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Market Recap·19 Aug 2026·3 min
🔴 Nifty slips -0.32%, Sensex closes at 76,910 — 19 August 2026
Market Wrap · 19 August 2026
Indian equities closed the day with the Nifty 50 at 24,078.30 (-0.32%) and the BSE Sensex at 76,909.68 (-0.42%).
Key Indices
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,078.30 | ▼ -0.32% |
| BSE Sensex | 76,909.68 | ▼ -0.42% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,239.75 | ▼ -0.04% |
| Nifty IT | 30,433.05 | 🟢 +0.73% |
🚀 Top Gainers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Paytm | ₹1,583.50 | 🟢 +2.41% |
| Coforge | ₹1,813.10 | 🟢 +2.26% |
| Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce) | ₹327.35 | 🟢 +2.11% |
| HCL Technologies | ₹1,324.80 | 🟢 +2.06% |
| Dalmia Bharat | ₹1,875.00 | 🟢 +2.06% |
📉 Top Losers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Page Industries | ₹35,240.00 | 🔴 -3.25% |
| Zee Entertainment | ₹102.22 | 🔴 -2.94% |
| Cummins India | ₹5,220.00 | 🔴 -2.43% |
| SRF | ₹2,578.60 | 🔴 -1.95% |
| Ashok Leyland | ₹173.10 | 🔴 -1.84% |
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.