Market snapshot
Nifty 5024,219.05-0.14%
Sensex77,369.11-0.22%
Bank Nifty57,525.95-0.41%
Previous close · 24 Aug 2026 · Nifty has closed between -0.5% and 0% on 318 of the last 1,243 sessions.
Yesterday's session saw Indian markets edge lower, impacted by persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the looming expiry of Nifty futures and options contracts. These factors created a cautious atmosphere, particularly affecting energy and banking stocks due to potential volatility in oil prices and currency valuation. Despite the modest decline, the market breadth remained narrow with more declines than advances.
The big story
Indian shares seen lower as Mideast tensions persist, Nifty expiry looms
Indian shares expected to decline due to persistent Middle East tensions.
News
India's rate panel has indicated potential interest rate hikes, with a focus on monitoring inflation trends to determine the timing of such increases.
India set a record in August by pricing $10 billion worth of equity deals, marking a significant month for the country's financial markets.
India is set to issue its first tokenized corporate bond, marking a significant development in the country's financial sector.
Sugar prices have declined following the Indian Sugar Mills Association's statement that there is no sugar shortage in India.
India's new stock auction system is facing its first monthly expiry test, amid concerns over sharp price swings and allegations of market manipulation.
Stocks Updates
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers: undertook capacity expansion initiatives at Raichak, Timber Pond facility - Shalimar, and Damodar facility – Khidderpore Docks with a total capital expenditure of ₹2670 crore.
Tata Consultancy Services: secured a five-year strategic deal with Porsche AG and MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH worth €1.25 billion.
Larsen & Toubro: signed a contract for a gas compression facilities project in the Middle East.
Tata Consultancy Services: approved the acquisition of MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH for an enterprise value of €320 million.
Syngene International: entered into agreements with Ampin C&I Power Twelve Private Limited for the acquisition of renewable power.
Tata Communications: issued and allotted Commercial Paper worth ₹300 crore, listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
FII / DII activity
FIIBought ₹1,181.66 Cr
DIIBought ₹2,493.41 Cr
FIIs bought ₹1,181.66 Cr, DIIs bought ₹2,493.41 Cr today.
Market breadth
Nifty 500
Advances212
Declines285
A/D ratio0.74
Limited participation across Nifty 500
Sector performance
12 NSE sector indices, previous close
Metal+1.59%
Realty+0.60%
Energy+0.22%
IT+0.21%
FMCG+0.04%
Pharma-0.08%
Auto-0.08%
Infra-0.22%
Fin Services-0.39%
Bank-0.41%
Media-0.58%
PSU Bank-0.93%
Leaders: Metal, Realty · Laggards: PSU Bank, Media
Top gainers and losers
Gainers
VMM₹113.50+9.74%
MUTHOOTFIN₹3,209.00+6.19%
SIEMENS₹4,114.00+4.95%
SAIL₹179.65+3.57%
GLENMARK₹2,390.70+3.14%
Losers
CROMPTON₹246.00-2.38%
BANKBARODA₹241.50-2.23%
PREMIERENE₹1,030.00-2.18%
CANBK₹127.30-2.05%
DIXON₹14,570.00-1.89%
Commodities & forex
🪙 Gold (10g)₹1,63,100.00-0.08%
🥈 Silver (1kg)₹2,44,063.00-1.03%
USD/INR95.70-0.08%
Global cues
S&P 5007,652.86-0.28%
Nasdaq25,980.19-0.77%
S&P 500 futures7,669.75-0.28%
Nasdaq futures29,105.75-0.96%
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell as a new sanctions plan targets Iran's trading partners, impacting investor sentiment, according to Yahoo Finance.
The SEC has issued subpoenas to Wall Street banks over concerns related to Situational Awareness, reports Fortune.
U.S. stocks showed mixed performance amid investor jitters over artificial intelligence, as noted by the Wall Street Journal.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended lower due to weakness in chipmaker stocks, with traders positioning for Nvidia's earnings, Yahoo Finance reports.
Wall Street is seeing a rotation out of 2026's biggest winners, according to a chart analysis by Yahoo Finance.
Technical levels
Nifty support24,137.90 / 24,056.75
Nifty resistance24,306.60 / 24,394.15
Bank Nifty support57,223.35
Bank Nifty resistance57,851.15
Nifty is in sideways trend. Trading below 200 DMA suggests caution.
Corporate actions
Upcoming dividends
Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation
Dividend ₹10.00/sh · ex 25 Aug
DOMS Industries
Dividend ₹3.65/sh · ex 27 Aug
Power Finance Corporation
Interim dividend ₹3.90/sh · ex 27 Aug
Earnings calendar
Ardee Industries25 Aug
MV Electrosystems25 Aug
State Trading Corporation of I25 Aug
Term of the day
Open market buyback
An open market buyback is when a company purchases its shares on NSE/BSE over a period under SEBI Buyback Regulations.