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Market Recap·18 Aug 2026·3 min
🔴 Nifty slips -0.87%, Sensex closes at 77,235 — 18 August 2026
Market Wrap · 18 August 2026
Indian equities closed the day with the Nifty 50 at 24,154.90 (-0.87%) and the BSE Sensex at 77,235.46 (-0.99%).
Key Indices
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,154.90 | 🔴 -0.87% |
| BSE Sensex | 77,235.46 | 🔴 -0.99% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,262.40 | ▼ -0.40% |
| Nifty IT | 30,213.45 | 💥 -3.65% |
🚀 Top Gainers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch | ₹48,730.00 | 🟢 +3.75% |
| Vodafone Idea | ₹14.12 | 🟢 +2.99% |
| PI Industries | ₹2,515.00 | 🟢 +1.74% |
| Torrent Pharmaceuticals | ₹4,971.00 | 🟢 +1.45% |
| Samvardhana Motherson | ₹170.40 | 🟢 +1.39% |
📉 Top Losers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oberoi Realty | ₹1,858.00 | 🔴 -3.78% |
| Mphasis | ₹2,432.00 | 🔴 -3.11% |
| Colgate-Palmolive India | ₹1,903.00 | 🔴 -3.11% |
| Godrej Properties | ₹1,997.40 | 🔴 -2.76% |
| Bharat Heavy Electricals | ₹425.00 | 🔴 -2.51% |
Market Outlook
Selling pressure dominated as bulls failed to defend key support levels. Investors are advised to remain cautious, focus on quality large-caps, and avoid over-leveraging until momentum stabilises.
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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.