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Market Recap·31 Aug 2026·3 min
🔴 Nifty slips -0.39%, Sensex closes at 76,957 — 31 August 2026
Market Wrap · 31 August 2026
Indian equities closed the day with the Nifty 50 at 24,080.40 (-0.39%) and the BSE Sensex at 76,957.27 (-0.40%).
Key Indices
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,080.40 | ▼ -0.39% |
| BSE Sensex | 76,957.27 | ▼ -0.40% |
| Bank Nifty | 58,024.95 | 🟢 +0.92% |
| Nifty IT | 31,191.45 | ▼ -0.29% |
🚀 Top Gainers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aurobindo Pharma | ₹1,717.00 | 🟢 +4.89% |
| Paytm | ₹1,717.10 | 🟢 +4.01% |
| Colgate-Palmolive India | ₹1,897.60 | 🟢 +3.87% |
| GAIL India | ₹177.50 | 🟢 +3.74% |
| Sun Pharmaceutical | ₹1,984.80 | 🟢 +3.74% |
📉 Top Losers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Adani Enterprises | ₹2,859.10 | 🔴 -9.76% |
| Zee Entertainment | ₹93.58 | 🔴 -7.81% |
| Adani Green Energy | ₹1,214.90 | 🔴 -7.33% |
| Adani Power | ₹198.00 | 🔴 -6.88% |
| Adani Ports & SEZ | ₹1,593.10 | 🔴 -6.70% |
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.