Sensex Nifty Live Updates August 19: Sensex Rises 373 Points, Nifty Settles Near 25,000

Indian markets extended gains on Tuesday, lifted by strength in auto and select heavyweight stocks. The Nifty 50 advanced 0.42% to close at 24,980.65, while the Sensex rose 0.46% to 81,644.39. Tata Motors, Reliance, and Hero Motocorp were among the top gainers, whereas Dr Reddy’s Labs, Hindalco, and Cipla ended in the red. In Asia, trading was mixed as the Nikkei and Hang Seng edged lower, while the Shanghai Composite gained 0.85%. European benchmarks traded firm in mid-session, led by a sharp 1.84% jump in the CAC 40. On Wall Street, U.S. markets closed almost flat in the previous session, with the Dow Jones slipping 0.09%, the S&P 500 down 0.01%, and the Nasdaq marginally higher by 0.03%.

Stock Market Highlights, August 19

• Domestic Market Performance: Indian equities ended the day on a positive note, with the Sensex advancing 0.46% to 81,644 and the Nifty 50 climbing 0.42% to 24,981. Auto counters powered the gains, led by Tata Motors, Hero Motocorp, and Bajaj Auto, while Dr Reddy’s Labs, Hindalco, and Cipla featured among the top losers.
• Global Market Trends: Asian markets were mixed, with losses in the Nikkei and Hang Seng offset by a strong 0.85% rise in the Shanghai Composite. European indices traded firm through the mid-session, with the CAC 40 surging 1.84% and broader gains across the FTSE, DAX, and STOXX 50.
• U.S. Market Recap: Overnight, U.S. stocks closed nearly flat. The Dow Jones slipped 0.09%, the S&P 500 eased 0.01%, while the NASDAQ inched up 0.03%, signalling a cautious mood on Wall Street.

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