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Market Recap·26 Aug 2026·3 min
🔴 Nifty slips -0.52%, Sensex closes at 77,473 — 26 August 2026
Market Wrap · 26 August 2026
Indian equities closed the day with the Nifty 50 at 24,207.75 (-0.52%) and the BSE Sensex at 77,472.94 (-0.24%).
Key Indices
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,207.75 | 🔴 -0.52% |
| BSE Sensex | 77,472.94 | ▼ -0.24% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,783.75 | ▲ +0.47% |
| Nifty IT | 30,318.85 | 🔴 -1.47% |
🚀 Top Gainers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Authority of India | ₹194.90 | 🟢 +5.59% |
| Vedanta | ₹286.50 | 🟢 +4.18% |
| Dalmia Bharat | ₹1,898.00 | 🟢 +4.06% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | ₹416.70 | 🟢 +3.76% |
| LIC Housing Finance | ₹524.40 | 🟢 +3.64% |
📉 Top Losers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Indus Towers | ₹377.70 | 🔴 -2.47% |
| Bharti Airtel | ₹1,902.10 | 🔴 -2.31% |
| Power Grid Corp | ₹265.20 | 🔴 -2.14% |
| Avenue Supermarts (DMart) | ₹3,826.90 | 🔴 -2.12% |
| Infosys | ₹1,120.00 | 🔴 -2.10% |
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.