Market snapshot
Nifty 5024,078.30-0.32%
Sensex76,909.68-0.42%
Bank Nifty57,239.75-0.04%
Previous close · 19 Aug 2026 · Nifty has closed between -0.5% and 0% on 317 of the last 1,240 sessions.
Yesterday, the Indian stock market experienced a modest decline with narrow breadth, as geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz added to global uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of India's announcement of $80 billion in anticipated flows via subsidised swap windows was a significant development, potentially bolstering foreign reserves and liquidity in the financial sector. However, energy stocks faced pressure due to concerns over potential disruptions in oil supply caused by the US-Iran standoff.
The big story
India sees $80 billion in flows via subsidised swap windows, cenbank governor tells FE
India anticipates $80 billion in flows through subsidised swap windows.
News
India's rate panel has indicated potential interest rate hikes, with a focus on monitoring inflation trends to determine the timing.
India's finance minister announced that a committee for banking reforms will be established soon.
India has imposed stricter sugar stock limits in an effort to control soaring prices.
India is increasing its reliance on piped gas as the conflict in Iran leads to higher LPG costs.
Tempsens Instruments is launching a ₹650 crore IPO to fund its expansion and repay debt, targeting long-term growth for high-risk investors.
Indian fintech company Navi plans to raise $100 million ahead of its upcoming IPO.
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.
Piramal Pharma: completed the acquisition of 1,46,400 equity shares of Yapan for approximately ₹76 crore.
Cipla: received NCLT approval for the amalgamation of Inzpera Healthsciences with Cipla.
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences: allotted 77,02,182 fully convertible warrants on a preferential basis.
Tata Communications: issued and allotted commercial paper amounting to ₹250 crore, maturing in November 2026.
Home First Finance Company India: scheduled a meeting to consider the issuance of NCDs up to ₹150 crore.
FII / DII activity
FIIBought ₹407.99 Cr
DIIBought ₹3,973.72 Cr
FIIs bought ₹407.99 Cr, DIIs bought ₹3,973.72 Cr today.
Market breadth
Nifty 500
Advances151
Declines347
A/D ratio0.44
Limited participation across Nifty 500
Sector performance
12 NSE sector indices, previous close
IT+0.73%
PSU Bank-0.01%
Metal-0.02%
Bank-0.04%
Realty-0.05%
Pharma-0.18%
Auto-0.27%
Fin Services-0.36%
FMCG-0.55%
Infra-0.76%
Media-0.91%
Energy-1.18%
Leaders: IT, PSU Bank · Laggards: Energy, Media
Top gainers and losers
Gainers
KAYNES₹3,823.30+4.92%
NAM-INDIA₹1,217.00+3.96%
PNBHOUSING₹1,174.00+2.46%
PAYTM₹1,583.50+2.41%
COFORGE₹1,813.10+2.26%
Losers
POWERINDIA₹33,800.00-4.18%
ADANIENSOL₹1,540.70-3.89%
CGPOWER₹863.05-3.48%
BDL₹1,349.00-3.16%
LTF₹315.40-2.98%
Commodities & forex
🪙 Gold (10g)₹1,58,078.00+0.05%
🥈 Silver (1kg)₹2,36,780.00flat
USD/INR95.82+0.13%
Global cues
S&P 5007,707.98+0.21%
Nasdaq26,331.09+0.16%
S&P 500 futures7,714.00-0.70%
Nasdaq futures29,586.00-1.69%
Wall Street rose as easing Treasury yields and gains in Moderna boosted healthcare stocks, according to The Detroit News.
Reddit shares jumped 13% following its inclusion in the S&P 500, raising questions about whether index demand will sustain the gain, reports Yahoo Finance.
Bessent's actions to curb Treasury yields are putting new pressure on Warsh's Federal Reserve, CNBC reports.
Osapiens has acquired Nasdaq’s Sustainability Reporting Platform, as reported by esgtoday.com.
Tech and energy sectors are driving growth in the S&P 500, according to Yahoo Finance.
Technical levels
Nifty support24,011.68 / 23,945.07
Nifty resistance24,158.88 / 24,239.47
Bank Nifty support57,042.05
Bank Nifty resistance57,397.15
Nifty is in bearish trend. Trading below 200 DMA suggests caution. Short-term trend is soft.
Corporate actions
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Term of the day
Delivery percentage
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