Stock Market Today, August 26: Sensex Opens in Green, Nifty Holds Above 24,300

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Last Updated: 26th August 2026 - 10:03 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 26

  • Positive Early Trade – Indian equities are trading higher, with the Nifty 50 up 0.15% at 24,372.00 and the Sensex gaining 0.41%. Nifty Bank is outperforming with a 0.80% rise, while Gift Nifty remains positive by 0.14%.

  • Global Cues Supportive – Positive moves across Asian markets are supporting sentiment, with the Nikkei, Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite all trading higher. Lower crude oil prices could also provide some comfort to domestic equities.

  • FII/DII Flows – Institutional flows remain supportive, with FIIs recording net purchases of ₹1,593.50 crore and DIIs buying ₹230.30 crore on August 25, potentially providing underlying support to the market.

Indian Stock Market Recap: August 25

Indian stock markets closed higher in the previous session, supported by gains across benchmark indices. The Nifty 50 rose 0.48% to settle at 24,334.55, while the Sensex advanced 0.37% to close at 77,656.06.

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 23,237.50 0.60%
Nifty 50 23,140.50 0.34%
Nifty Bank 55,580.40 0.26%
SENSEX 73,895.74 0.43%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 51,841.30 0.92%
NASDAQ 27,090.50 0.47%
S&P 500 7,763.65 0.49%

Asian Markets

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 66,202 0.53%
Hang Seng 25,685 0.68%
Shanghai Composite 4,557 0.71%

Crude Oil Prices

Contract Value Change (%)
WTI Crude 80.31 -2.49%

Bond Yields

Bond Yield Change (%)
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield 4.641% 0.002%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 10.8725 -1.87%

 

*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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