Stock Market Today 25 August 2026: Nifty, Sensex Rise

Stock Market Today, 25 August 2026: Nifty, Sensex End Higher; Bank Nifty Flat

New Delhi, August 25, 2026: Indian stock markets ended higher on Tuesday after a volatile trading session. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,334.55, gaining 115.50 points or 0.48%, while the BSE Sensex settled at 77,656.09, up 286.98 points or 0.37%. The Bank Nifty closed at 57,514.20, marginally lower by 11.75 points or 0.02%.

The market recovered sharply during the later part of the session after opening under pressure. Falling crude oil prices provided some relief to Indian equities, while volatility remained elevated because of the monthly Nifty derivatives expiry and the new closing-auction system. Reuters reported that Brent crude fell 3.2% to around $89.20 a barrel.

Nifty 50 Today

Nifty touched an intraday low near 24,115 before recovering and finishing above the 24,300 level. IT, healthcare and several large-cap stocks supported the recovery.

Top 10 Gainers on 25 August 2026

FACT was the strongest mover among the stocks highlighted by LiveMint, gaining 11.4% after positive sentiment around uninterrupted fertiliser and energy supplies. Vodafone Idea gained about 8%, while Cyient rose 7%.

Among Nifty 50 stocks, Adani Enterprises was the top gainer, rising 3.72%. Max Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, InterGlobe Aviation, Adani Ports, Shriram Finance, Infosys, Eternal, Bajaj Auto, Bharti Airtel, Tech Mahindra and Bajaj Finance also recorded gains.

Top 10 Losers on 25 August 2026

Hindustan Copper was among the biggest losers, falling around 7.2% after the government announced an offer for sale of up to 6% of its stake at a discount to the previous closing price. Federal Bank also declined around 3% amid reports related to Jana Small Finance Bank, although Federal Bank said there was no material event requiring disclosure.

IIFL Finance fell around 4.46%, while Netweb Technologies declined 3.34%. IIFL Finance was hit after its subsidiary received a tax assessment order involving a demand of ₹963.39 crore, including surcharge and cess.

Bank Nifty Today

Bank Nifty ended almost flat at 57,514.20, down 11.75 points or 0.02%. The index traded in a relatively narrow range compared with the sharp movement in the broader market.

Market Highlights

• Nifty 50: 24,334.55, up 0.48%
• Sensex: 77,656.09, up 0.37%
• Bank Nifty: 57,514.20, down 0.02%
• Nifty IT: 30,771.80, up 0.57%
• Nifty Auto: 29,216.90, up 0.40%
• Nifty FMCG: 47,706.95, up 0.38%
• Nifty Metal: 13,372.30, down 0.07%
• India VIX: 11.07, down 3.90% 

What Drove the Market Today?

The major positive trigger was the decline in crude oil prices. Investors also reacted to developments surrounding US sanctions on Iran. At the same time, the first monthly Nifty 50 derivatives expiry under the new closing-auction system contributed to increased volatility, particularly near the end of the trading session.