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Market Recap·24 Aug 2026·3 min
⚖️ Nifty stays flat -0.14%, Sensex closes at 77,369 — 24 August 2026
Market Wrap · 24 August 2026
Indian equities closed the day with the Nifty 50 at 24,219.05 (-0.14%) and the BSE Sensex at 77,369.11 (-0.22%).
Key Indices
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,219.05 | ▼ -0.14% |
| BSE Sensex | 77,369.11 | ▼ -0.22% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,525.95 | ▼ -0.41% |
| Nifty IT | 30,596.90 | ▲ +0.21% |
🚀 Top Gainers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Muthoot Finance | ₹3,209.00 | 🟢 +6.19% |
| Siemens | ₹4,114.00 | 🟢 +4.95% |
| Steel Authority of India | ₹179.65 | 🟢 +3.57% |
| JSW Steel | ₹1,327.00 | 🟢 +2.57% |
| Hindustan Petroleum | ₹371.95 | 🟢 +2.40% |
📉 Top Losers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Zee Entertainment | ₹104.57 | 🔴 -2.80% |
| Bank of Baroda | ₹241.50 | 🔴 -2.23% |
| Oracle Financial Services | ₹11,518.00 | 🔴 -1.76% |
| SBI Life Insurance | ₹1,761.80 | 🔴 -1.73% |
| Berger Paints | ₹515.50 | 🔴 -1.70% |
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.