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Market Recap·20 Aug 2026·3 min
🟢 Nifty gains +0.64%, Sensex closes at 77,538 — 20 August 2026
Market Wrap · 20 August 2026
Indian equities closed the day with the Nifty 50 at 24,231.85 (+0.64%) and the BSE Sensex at 77,537.72 (+0.82%).
Key Indices
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,231.85 | 🟢 +0.64% |
| BSE Sensex | 77,537.72 | 🟢 +0.82% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,495.90 | ▲ +0.45% |
| Nifty IT | 30,673.05 | 🟢 +0.79% |
🚀 Top Gainers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Zee Entertainment | ₹108.03 | 🟢 +5.68% |
| Muthoot Finance | ₹2,970.00 | 🟢 +3.88% |
| Coforge | ₹1,882.00 | 🟢 +3.80% |
| Persistent Systems | ₹5,674.00 | 🟢 +2.98% |
| Bandhan Bank | ₹174.16 | 🟢 +2.93% |
📉 Top Losers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Power Finance Corp | ₹363.80 | 🔴 -2.84% |
| REC | ₹328.10 | 🔴 -2.64% |
| Bharat Heavy Electricals | ₹413.50 | 🔴 -1.50% |
| Berger Paints | ₹528.55 | 🔴 -1.37% |
| United Breweries | ₹1,338.50 | 🔴 -1.20% |
Market Outlook
Bullish momentum returned to Dalal Street with broad-based buying. Institutional flow appears constructive as we head into the next session. Watch for continuation above key resistance levels — a follow-through day would confirm strength.
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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.