Stock Market Today, August 18: Sensex, Nifty Open in Red Amid Weak Global Cues

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Last Updated: 18th August 2026 - 10:01 am

Catch the latest Sensex Nifty updates as the markets swing with changing global trends, domestic cues, and sector performances. Follow how India’s benchmark indices are shaping the trading day.

Stock Market Outlook for August 18

  • Market Trades Lower – Indian equities are trading in the red, with the Nifty 50 down 0.24% at 24,230.40 and the Sensex lower by 0.36% at 77,451.92. Nifty Bank is also down 0.28%, while India VIX has risen 0.88%, indicating slightly higher volatility.

  • Global Cues Weak – Asian markets are trading lower, led by a 1.66% decline in Japan’s Nikkei, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite are also in the red. Higher crude oil prices and elevated U.S. Treasury yields could further weigh on sentiment.

  • FII/DII Flows – FIIs sold a net ₹2,535.10 crore on August 17, adding to near-term pressure. However, strong DII buying of ₹5,101.50 crore could provide some downside support and help cushion the domestic market.

Indian Stock Market Recap: August 17

Indian stock markets closed marginally lower yesterday amid cautious investor sentiment and subdued trading. The Nifty 50 slipped 0.21% to end at 24,287.65, while the Sensex declined 0.15% to settle at 77,728.16.

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 22,991.00 0.62%
Nifty 50 22,716.20 -0.28%
Nifty Bank 54,259.95 -0.39%
SENSEX 72,529.07 -0.33%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 51,375.62 -0.25%
NASDAQ 26,814.03 -0.10%
S&P 500 7,690.06 -0.19%

Asian Markets

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 68,069 -1.66%
Hang Seng 25,287 -0.65%
Shanghai Composite 4,614 -0.39%

Crude Oil Prices

Contract Value Change (%)
WTI Crude 84.34 0.73%

Bond Yields

Bond Yield Change (%)
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield 4.738% 0.014%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 11.43 0.88%

 

*As of 09:58 IST

This content is for informational purposes only and not investment advice. Please do your own research before making any financial decisions.

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