Market snapshot
Nifty 5024,252.00+0.08%
Sensex77,540.83flat
Bank Nifty57,761.95+0.46%
Previous close · 21 Aug 2026 · Friday's intraday range was tighter than 98% of sessions over the last 252 sessions.
In the previous session, Indian markets saw a modest movement with narrow breadth as investors digested geopolitical tensions following President Trump's announcement of an 'Economic D-Day' against Iran. This significant escalation in US-Iran tensions, particularly affecting the energy sector, had a subdued impact on Indian indices. Meanwhile, corporate actions such as Lenskart's stake sale by SoftBank and Zee Entertainment's allotment of convertible warrants were in focus, though they did not significantly alter broader market trends.
The big story
Trump Declares 'Economic D-Day' Against Iran, Warns Allies Supporting Tehran
US imposes severe economic measures on Iran.
News
India is set to approve a $1.2 billion incentive plan aimed at boosting the manufacturing of building equipment, according to sources.
The Indian rate panel has signaled potential interest rate hikes, focusing on the inflation trajectory to determine the timing.
The Indian central bank continues its intervention efforts to defend the rupee, as reported by traders.
India's infrastructure output increased by 5.4% year-on-year in July.
Indian fintech company Navi plans to raise $100 million ahead of its upcoming IPO.
Stocks Updates
Meesho, Lenskart Solutions, Natco Pharma, Horizon Industrial Parks, Lalithaa Jewellery, Choksi Labs in focus: softBank Vision Fund (SVF) II Lightbulb Cayman is likely to sell up to a 2.6 percent stake in Lenskart Solutions via block deals, with the offer size at approximately $300 million and the floor price at Rs 635 per share, reports CNBC-TV18, quoting sources.
Tega Industries: a12858 Enclosed: As stated above -- 2 of 4 -- Annexure I Details under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with SEBI Circular no.
Tega Industries: a12858 Enclosed: As stated above -- 2 of 4 -- Annexure I Details under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations read with SEBI Circular no.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises: allotted 20,94,47,805 fully convertible warrants at a price of ₹126 per warrant on a preferential basis.
LTM: completed the Information-Consultation processes and executed the Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of all shares in Randstad Digital B.V., Randstad Digital France SAS, and FINXL Professional Services Pty Ltd.
JSW Infrastructure: executed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of JSW Overseas FZE from JSW Terminal.
Urban Company: filed a defamation and disparagement suit against Kent RO Systems Limited in the Delhi High Court.
Jubilant Pharmova: received USFDA approval for the commercial batch manufacturing of the first product on Line 3 at its Spokane, U.S.A. facility.
FII / DII activity
FIISold ₹542.71 Cr
DIIBought ₹2,124.14 Cr
FIIs sold ₹542.71 Cr, DIIs bought ₹2,124.14 Cr today.
Market breadth
Nifty 500
Advances217
Declines276
A/D ratio0.79
Limited participation across Nifty 500
Sector performance
12 NSE sector indices, previous close
Metal+0.86%
Bank+0.46%
Realty+0.40%
Energy+0.26%
Fin Services+0.22%
Infra+0.15%
PSU Bank+0.04%
Pharma-0.21%
IT-0.46%
Media-0.54%
Auto-0.60%
FMCG-0.74%
Leaders: Metal, Bank · Laggards: FMCG, Auto
Top gainers and losers
Gainers
VEDL₹279.00+4.10%
HINDZINC₹594.90+3.66%
BDL₹1,359.00+3.19%
CDSL₹1,388.90+3.19%
POWERGRID₹272.40+2.87%
Losers
BRITANNIA₹5,365.00-3.30%
KEI₹5,527.60-2.60%
TORNTPHARM₹4,896.50-2.17%
VBL₹430.10-1.87%
CUMMINSIND₹5,107.50-1.87%
Commodities & forex
🪙 Gold (10g)₹1,62,440.00flat
🥈 Silver (1kg)₹2,46,360.00+1.28%
USD/INR95.77+0.29%
Global cues
S&P 5007,674.37+0.43%
Nasdaq26,180.46+0.43%
S&P 500 futures7,691.25+0.38%
Nasdaq futures29,387.75+0.30%
U.S. stock futures remained essentially flat amid uncertainty over a potential trade conflict with Canada, according to Barron's.
Yahoo Finance reports that billionaire Bill Ackman has invested in two stocks that have seen significant declines of 33% and 18% over the past year.
The Wall Street Journal highlights that Wall Street is heavily relying on Nvidia to sustain the momentum in the AI sector.
CNBC notes that the equal-weight S&P 500 is outperforming in 2026, with its flagship trade reaching $100 billion.
Gold prices have surged to a three-month high as investors anticipate U.S. inflation data and a speech by the Fed chair, reports CNBC.
Technical levels
Nifty support24,211.18 / 24,170.37
Nifty resistance24,288.43 / 24,324.87
Bank Nifty support57,571.52
Bank Nifty resistance57,862.42
Nifty is in sideways trend. Trading below 200 DMA suggests caution.
Corporate actions
Upcoming dividends
SJVN
Dividend ₹0.35/sh · ex 24 Aug
Gillette India
Dividend ₹60.00/sh · ex 24 Aug
International Gemological Institute
Interim dividend ₹2.55/sh · ex 24 Aug
Earnings calendar
Propshop Events and Exhibition24 Aug
TeleCanor Global24 Aug
Term of the day
STCG on equity
Short-term capital gains on listed equity apply when shares are sold before completing the long-term holding period.