Stock Market Today, August 20: Strong Start for Dalal Street; Sensex Jumps 550 Points, Nifty Above 24,200
Last Updated: 20th August 2026 - 10:11 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 20
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Positive Market Momentum – Indian equities are trading higher, with the Nifty 50 up 0.53% and the Sensex gaining 0.73%. Nifty Bank is also up 0.71%, indicating strength in banking stocks, while India VIX has declined 3.56%, signalling lower market volatility.
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Global Cues Supportive – Asian markets are trading firmly higher, led by Japan’s Nikkei with a 1.19% gain and the Hang Seng up 1.14%. Positive global sentiment could continue to support domestic equities through the session.
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FII/DII Flows – Institutional flows remain supportive, with FIIs recording net purchases of ₹408 crore on August 19, while DIIs bought ₹3,973.70 crore. Continued domestic institutional buying could provide a cushion against potential intraday profit booking.
Indian Stock Market Recap: August 19
Indian stock markets ended on a positive note yesterday, with the Nifty 50 gaining 0.55% to settle at 24,210.90. Meanwhile, the Sensex closed largely unchanged at 76,909.68, indicating a relatively flat session for the benchmark index.
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 22,875.50 | -0.91% |
| Nifty 50 | 22,888.95 | -1.11% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,488.10 | -0.64% |
| SENSEX | 73,852.90 | -1.17% |
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Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 66,101 | 1.19% |
| Hang Seng | 25,786 | 1.14% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,542 | 0.28% |
Crude Oil Prices
| Contract | Value | Change (%) |
| WTI Crude | 84.62 | 0.27% |
Bond Yields
| Bond | Yield | Change (%) |
| U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield | 4.641% | -0.012% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 10.9175 | -3.56% |
FII/DII Trading Activity
| Date | FII Net Purchase/Sales | DII Net Purchase/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 | -1,148.60 | 3,201.20 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | 1,165.90 | -3,661.30 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | -5,285.40 | 3,319.40 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | -1,857.40 | 2,670.40 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | -1,305.10 | 2,439.20 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | -1,708.50 | 3,045.00 |
| 9 Oct 2026 | -3,568.90 | 4,743.30 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | -12,943.60 | 10,703.10 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | -6,121.40 | 4,596.60 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | -2,961.30 | 5,088.90 |
*As of 09:58 IST
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