Market snapshot
Nifty 5024,207.75-0.52%
Sensex77,472.94-0.24%
Bank Nifty57,783.75+0.47%
Previous close · 26 Aug 2026 · Nifty has closed between -1.0% and -0.5% on 147 of the last 1,245 sessions.
In the previous session, Indian markets saw a modest decline, influenced by a downgrade in the Indian equity outlook as foreign funds redirected investments elsewhere in Asia. The metal sector showed resilience with a positive performance, while the IT sector lagged. Bharat Electronics gained attention after announcing substantial new orders worth ₹730 crore. Max Healthcare faced pressure after receiving a significant GST demand notice.
The big story
India equity outlook cut again as foreign funds seek value elsewhere in Asia
Indian equity outlook downgraded due to foreign funds seeking value elsewhere in Asia.
News
India has received 29 foreign direct investment proposals worth Rs 48.95 billion under revised rules, indicating a positive response to the new regulatory framework.
India priced $10 billion of equity deals in August, marking a record month for such transactions.
India's crude import bill has surged due to soaring shipping rates in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting the country's trade balance.
Deepa Jewellers has set its IPO price band between ₹168 and ₹177 per share, with the subscription period from September 1 to September 3.
Sembcorp's renewable unit in India has filed a draft prospectus for an IPO, aiming to raise fresh capital for its operations.
Sugar prices are mixed due to reduced output in France and smaller sugar imports by India, affecting global sugar markets.
Stocks Updates
Bharat Electronics: received orders worth Rs. 730 Crore since the last disclosure on August 10, 2026.
Devyani International: proposed to amalgamate the Transferor Company with the Transferee Company effective from April 1, 2026.
Jain Resource Recycling: increased shareholding in Jain Ikon to 99.74% upon conversion of an outstanding loan into equity shares.
Larsen & Toubro: won a major order for three Battery Energy Storage System projects in the Middle East.
IRB Infrastructure Developers: approved investment in the units of IRB InvIT Fund through subscription in a preferential issue.
Ather Energy: allotted 1,626,016 fully paid-up equity shares and 7,936,507 convertible warrants pursuant to a preferential issue on August 25, 2026.
Max Healthcare Institute: received a show cause cum demand notice for an alleged GST demand of ₹55,23,52,071 and applicable interest.
Hero MotoCorp: invested in Ather Energy by subscribing to 76,19,047 convertible warrants at an issue price of INR 1,260 per warrant.
FII / DII activity
FIIBought ₹502.63 Cr
DIIBought ₹6,425.16 Cr
FIIs bought ₹502.63 Cr, DIIs bought ₹6,425.16 Cr today.
Market breadth
Nifty 500
Advances252
Declines245
A/D ratio1.03
Limited participation across Nifty 500
Sector performance
12 NSE sector indices, previous close
Metal+1.27%
PSU Bank+0.77%
Fin Services+0.53%
Bank+0.47%
Pharma+0.23%
Media+0.06%
Energy-0.55%
Auto-0.74%
Realty-0.83%
FMCG-0.95%
Infra-1.20%
IT-1.47%
Leaders: Metal, PSU Bank · Laggards: IT, Infra
Top gainers and losers
Gainers
HINDZINC₹626.50+5.72%
SAIL₹194.90+5.59%
MAHABANK₹85.60+4.77%
VEDL₹286.50+4.18%
ATHERENERG₹1,494.60+3.83%
Losers
VBL₹421.25-3.82%
JUBLFOOD₹499.50-3.01%
PREMIERENE₹1,005.00-2.99%
VMM₹109.62-2.56%
INDUSTOWER₹377.70-2.47%
Commodities & forex
🪙 Gold (10g)₹1,59,000.00-0.42%
🥈 Silver (1kg)₹2,39,000.00-0.27%
USD/INR93.55-2.27%
Global cues
S&P 5007,675.70-0.02%
Nasdaq26,130.20-0.08%
S&P 500 futures7,690.00-0.03%
Nasdaq futures29,289.50+0.04%
E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures rise as markets await key tech earnings, according to CME Group.
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July, reports CNBC.
The 10-year Treasury yield is little changed after the PCE inflation report is mostly as expected, according to CNBC.
Wall Street stocks ended slightly lower after hot inflation data ahead of Nvidia earnings, reports Reuters.
Nvidia impressed Wall Street with a strong quarter and an eye-popping sales forecast, according to CNBC.
Technical levels
Nifty support24,150.80 / 24,093.85
Nifty resistance24,321.65 / 24,435.55
Bank Nifty support57,598.38
Bank Nifty resistance57,982.58
Nifty is in bearish trend. Trading below 200 DMA suggests caution. Short-term trend is soft.
Corporate actions
Upcoming dividends
DOMS Industries
Dividend ₹3.65/sh · ex 27 Aug
Power Finance Corporation
Interim dividend ₹3.90/sh · ex 27 Aug
Multi Commodity Exchange of India
Dividend ₹8.00/sh · ex 28 Aug
Earnings calendar
EYANTRA VENTURES27 Aug
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