Final Trade: Markets extend winning streak to six sessions, longest rally in over two months as volatility eases
Published on 21/08/2025 03:38 PM
Market Closing Bell: The BSE Sensex closed at 82,000.71, up 142.87 points or 0.17 per cent on Thursday, while the NSE Nifty50 settled at 25,083.75, gaining 33.2 points or 0.13 per cent. This marked the continuation of a positive momentum in the markets.
Among the top gainers on the Sensex were Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries, which supported the index’s upward movement. The broader market showed mixed trends as investors remained cautious amid global cues.
The rally reflected a sustained buying interest in banking and energy sectors, contributing to steady gains across the benchmark indices.
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The India VIX index dropped nearly 3 per cent, signaling reduced market volatility. Sectoral trends saw pharma and realty outperform, with the Nifty Realty index rising over 1 per cent and pharma gaining close to 0.84 per cent.
Top Sensex gainers included Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv, BEL, and Bajaj Finance. Meanwhile, stocks like Power Grid Corporation, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, and Asian Paints saw modest declines.
The broader market showed mixed trends as the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices traded flat to slightly lower, each dipping around 0.3 per cent.
Among the most active shares on the NSE were Clean Science, Ola Electric, Swiggy, BSE, and Jupiter Wagons, reflecting investor interest in select growth and new economy plays.
Despite some sectoral pressure in FMCG, Auto, and Media, the overall market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as investors await key global cues and upcoming economic data.
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Shweta Birendra Shukla is a journalist covering the stock market and corporate affairs, with prior stints at Business ...LATEST NEWSBy accepting cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.