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