Stock Market Today, August 25: Markets End Firm Despite Volatile Trade; Sensex Gains 287 Points
Last Updated: 27th August 2026 - 01:48 pm
Indian markets ended higher, with the Nifty 50 gaining 0.48% and the Sensex rising 0.37%, led by Adani Enterprises, Max Healthcare and Apollo Hospitals. India VIX declined 3.95%, indicating easing volatility. Asian markets were mostly positive, while European indices traded higher at mid-session. In the previous session, U.S. markets closed mixed, with the Dow gaining 0.26%, while the NASDAQ and S&P 500 ended lower amid cautious sentiment.
Stock Market Highlights, August 25
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Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks ended higher, with the Sensex gaining 0.37% to 77,656.06 and the Nifty 50 advancing 0.48% to 24,334.55. Adani Enterprises topped the gainers with a 3.72% rise, followed by Max Healthcare and Apollo Hospitals, while HDFC Life led the losers.
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Global Cues Positive: Asian markets ended mostly higher, with Japan’s Nikkei rising 0.50% and Shanghai Composite gaining 0.19%, while Hang Seng was nearly flat. European indices traded firmly higher at mid-session, led by Germany’s DAX, which advanced 0.76%, followed by STOXX 50 and CAC 40.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended mixed, with the Dow Jones gaining 0.26%, while the NASDAQ declined 0.76% and the S&P 500 fell 0.28%. The divergence reflected strength in select blue-chip stocks alongside weakness across the broader technology-heavy market.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Adani Enterprises | 3.72% |
| Max Healthcare | 2.57% |
| Apollo Hospital | 2.15% |
| Interglobe Avi | 2.01% |
| Adani Ports | 1.83% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| HDFC Life | -1.13% |
| Cipla | -1.11% |
| ONGC | -1.08% |
| Coal India | -0.71% |
| Hindalco | -0.70% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,336.50 | -0.59% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,334.55 | 0.48% |
| Nifty Bank | 57,514.20 | -0.02% |
| SENSEX | 77,656.06 | 0.37% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 11.075 | -3.95% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 65,856 | 0.50% |
| Hang Seng | 25,511 | -0.02% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,525 | 0.19% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,873 | 0.17% |
| DAX | 26,304 | 0.76% |
| CAC 40 | 8,479 | 0.32% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,476 | 0.44% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 53,417.16 | 0.26% |
| NASDAQ | 25,980.19 | -0.76% |
| S&P 500 | 7,652.86 | -0.28% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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