Stock Market Today, August 27: Markets Extend Losses for Second Session; Sensex Falls 0.70%, Nifty Slips 0.48%
Last Updated: 27th August 2026 - 08:06 pm
Indian markets ended lower on August 27, with the Sensex falling 0.70% to 76,933.71 and the Nifty 50 declining 0.48% to 24,090.85. Hindalco, HDFC Bank and M&M were among the major laggards, while Adani Enterprises and Kotak Mahindra gained. Asian markets ended mixed, while European indices traded mostly lower. India VIX rose 4.71%, indicating increased market volatility, while Gift Nifty remained marginally positive.
Stock Market Highlights, August 27
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Domestic Indices End Lower: Indian benchmarks closed in the red, with the Sensex falling 0.70% to 76,933.71 and the Nifty 50 declining 0.48% to 24,090.85. Hindalco, HDFC Bank and M&M led the losses, while Adani Enterprises and Kotak Mahindra gained.
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Global Cues Mostly Weak: Asian markets ended mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei and Hang Seng declining 0.20% and 0.34%, respectively, while Shanghai Composite gained 1.13%. European markets traded lower at mid-session, led by CAC 40’s 1.75% decline, while FTSE 100 fell 0.84%.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended mostly higher, led by a 1.16% rise in the NASDAQ, while the S&P 500 gained 0.48%. The Dow Jones finished nearly flat with a marginal 0.02% increase, reflecting a relatively subdued session for blue-chip stocks.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Adani Enterprises | 1.83% |
| Kotak Mahindra | 1.80% |
| Adani Ports | 1.33% |
| Cipla | 1.23% |
| Bharat Elec | 1.01% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Hindalco | -2.75% |
| HDFC Bank | -2.22% |
| M&M | -2.03% |
| Shriram Finance | -1.48% |
| HCL Tech | -1.27% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,244.50 | 0.18% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,090.85 | -0.48% |
| Nifty Bank | 57,509.95 | -0.47% |
| SENSEX | 76,933.71 | -0.70% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 11.0675 | 4.71% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 66,131 | -0.20% |
| Hang Seng | 25,565 | -0.34% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,604 | 1.13% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,786 | -0.84% |
| DAX | 26,247 | -0.15% |
| CAC 40 | 8,313 | -1.75% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,418 | -0.81% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 53,474 | 0.02% |
| NASDAQ | 26,434 | 1.16% |
| S&P 500 | 7,713 | 0.48% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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