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Market Recap·21 Aug 2026·3 min
⚖️ Nifty stays flat +0.08%, Sensex closes at 77,541 — 21 August 2026
Market Wrap · 21 August 2026
Indian equities closed the day with the Nifty 50 at 24,252.00 (+0.08%) and the BSE Sensex at 77,540.83 (+0.00%).
Key Indices
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,252.00 | ▲ +0.08% |
| BSE Sensex | 77,540.83 | ▲ +0.00% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,761.95 | ▲ +0.46% |
| Nifty IT | 30,532.25 | ▼ -0.46% |
🚀 Top Gainers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Vedanta | ₹279.00 | 🟢 +4.10% |
| Power Grid Corp | ₹272.40 | 🟢 +2.87% |
| Prestige Estates | ₹1,631.00 | 🟢 +2.87% |
| ICICI Prudential Life | ₹515.00 | 🟢 +2.59% |
| HDFC Life Insurance | ₹554.80 | 🟢 +2.36% |
📉 Top Losers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Britannia Industries | ₹5,365.00 | 🔴 -3.30% |
| LIC Housing Finance | ₹497.00 | 🔴 -2.17% |
| Torrent Pharmaceuticals | ₹4,896.50 | 🔴 -2.17% |
| Cummins India | ₹5,107.50 | 🔴 -1.87% |
| Maruti Suzuki | ₹13,565.00 | 🔴 -1.77% |
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.