Stock Market Today: Sensex Jumps 300 Points, Nifty 50 Ends Above 24,950 - 10 Key Updates
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The Indian stock market closed higher on Monday, August 25, driven by gains in IT and financial majors such as Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, and HDFC Bank. The Sensex rose 329 points (0.40%) to 81,635.91, while the Nifty 50 advanced 98 points (0.39%) to 24,967.75.
Mid- and small-cap indices lagged behind, with the BSE Midcap edging up 0.10% and the Smallcap slipping 0.02%. Meanwhile, the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms climbed to ₹455 lakh crore, adding over ₹1 lakh crore to investors’ wealth in a single session.
Domestic benchmarks ended higher, buoyed by positive global cues after US Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible interest rate cut in September during his Jackson Hole speech on Friday.
The prospect of Fed rate cuts boosted global sentiment, while domestic optimism was supported by proposed GST reforms and signals of further economic measures from the government.
However, concerns over US tariffs and high market valuations capped gains.
"A wave of optimism swept through the domestic market, driven by expectations of a Fed rate cut in September and a subsequent decline in the US 10-year yield. The IT index outperformed, buoyed by favourable global sentiment," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments.
He added, "The domestic levers stay positive with the proposed GST rationalisation to push consumption demand, and a good monsoon season could serve as a catalyst to navigate any uncertainty in the global trade environment."
2. Top Gainers in the Nifty 50
Out of 50 stocks in the Nifty 50 index, 35 closed in the green. Leading the gains were Infosys (+3.08%), TCS (+2.88%), HCL Tech (+2.64%), and Wipro (+2.32%).
3. Top Losers in the Nifty 50
On the downside, Adani Enterprises (-0.95%), Apollo Hospitals (-0.93%), and Nestle India (-0.87%) were the biggest decliners in the index.
4. Sectoral Indices Performance
Nifty IT led the rally with a strong 2.37% gain, while Realty (+0.75%), Metal (+0.65%), and Consumer Durables (+0.57%) also posted healthy advances.
On the flip side, Nifty Media tumbled 1.67%. Nifty Bank edged down 0.02%, PSU Bank slipped 0.25%, while the Private Bank index managed a marginal uptick of 0.02%.
5. Most Active Stocks by Volume
Vodafone Idea topped the charts with 116.6 crore shares traded, followed by Ola Electric Mobility at 26.20 crore shares and YES Bank at 25.5 crore shares on the NSE.
6. Sharp Movers on the BSE
Thirteen stocks on the BSE surged more than 15%, with key gainers including Swashthik Plascon, Reliable Data Services, Emami Paper Mills, Growington Ventures India, Indo Euro Indchem, and Shree Rama Multi-Tech.
In contrast, 12 stocks slumped over 10%, led by Affordable Robotic & Automation, Nexus Surgical, and Centenial Surgical Suture.
7. Advance-Decline Ratio
On the BSE, 4,386 stocks were traded, with 1,947 advancing, 2,239 declining, and 200 remaining unchanged.
8. Stocks at 52-Week Highs
A total of 164 stocks touched their 52-week highs, including marquee names like Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra, TVS Motor Company, HDFC Asset Management, and Cummins India.
9. Stocks at 52-Week Lows
Meanwhile, 84 stocks slipped to their 52-week lows. Key names on the list included R K Swamy, Hindusthan National Glass & Industries, Bajaj Steel Industries, and Agarwal Industrial Corporation.
10. Nifty’s Technical Outlook
Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, noted that sentiment stays positive as long as Nifty holds above 24,800.
"In the near term, particularly on Tuesday, the Indian market may trade sideways as traders await the final verdict on Trump’s additional 25% tariff decision on 27th August. The Nifty is expected to remain within the range of 24,800–25,150 before any decisive directional move," he said.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The opinions and recommendations expressed are those of individual analysts or brokerage firms and do not reflect the views of NewsPoint. Investors are advised to consult certified financial advisors before making any investment decisions.
Mid- and small-cap indices lagged behind, with the BSE Midcap edging up 0.10% and the Smallcap slipping 0.02%. Meanwhile, the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms climbed to ₹455 lakh crore, adding over ₹1 lakh crore to investors’ wealth in a single session.
Indian Stock Market: 10 Highlights
1. What Lifted the Indian Stock Market Today ?
Domestic benchmarks ended higher, buoyed by positive global cues after US Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible interest rate cut in September during his Jackson Hole speech on Friday.
The prospect of Fed rate cuts boosted global sentiment, while domestic optimism was supported by proposed GST reforms and signals of further economic measures from the government.
However, concerns over US tariffs and high market valuations capped gains.
"A wave of optimism swept through the domestic market, driven by expectations of a Fed rate cut in September and a subsequent decline in the US 10-year yield. The IT index outperformed, buoyed by favourable global sentiment," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments.
He added, "The domestic levers stay positive with the proposed GST rationalisation to push consumption demand, and a good monsoon season could serve as a catalyst to navigate any uncertainty in the global trade environment."
2. Top Gainers in the Nifty 50
Out of 50 stocks in the Nifty 50 index, 35 closed in the green. Leading the gains were Infosys (+3.08%), TCS (+2.88%), HCL Tech (+2.64%), and Wipro (+2.32%). 3. Top Losers in the Nifty 50
On the downside, Adani Enterprises (-0.95%), Apollo Hospitals (-0.93%), and Nestle India (-0.87%) were the biggest decliners in the index.4. Sectoral Indices Performance
Nifty IT led the rally with a strong 2.37% gain, while Realty (+0.75%), Metal (+0.65%), and Consumer Durables (+0.57%) also posted healthy advances. On the flip side, Nifty Media tumbled 1.67%. Nifty Bank edged down 0.02%, PSU Bank slipped 0.25%, while the Private Bank index managed a marginal uptick of 0.02%.
5. Most Active Stocks by Volume
Vodafone Idea topped the charts with 116.6 crore shares traded, followed by Ola Electric Mobility at 26.20 crore shares and YES Bank at 25.5 crore shares on the NSE. 6. Sharp Movers on the BSE
Thirteen stocks on the BSE surged more than 15%, with key gainers including Swashthik Plascon, Reliable Data Services, Emami Paper Mills, Growington Ventures India, Indo Euro Indchem, and Shree Rama Multi-Tech. In contrast, 12 stocks slumped over 10%, led by Affordable Robotic & Automation, Nexus Surgical, and Centenial Surgical Suture.
7. Advance-Decline Ratio
On the BSE, 4,386 stocks were traded, with 1,947 advancing, 2,239 declining, and 200 remaining unchanged. 8. Stocks at 52-Week Highs
A total of 164 stocks touched their 52-week highs, including marquee names like Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra, TVS Motor Company, HDFC Asset Management, and Cummins India. 9. Stocks at 52-Week Lows
Meanwhile, 84 stocks slipped to their 52-week lows. Key names on the list included R K Swamy, Hindusthan National Glass & Industries, Bajaj Steel Industries, and Agarwal Industrial Corporation. 10. Nifty’s Technical Outlook
Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, noted that sentiment stays positive as long as Nifty holds above 24,800. "In the near term, particularly on Tuesday, the Indian market may trade sideways as traders await the final verdict on Trump’s additional 25% tariff decision on 27th August. The Nifty is expected to remain within the range of 24,800–25,150 before any decisive directional move," he said.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The opinions and recommendations expressed are those of individual analysts or brokerage firms and do not reflect the views of NewsPoint. Investors are advised to consult certified financial advisors before making any investment decisions.
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