Share Market Today: Nifty, Sensex and Bank Nifty Fall

Share Market Today 18 August 2026: Nifty, Sensex and Bank Nifty Fall; Check Top 10 Gainers & Losers

New Delhi, August 18, 2026: The Indian stock market remained under pressure on Tuesday. The three major market indices — Nifty 50, Sensex and Bank Nifty — closed lower. Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia affected investor sentiment.

Nifty 50 Today

The Nifty 50 closed at 24,154.90, down 132.75 points or 0.55%. The index remained under pressure during the trading session and touched a low of 24,154.90.

Sensex Today

The BSE Sensex closed at 77,235.46, declining 492.70 points or 0.63%. This marked the third consecutive session of decline for the Sensex.

Bank Nifty Today

The Bank Nifty closed at 57,262.40, down 235.40 points or 0.41%. Despite overall market weakness, some banking stocks witnessed buying interest.

Top 10 Gaining Stocks Today

Several stocks recorded strong gains across major market segments. Axis Bank was among the notable Nifty 50 gainers, while some Midcap and Smallcap stocks also delivered strong performances.

Jyoti CNC Automation was among the strongest performers, while Tube Investments of India also recorded a significant gain. Axis Bank was one of the notable gainers within the Nifty 50.

Top 10 Losing Stocks Today

Selling pressure was visible in several IT, consumer and other major stocks. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Asian Paints, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Technologies were among the notable Nifty 50 losers.

Among Nifty 50 stocks, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (-2.24%), Asian Paints (-2.20%), Infosys (-2.18%), Wipro (-2.11%) and HCL Technologies (-2.04%) were among the leading decliners.

Why Did the Stock Market Fall Today?

The Indian market was affected by rising crude oil prices and increasing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Brent crude moved above $91 per barrel, raising concerns about inflation and global risk.

IT stocks also witnessed selling pressure, with the IT sector among the weaker areas of the market. However, selected banking, healthcare, auto and other stocks continued to attract buying interest.

What Does Today's Market Trend Indicate?

The overall market trend on August 18 indicates a cautious to bearish sentiment. However, the performance of individual stocks remained mixed, with selected Midcap and Smallcap stocks showing strong gains.

Investors should not make investment decisions solely on the basis of one day's gain or loss. Market conditions, company fundamentals, valuation, earnings, sector trends and risk appetite should also be considered.

Market Closing Summary — August 18, 2026

• Nifty 50: 24,154.90 ▼ 132.75 (-0.55%)
• Sensex: 77,235.46 ▼ 492.70 (-0.63%)
• Bank Nifty: 57,262.40 ▼ 235.40 (-0.41%)

Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Stock market investments are subject to market risks.