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Market Recap·17 Aug 2026·3 min
🔴 Nifty slips -0.32%, Sensex closes at 77,728 — 17 August 2026
Market Wrap · 17 August 2026
Indian equities closed the day with the Nifty 50 at 24,287.65 (-0.32%) and the BSE Sensex at 77,728.16 (-0.36%).
Key Indices
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,287.65 | ▼ -0.32% |
| BSE Sensex | 77,728.16 | ▼ -0.36% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,497.80 | ▲ +0.01% |
| Nifty IT | 30,807.80 | 💥 -1.75% |
🚀 Top Gainers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oberoi Realty | ₹1,931.00 | 🟢 +4.60% |
| Bharat Heavy Electricals | ₹435.95 | 🟢 +3.38% |
| Godrej Properties | ₹2,054.00 | 🟢 +3.22% |
| Ashok Leyland | ₹177.10 | 🟢 +3.18% |
| Zee Entertainment | ₹104.87 | 🟢 +2.53% |
📉 Top Losers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Infosys | ₹1,139.90 | 🔴 -2.99% |
| Vodafone Idea | ₹13.71 | 🔴 -2.83% |
| HCL Technologies | ₹1,325.00 | 🔴 -2.57% |
| Sun Pharmaceutical | ₹1,882.00 | 🔴 -2.49% |
| NTPC | ₹337.00 | 🔴 -2.11% |
Market Outlook
A range-bound session with mixed cues. Sectoral rotation is likely with participants waiting for a decisive breakout. Long-term investors can use quiet phases to build positions in quality names.
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Disclaimer: This market recap is auto-generated from public exchange data. It is not investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before investing.