Interim dividend ₹5.00/sh · ex 18 Aug
Earnings calendar
Annapurna Swadisht18 Aug
Eureka Industries18 Aug
Term of the day
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