Market snapshot
Nifty 5024,154.90-0.55%
Sensex77,235.46-0.63%
Bank Nifty57,262.40-0.41%
Session close · 18 Aug 2026 · Nifty has fallen for 7 straight sessions — a streak that long has occurred 8 times across the last 1,240 sessions.
Indian markets are experiencing modest declines today as the Nifty 50 is potentially heading for its seventh consecutive day of losses, largely driven by rising crude oil prices above $90 per barrel. This increase in oil prices is attributed to geopolitical tensions, particularly between the US and Iran, and supply constraints from major oil producers. These factors are creating inflationary pressures and affecting investor sentiment. Notably, Bajaj Finance announced the allotment of NCDs worth ₹498.2 crore, while Jubilant Ingrevia entered into a strategic acquisition agreement, reflecting ongoing corporate activity amidst the broader market caution.
The big story
Live: Is Nifty set for 7th straight day of fall? Oil above $90/bbl
Nifty faces potential 7th day of decline as oil prices rise above $90/bbl.
News
India is set to announce a banking reforms committee soon, according to the finance minister.
India is offering incentives to city gas suppliers to boost domestic piped connections.
India's first blue bond draw is nearing as issuers line up, according to bankers.
India is considering limited duty-free sugar imports to control record prices, sources say.
Horizon Industrial Parks IPO enters its final bidding day with 24% subscription after Day 2, targeting debt reduction with a Rs 2,600 crore issue.
Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO is priced between ₹938 to ₹988 per share, with the subscription opening on August 24 and closing on August 27.
Stocks Updates
Bajaj Finance: allotted NCDs worth ₹498.2 crore at a 7.79% coupon, maturing in July 2036.
Jubilant Ingrevia: entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 40% stake in Zettaone Technologies for ₹189.2 crore.
Jubilant Ingrevia: entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 40% stake in Zettaone Technologies for ₹189.2 crore.
Larsen & Toubro: secured an ultra-mega order for an offshore development project in the Middle East.
L&T Technology Services: secured a $75 million engagement from a global technology enterprise.
Piramal Pharma: we wish to inform you that the Company has completed the acquisition of 1,46,400 equity shares of ₹10 each of Yapan from its existing shareholders for an aggregate cash consideration of approximately ₹76 crores.
Home First Finance Company India: plans to issue NCDs aggregating up to ₹150 crore on a private placement basis.
FII / DII activity
FIIBought ₹1,651.53 Cr
DIIBought ₹2,579.31 Cr
FIIs bought ₹1,651.53 Cr, DIIs bought ₹2,579.31 Cr today.
Market breadth
Nifty 500
Advances163
Declines337
A/D ratio0.48
Limited participation across Nifty 500
Sector performance
12 NSE sector indices, previous close
Media+0.40%
Auto+0.30%
Pharma+0.08%
Energy-0.19%
Bank-0.41%
Fin Services-0.42%
Infra-0.42%
Metal-0.61%
FMCG-0.77%
PSU Bank-1.01%
Realty-1.42%
IT-1.93%
Leaders: Media, Auto · Laggards: IT, Realty
Top gainers and losers
Gainers
TIINDIA₹2,959.00+7.94%
BOSCHLTD₹48,730.00+3.75%
MCX₹3,040.00+3.64%
LTF₹325.10+3.21%
IDEA₹14.12+2.99%
Losers
SBICARD₹615.00-4.17%
INOXWIND₹74.95-4.07%
OBEROIRLTY₹1,858.00-3.78%
LODHA₹1,211.10-3.42%
COLPAL₹1,903.00-3.11%
Commodities & forex
🪙 Gold (10g)₹1,54,281.00-1.06%
🥈 Silver (1kg)₹2,32,261.00-0.07%
USD/INR95.69+0.26%
Global cues
S&P 5007,691.76-0.69%
Nasdaq26,289.71-1.33%
S&P 500 futures7,768.75-0.46%
Nasdaq futures30,096.00-0.15%
A tech selloff weighed down Wall Street as bond yields climbed, according to Reuters.
Wall Street sees no end in sight to the global bond selloff, reports wsj.com.
The 30-year Treasury yield hit a 19-year high, with CNBC highlighting three factors that could drive it even higher.
Sinking AI stocks pulled Wall Street further from its record, according to Charleston Gazette-Mail.
Apple shares jumped on Tuesday while the Nasdaq plummeted, leading the Magnificent 7 stocks, reports Yahoo Finance.
Technical levels
Nifty support24,071.52 / 24,043.78
Nifty resistance24,149.92 / 24,200.58
Bank Nifty support57,020.92
Bank Nifty resistance57,281.52
Nifty is in bearish trend. Trading below 200 DMA suggests caution. Short-term trend is soft.
Corporate actions
Upcoming dividends
Bata India
Interim dividend ₹25.00/sh · ex 19 Aug
Page Industries
Interim dividend ₹200.00/sh · ex 19 Aug
CESC
Interim dividend ₹6.00/sh · ex 19 Aug
Earnings calendar
Lohia Corp19 Aug
Xtranet Technologies19 Aug
Spice Islands Industries19 Aug
Term of the day
Circuit limits
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