Share Market Today: Nifty, Sensex & Bank Nifty on Aug 24

Share Market 12 Views Prime Assure News Published: 24 Aug 2026 Updated: 06 Sep 2026

Share Market Today, August 24, 2026: Nifty, Sensex and Bank Nifty Close Lower

August 24, 2026: The Indian stock market ended Monday's session on a weak note. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,219.05, down 32.95 points or 0.14%, while the BSE Sensex settled at 77,369.11, falling 171.72 points or 0.22%.

The Bank Nifty closed at 57,525.95, declining 236 points or 0.41% from the previous close of 57,761.95. The day's Bank Nifty range was 57,248.90–57,907.95.

The market initially opened higher but gave up its gains during the session. Weak global cues, geopolitical uncertainty and selling pressure in financial and PSU-bank stocks weighed on sentiment.

Nifty, Sensex and Bank Nifty Closing Data

Index	Closing Level	Change	Change %
Nifty 50	24,219.05	-32.95	-0.14%
Sensex	77,369.11	-171.72	-0.22%
Bank Nifty	57,525.95	-236.00	-0.41%

Top 10 Nifty 50 Gainers

According to the August 24 market data, metal and IT stocks were among the stronger performers. JSW Steel led the Nifty gainers with a 2.57% rise.

Rank	Stock	Price	Change
1	JSW Steel	₹1,327.00	+2.57%
2	Hindalco Industries	₹1,058.50	+2.37%
3	Tata Steel	₹186.30	+1.80%
4	HCL Technologies	₹1,322.00	+1.50%
5	Dr. Reddy's Laboratories	₹1,190.00	+1.30%
6	Tata Consumer Products	₹1,062.50	+1.29%
7	Bajaj Auto	₹11,800.00	+0.85%
8	Infosys	₹1,130.00	+0.80%
9	Hindustan Unilever	₹2,030.00	+0.74%
10	Eicher Motors	₹8,047.00	+0.46%

The gainers list shows particular strength in metals, with JSW Steel, Hindalco and Tata Steel occupying the top three positions.

Top 10 Nifty 50 Losers

Financial, defence and selected consumer stocks faced selling pressure. SBI Life was the biggest Nifty 50 decliner, falling 1.73%.

Rank	Stock	Price	Change
1	SBI Life Insurance	₹1,761.80	-1.73%
2	Bajaj Finance	₹1,077.00	-1.64%
3	Adani Ports & SEZ	₹1,672.10	-1.64%
4	Bajaj Finserv	₹2,001.70	-1.52%
5	Bharat Electronics (BEL)	₹409.00	-1.21%
6	Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles	₹314.40	-1.10%
7	Shriram Finance	₹1,119.00	-0.97%
8	Max Healthcare Institute	₹990.50	-0.95%
9	State Bank of India (SBI)	₹1,039.50	-0.88%
10	Jio Financial Services	₹242.00	-0.82%

The selling pressure was particularly visible in financial stocks, with SBI Life, Bajaj Finance, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv and SBI among the notable decliners.

Market Highlights

Nifty 50: 24,219.05, down 0.14%.
Sensex: 77,369.11, down 0.22%.
Bank Nifty: 57,525.95, down 0.41%.
Nifty intraday range: 24,144.30–24,313.00.
Sensex intraday low: 77,201.66.
Metal stocks outperformed, while PSU banks and several financial stocks remained under pressure.
Market sentiment was influenced by global uncertainty and developments surrounding US sanctions on Iran.

What Happened in the Market Today?

The market began Monday with gains, but the positive momentum failed to sustain. Nifty initially moved above 24,300 and Sensex gained around 200 points in early trade, while Bank Nifty was also positive. Selling pressure later emerged, particularly in banks and financial services.

On the positive side, JSW Steel, Hindalco, Tata Steel and HCL Technologies stood out among Nifty stocks. On the downside, SBI Life, Bajaj Finance, Adani Ports and Bajaj Finserv were among the major drags.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Stock prices can change rapidly, and investors should conduct their own research or consult a SEBI-registered financial adviser.