Stock Market Today, August 20: Strong Start for Dalal Street; Sensex Jumps 550 Points, Nifty Above 24,200

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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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 51,986.54 -0.07%
NASDAQ 26,451.33 1.08%
S&P 500 7,712.39 0.39%

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

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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