Closing Bell: Nifty near 25,100, Sensex up 143 pts; pharma up but auto, FMCG fall

Indian benchmark indices ended higher on sixth consecutive session with Nifty above 25,050 on August 21. At close, the Sensex was up 142.87 points or 0.17 percent at 82,000.71, and the Nifty was up 33.20 points or 0.13 percent at 25,083.75.

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Nifty continued to move higher on Thursday amidst choppy movement and closed the day with gains of 33 points. After opening on a positive note, the market moved up further in the early part of the session. Nifty failed to breach above 25150 levels and later shifted into a narrow range movement till the end.

A small red candle was formed on the daily chart after surpassing the hurdle of down sloping trend line at 25050 levels. Technically this market action indicates lack of strength to witness decisive upside breakout. This could be considered as a short term breather in the market amidst uptrend.

The overall uptrend of Nifty remains intact, but short term consolidation or minor weakness can't be ruled out in the next 1-2 sessions before surging higher towards next hurdle of 25300. Immediate support is placed at 25000 levels.

Markets traded lackluster on the weekly expiry day and ended largely unchanged amid mixed cues. After a flat start, the Nifty moved in a narrow range throughout the session before settling at 25,080. Sectoral performance was mixed, with gains in pharma, realty, and financials, while FMCG, energy, and auto witnessed profit-taking. The broader indices also remained subdued, closing flat to marginally lower. Overall sentiment, however, stayed constructive, with stock-specific moves driving the market.

Investors are closely tracking developments around recent discussions and approvals on GST reforms, which are prompting sector-specific reactions. In addition, global cues remain in focus, particularly the Jackson Hole symposium, where commentary from central bankers could influence sentiment. The IT space, in particular, may witness further rebound once clarity emerges on the global policy outlook.

Amid this backdrop, we maintain a positive view on the market but advise traders to focus on selective opportunities arising from rotational buying across sectors. At the same time, it is prudent to avoid aggressive positioning in the broader indices and adopt a stock-specific approach in the near term.

The Nifty traded in a narrow range of 25,050–25,150 throughout the day, reflecting limited volatility. Sentiment remains positive, with the index comfortably holding above the short-term moving average.

The daily RSI is in a bullish crossover and trending higher. On the downside, support is placed at 24,800; as long as this level holds, a buy-on-dips strategy is likely to prevail. On the upside, resistance is seen at 25,250 and 25,500.

Today, Indian equity markets closed positively extending their winning streak to a sixth consecutive session the longest rally in over two months. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,084 points, gaining 33 points or 0.13%, while the BSE Sensex ended at 82,001 points, rising 143 points or 0.17%. This marked a resilient performance despite mixed global cues and maintained the indices above crucial psychological levels of 25,000 and 82,000 respectively.

Several factors contributed to the market's positive momentum today. Strong buying interest was witnessed in heavyweight stocks including Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank, with these blue-chip counters providing crucial support to benchmark indices. The banking sector showed particular strength as the Bank Nifty remained largely stable and closed in the green. Sectoral rotation favored healthcare and pharmaceutical stocks, with the Nifty Healthcare index gaining 0.93% and Nifty Pharma advancing 0.95%.

Today, the benchmark indices witnessed narrow-range activity. The Nifty ends 33 points higher, while the Sensex was up by 143 points. Among sectors, Pharma and Healthcare indices gained nearly 1 percent, whereas the Capital Market index lost the most, shed over 2 percent. Technically, after a gap-up open, the market experienced range-bound activity throughout the day. On daily charts, it has formed a small candle, indicating indecisiveness between the bulls and the bears.

We are of the view that, the larger market trend is upward, but for day traders, buying on intraday corrections and selling on rallies would be the ideal strategy.

On the downside, 25,000/81700 and 24,950/81500 would act as key support zones, while 25,150/82300 and 25,250/82500 could be crucial resistance levels for the bulls.

However, below 24,950/81500, the sentiment could change. If the index falls below this level, traders may prefer to exit long positions.

The Indian rupee depreciated for the second day in a row, marked by its largest single day fall this month, as bargain buying from the importers, foreign fund outflows and higher crude oil prices continued weighing.

Additionally, the spectre of higher U.S. tariffs looms, potentially dampening trade flows and slowing growth.

Spot USDINR bias remains bullish support at 86.80 and resistance at 87.50.

Indian equities ended mixed, as investors turned to profit booking after a recent rally and concerns over the premium valuation due to the subdued end of Q1 earnings.

India’s record-high composite PMI in August, reflecting strong expansion in both manufacturing and services, particularly in business activity, may provide stability in the near term.

Investors remain cautious ahead of the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium on Friday, and rising domestic bond yields due to fiscal concerns surrounding GST rationalization.

Indian rupee ended 19 paise lower at 87.26 per dollar on Thursday versus Wednesday's close of 87.07.

Indian benchmark indices ended higher on sixth consecutive session with Nifty above 25,050 on August 21.

At close, the Sensex was up 142.87 points or 0.17 percent at 82,000.71, and the Nifty was up 33.20 points or 0.13 percent at 25,083.75. About 2025 shares advanced, 1886 shares declined, and 145 shares unchanged.

Biggest Nifty gainers were Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Cipla, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, SBI Life Insurance, while losers were Bajaj Auto, Coal India, Power Grid Corporation, Eternal, Tata Consumer Products.

On the sectoral front, pharma index rose 1%, realty index added 0.4% each, while auto index shed 0.3% and FMCG index declined 0.6%.

The BSE midcap and smallcap indices ended on flat note.

Lemon Tree Hotels was quoting at Rs 169.25, up Rs 13.65, or 8.77 percent.

It has touched a 52-week high of Rs 169.30.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 169.30 and an intraday low of Rs 155.50.

It was trading with volumes of 1,479,269 shares, compared to its five day average of 251,648 shares, an increase of 487.83 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 4.36 percent or Rs 6.50 at Rs 155.60.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 13,408.77 crore.

Reliance Industries was quoting at Rs 1,425.60, up Rs 13.15, or 0.93 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,431.80 and an intraday low of Rs 1,421.00.

It was trading with volumes of 1,179,142 shares, compared to its five day average of 597,537 shares, an increase of 97.33 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 0.53 percent or Rs 7.50 at Rs 1,412.45.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,551.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,115.55 on 09 July, 2025 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 8.09 percent below its 52-week high and 27.79 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,929,189.30 crore.

The company has received a long-term supply order for transmission gears for premium motorcycles from a globally renowned Indian manufacturer.

RACL Geartech was quoting at Rs 938.55, up Rs 77.30, or 8.98 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,033.50 and an intraday low of Rs 902.05.

It was trading with volumes of 41,469 shares, compared to its five day average of 1,804 shares, an increase of 2,199.23 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 0.01 percent or Rs 0.10 at Rs 861.25.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,119.95 and a 52-week low of Rs 648.40 on 27 May, 2025 and 19 March, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 16.2 percent below its 52-week high and 44.75 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,106.37 crore.

The company has been declared L-1 bidder by Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation (KPTCL) for setting up a 150 MW / 300 MWh standalone battery energy storage system at the 400kV Doni Substation (220kV Voltage level) in Gadag, Karnataka.

Prostarm Info Systems was quoting at Rs 208.55, down Rs 0.35, or 0.17 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 214.70 and an intraday low of Rs 206.65.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 7.85 percent or Rs 15.20 at Rs 208.90.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 253.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 107.10 on 30 July, 2025 and 13 June, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 17.57 percent below its 52-week high and 94.72 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,227.83 crore.

Subsidiary SIF Saudi Arabia Company has entered a 10-year land lease agreement with the Saudi Industrial Authority for setting up a foundry and manufacturing unit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Super Iron Foundry was quoting at Rs 49.10, down Rs 2.58, or 4.99 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 49.10 and an intraday low of Rs 49.10.

There were pending sell orders of 48,000 shares, with no buyers available.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 5.00 percent or Rs 2.72 at Rs 51.68.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 107.95 and a 52-week low of Rs 30.87 on 19 March, 2025 and 09 May, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 54.52 percent below its 52-week high and 59.05 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 114.86 crore.

CAMS has received a no-objection letter from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to transfer its online payment aggregator activities to its subsidiary CAMS Payment Services (CAMSPAY). Following the transfer, CAMS will voluntarily surrender its Certificate of Authorisation to the RBI.

#1 Q1FY26 PAT growth was mixed

#2 Stress rose in most segments except gold loans due to weak economy & unseasonal rains

#3 NIMs were flat QoQ but should improve in Q2, especially for SBI Card & CIFC

#4 Expect growth & credit costs to stabilise in H2 driven by post-monsoon demand

#5 Top Picks: Bajaj Finance, Chola Investment, Shriram Housing; Muthoot remains a defensive play

The Board of Directors of Laurus Labs at its meeting held on 21st August, 2025, approved the demerger of Laurus Synthesis, a wholly owned subsidiary of Laurus Labs, whereby the Identified Business Undertaking i.e., Unit-1 of LSPL shall be demerged and be merged with Sriam Labs, a wholly owned subsidiary of Laurus Labs and amalgamation of the remaining business undertaking of LSPL with Laurus Labs and dissolution of Transferor Company/LSPL without going through the process of winding up under the provisions of the Act.

The Sensex was up 187.35 points or 0.23 percent at 82,045.19, and the Nifty was up 43.85 points or 0.18 percent at 25,094.40. About 1963 shares advanced, 1684 shares declined, and 109 shares unchanged.

Tata Communications was quoting at Rs 1,585.95, down Rs 59.20, or 3.60 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,666.95 and an intraday low of Rs 1,580.60.

It was trading with volumes of 3,059,659 shares, compared to its five day average of 10,320 shares, an increase of 29,548.43 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 1.30 percent or Rs 21.75 at Rs 1,645.15.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 2,175.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,293.00 on 03 October, 2024 and 04 March, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 27.08 percent below its 52-week high and 22.66 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 45,199.58 crore.

IDBI Bank was quoting at Rs 97.33, up Rs 7.20, or 7.99 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 99.08 and an intraday low of Rs 89.50.

It was trading with volumes of 958,443 shares, compared to its five day average of 282,045 shares, an increase of 239.82 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 0.65 percent or Rs 0.58 at Rs 90.13.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 106.34 and a 52-week low of Rs 65.89 on 30 June, 2025 and 13 January, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 8.47 percent below its 52-week high and 47.72 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 104,653.13 crore.

#1 Expect the company to outgrow & outperform large cap peers

#2 USD 1.4 billion top line & Rs 43,800 crore market cap places it in a ‘sweet spot’

#3 Strong clientele, broad vertical coverage & robust cash flows support growth

#4 Expect 11 percent USD revenue CAGR & 250 bps margin expansion over CY24–27

#5 EBIT/EPS CAGR seen at 19 percent/18 percent

#1 Bajaj Finserv to benefit from lower rates, stronger BALIC profits & BAGIC growth

#2 New ventures in mutual fund, healthcare, tech & ventures add optionality

#3 See limited impact from Allianz exit & Jio FS entry

#4 Expect 22 percent CAGR in core earnings

QIB – 0.13 times

NII - 2.38 times

Retail – 1.56 times

Overall – 1.32 times

The Sensex was up 266.63 points or 0.33 percent at 82,124.47, and the Nifty was up 65.90 points or 0.26 percent at 25,116.45. About 1945 shares advanced, 1645 shares declined, and 136 shares unchanged.

BSE Limited was quoting at Rs 2,365.50, down Rs 157.50, or 6.24 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 2,529.80 and an intraday low of Rs 2,335.20.

It was trading with volumes of 8,988,860 shares, compared to its five day average of 3,428,552 shares, an increase of 162.18 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 1.26 percent or Rs 31.50 at Rs 2,523.00.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 3,030.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 887.43 on 10 June, 2025 and 21 August, 2024, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 21.93 percent below its 52-week high and 166.56 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 96,069.83 crore.

QIB – 27.19 times

NII - 81.05 times

Retail – 33.35 times

Employee Reserved - 19.46 times

Overall – 46.81 times

QIB – 6.20 times

NII - 22.07 times

Retail – 7.06 times

Overall – 10.08 times

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Allahabad, has approved the resolution plan submitted by the company for Himalayan Mineral Waters, under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) process.

Poly Medicure was quoting at Rs 1,983.90, up Rs 17.30, or 0.88 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,991.35 and an intraday low of Rs 1,962.95.

It was trading with volumes of 2,044 shares, compared to its five day average of 13,584 shares, a decrease of -84.95 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 3.51 percent or Rs 66.65 at Rs 1,966.60.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 3,350.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,822.65 on 01 November, 2024 and 13 August, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 40.78 percent below its 52-week high and 8.85 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 20,102.01 crore.

QIB – 12.83 times

NII - 35.89 times

Retail – 5.91 times

Employee Reserved - 3.80 times

Overall – 14.25 times

QIB – 10.15 times

NII - 41.03 times

Retail – 15.15 times

Overall – 19.27 times

PTC Industries received order exceeding Rs 100 crores in value for supply of critical titanium castings from BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited.

PTC Industries was quoting at Rs 13,685.00, up Rs 30.65, or 0.22 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 13,763.70 and an intraday low of Rs 13,317.00.

It was trading with volumes of 583 shares, compared to its five day average of 755 shares, a decrease of -22.78 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 1.86 percent or Rs 249.55 at Rs 13,654.35.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 17,978.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 9,786.30 on 09 January, 2025 and 20 February, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 23.88 percent below its 52-week high and 39.84 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 20,505.78 crore.

Step-down subsidiary Prabal Motors has executed a Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) to acquire BharatBenz dealership operations from Globe CV in Punjab.

Popular Vehicles and Services was quoting at Rs 119.35, up Rs 0.55, or 0.46 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 127.45 and an intraday low of Rs 119.35.

It was trading with volumes of 3,141 shares, compared to its five day average of 6,006 shares, a decrease of -47.71 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 1.02 percent or Rs 1.20 at Rs 118.80.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 241.55 and a 52-week low of Rs 87.28 on 26 August, 2024 and 21 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 50.59 percent below its 52-week high and 36.74 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 849.75 crore.

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has executed a refinancing facility of up to INR 1,125 crore for Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Company Limited (BRBCL), a joint venture of NTPC Ltd. (74%) and Ministry of Railways (26%).

Meenaa Sharma has resigned from her roles as EVP – Special Projects, Chief People Officer, and Head – CSR, due to personal priorities and to pursue other career opportunities.

Suryoday Small Finance Bank was quoting at Rs 131.70, up Rs 3.70, or 2.89 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 131.70 and an intraday low of Rs 128.30.

It was trading with volumes of 7,078 shares, compared to its five day average of 53,414 shares, a decrease of -86.75 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 1.19 percent or Rs 1.50 at Rs 128.00.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 205.50 and a 52-week low of Rs 90.00 on 26 August, 2024 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 35.91 percent below its 52-week high and 46.33 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,399.84 crore.

The company is investing Rs 15 crore in equity shares of the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX).

SMC Global Securities was quoting at Rs 138.10, up Rs 2.10, or 1.54 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 139.70 and an intraday low of Rs 137.15.

It was trading with volumes of 712 shares, compared to its five day average of 14,653 shares, a decrease of -95.14 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 0.87 percent or Rs 1.20 at Rs 136.00.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 169.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 99.00 on 17 September, 2024 and 09 May, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 18.28 percent below its 52-week high and 39.49 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,445.91 crore.

The Sensex was up 263.29 points or 0.32 percent at 82,121.13, and the Nifty was up 64.50 points or 0.26 percent at 25,115.05. About 2068 shares advanced, 1489 shares declined, and 142 shares unchanged.

Angel One Asset Management Company Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Angel One, announced the launch of Angel One Gold ETF and Angel One Gold ETF FOF.

The New Fund Offers (NFOs) are open for subscription from 20th August 2025 and close on 2nd September 2025 for the ETF, while the FOF will remain open until 3rd September 2025.

Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, and Suzuki Motor Corporation, a Japanese multinational mobility manufacturer, today inaugurated the SUZUKI–TATA ELXSI Cloud HIL Center in Trivandrum, India.

Tata Elxsi was quoting at Rs 5,682.50, down Rs 61.75, or 1.07 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 5,772.75 and an intraday low of Rs 5,675.35.

It was trading with volumes of 2,758 shares, compared to its five day average of 6,642 shares, a decrease of -58.48 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 0.32 percent or Rs 18.15 at Rs 5,744.25.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 9,082.90 and a 52-week low of Rs 4,601.05 on 27 August, 2024 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 37.44 percent below its 52-week high and 23.5 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 35,396.66 crore.

Transrail Lighting has secured a significant domestic Transmission Line EPC order and an International product supply order totalling to RS 837 crore. These wins propels the company’s FY26 cumulative order inflows to over Rs 3,157 crore, marking a 57% year-on-year growth.

IndusInd Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of MSME.

Through this strategic collaboration, the Bank will work towards accelerating credit delivery and extending comprehensive

financial support to over 6.7+ crore Udyam-registered Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.

IndusInd Bank was quoting at Rs 768.10, down Rs 10.20, or 1.31 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 781.65 and an intraday low of Rs 767.15.

It was trading with volumes of 90,655 shares, compared to its five day average of 107,550 shares, a decrease of -15.71 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 0.92 percent or Rs 7.25 at Rs 778.30.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,498.70 and a 52-week low of Rs 605.40 on 19 September, 2024 and 12 March, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 48.75 percent below its 52-week high and 26.87 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 59,840.83 crore.

Concord Biotech was quoting at Rs 1,794.95, up Rs 102.05, or 6.03 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,800.00 and an intraday low of Rs 1,713.15.

It was trading with volumes of 3,167 shares, compared to its five day average of 27,029 shares, a decrease of -88.28 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 2.66 percent or Rs 43.85 at Rs 1,692.90.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 2,658.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,370.05 on 20 September, 2024 and 07 May, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 32.47 percent below its 52-week high and 31.01 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 18,778.09 crore.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the securities regulator will issue a discussion paper to increase the tenure of equity derivatives contracts.

#1 Stock up 70 percent since e-comm express acquisition news versus 6 percent rise in Sensex

#2 Market expects volume gains & pricing power from the deal

#3 Better PTL margin also support profitability outlook

#4 Quick-commerce share gains & light parcel mix limit upside potential

Indian rupee has erased some of the intraday gains but still trading higher at 87.01 per dollar versus Wednesday's close of 87.07.

QIB – 0.13 times

NII - 1.84 times

Retail – 1.31 times

Overall – 1.09 times

QIB – 18.28 times

NII - 60.05 times

Retail – 27.81 times

Employee Reserved - 16.66 times

Overall – 36.12 times

QIB – 1.58 times

NII - 13.27 times

Retail – 5.76 times

Overall – 6.24 times

QIB – 2.28 times

NII - 26.28 times

Retail – 5.08 times

Employee Reserved - 3.32 times

Overall – 8.83 times

OnMobile, a global leader in mobile gaming and entertainment, has partnered with Vodafone Qatar to launch Buzzmo, an intelligent communication platform purpose-built for telecom operators.

QIB – 2.91 times

NII - 28.06 times

Retail – 12.41 times

Overall – 13.05 times

The Sensex was up 213.22 points or 0.26 percent at 82,071.06, and the Nifty was up 47.30 points or 0.19 percent at 25,097.85. About 2172 shares advanced, 1337 shares declined, and 128 shares unchanged.

Vedanta is a diversified natural resources company with exposure to zinc, aluminium, oil & gas, power, iron ore and steel. Its strong cash flows are supported by Hindustan Zinc’s robust earnings, where high-margin operations act as a key profit contributor. Aluminium remains a growth driver, aided by backward integration into bauxite and power, though it remains vulnerable to global price swings and energy costs.

The oil & gas business faces volume challenges, but rising crude prices provide earnings support. High leverage and frequent dividend payouts to meet parent Vedanta Resources’ debt obligations continue to be investor concerns, creating risks of aggressive capital allocation. Regulatory uncertainties and commodity price volatility are additional headwinds.

However, long-term demand for base metals and energy, along with government thrust on infrastructure, keeps Vedanta well-positioned. Overall, Vedanta offers cyclical upside but carries elevated balance sheet and governance risks, demanding cautious investor positioning.

Also Vedanta’s demerger plan, which aims to split the company into five separate businesses, has hit a fresh hurdle. The NCLT has delayed the hearing on Vedanta’s demerger scheme after objections were raised by both the Centre and SEBI. The company has Board meeting today to consider a second interim dividend for FY26.

The company has designated Vishnu R Dusad as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective August 20, 2025. He is currently the Managing Director of the company.

Nucleus Software Exports was quoting at Rs 1,026.25, up Rs 10.55, or 1.04 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,042.95 and an intraday low of Rs 1,010.10.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 1.32 percent or Rs 13.55 at Rs 1,015.70.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,573.75 and a 52-week low of Rs 723.85 on 21 August, 2024 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 34.79 percent below its 52-week high and 41.78 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,701.63 crore.

The company has completed UK-MHRA inspection for its Cephalosporin plant in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, with no critical or major observations. The inspection was conducted from August 18–20.

Innova Captab was quoting at Rs 904.35, up Rs 4.65, or 0.52 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 913.45 and an intraday low of Rs 896.30.

It was trading with volumes of 1,120 shares, compared to its five day average of 7,040 shares, a decrease of -84.09 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 0.24 percent or Rs 2.15 at Rs 899.70.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,259.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 648.15 on 08 January, 2025 and 29 August, 2024, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 28.17 percent below its 52-week high and 39.53 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 5,175.14 crore.

#1 At SEBI, it has been a conscious effort to simplify and rationalise regulatory framework without diluting the resolve for investors

#2 We are working with social platforms to take down misleading market content before damage spreads. We'll intensify our investor awareness and education campaigns

#3 Robust regulatory framework increases transparency which in turn increases trust in the system

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail was quoting at Rs 76.03, down Rs 0.26, or 0.34 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 76.75 and an intraday low of Rs 75.66.

It was trading with volumes of 274,729 shares, compared to its five day average of 649,231 shares, a decrease of -57.68 percent.

It was trading with volumes of 274,729 shares, compared to its thirty day average of 398,008 shares, a decrease of -30.97 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 1.31 percent or Rs 1.01 at Rs 76.29.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 364.50 and a 52-week low of Rs 72.04 on 27 September, 2024 and 13 June, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 79.14 percent below its 52-week high and 5.54 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 9,277.90 crore.

The Board has appointed Ismo Antero Haka as the new Chairman, replacing Achim Michael Braun.

Ismo Antero Haka was serving as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director.

Jan Niklas Persson has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Non-Independent). Achim Michael Braun has resigned as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director and Chairman.

itachi Energy India was quoting at Rs 20,250.00, up Rs 243.80, or 1.22 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 20,280.00 and an intraday low of Rs 19,673.25.

It was trading with volumes of 4,315 shares, compared to its five day average of 2,288 shares, an increase of 88.63 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 1.58 percent or Rs 311.30 at Rs 20,006.20.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 21,784.80 and a 52-week low of Rs 8,738.05 on 12 August, 2025 and 28 January, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 7.05 percent below its 52-week high and 131.75 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 90,259.04 crore.

The Sensex was up 304.45 points or 0.37 percent at 82,162.29, and the Nifty was up 78.20 points or 0.31 percent at 25,128.75. About 2231 shares advanced, 1165 shares declined, and 140 shares unchanged.

#1 Expect the company to outgrow & outperform large cap peers

#2 USD 1.4 billion top line & Rs 43,800 crore market cap places it in a ‘sweet spot’

#3 Strong clientele, broad vertical coverage & robust cash flows support growth

#4 Expect 11 percent USD revenue CAGR & 250 bps margin expansion over CY24–27

#5 EBIT/EPS CAGR seen at 19 percent/18 percent

Fortis has signed a collaboration agreement with Ekana Group, Lucknow, for operations and management of a 550-bed greenfield super specialty hospital near Gomti Nagar, to be constructed by Ekana Group.

The pharma company has made several senior management appointments including Ajay Tandon as Head of Strategy and Corporate Development, Gaurav Kushwaha as Chief Technology Officer, Mrinal Kammili as Head of Translational and Clinical Research, Subhendu Kumar as Head of Chemistry, and Priyaranjan Pattanaik as Head of Biology.

All appointees are part of the Executive Committee (Senior Management Personnel).

Syngene International was quoting at Rs 671.90, up Rs 4.40, or 0.66 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 672.45 and an intraday low of Rs 661.30.

It was trading with volumes of 3,074 shares, compared to its five day average of 14,121 shares, a decrease of -78.23 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 2.31 percent or Rs 15.75 at Rs 667.50.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 960.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 598.55 on 02 December, 2024 and 09 May, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 30.01 percent below its 52-week high and 12.25 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 27,073.50 crore.

HSBC India August manufacturing PMI at 59.8 vs 59.1, highest since January 20008

NMDC was quoting at Rs 71.58, down Rs 0.24, or 0.33 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 72.70 and an intraday low of Rs 71.35.

It was trading with volumes of 522,154 shares, compared to its five day average of 1,672,663 shares, a decrease of -68.78 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 1.56 percent or Rs 1.10 at Rs 71.82.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 82.80 and a 52-week low of Rs 59.56 on 10 December, 2024 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 13.55 percent below its 52-week high and 20.18 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 62,931.83 crore.

Mivaan Steels Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Steel, has been declared as a successful bidder by Ministry of Coal (MoC), Govt. of India, for an auction of a Coal Block, Rajgamar Dipside (South of Phulakdih Nala) in the State of Chattisgarh.

JSW Steel was quoting at Rs 1,082.10, down Rs 0.50, or 0.05 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,085.90 and an intraday low of Rs 1,076.80.

It was trading with volumes of 19,196 shares, compared to its five day average of 40,421 shares, a decrease of -52.51 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 0.86 percent or Rs 9.20 at Rs 1,082.60.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,089.65 and a 52-week low of Rs 879.60 on 20 August, 2025 and 13 January, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 0.69 percent below its 52-week high and 23.02 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 264,622.57 crore.

Va Tech Wabag has secured a prestigious order from RenewSys India to deliver comprehensive water management solutions for its 2 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Telangana.

The scope of work includes the design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, installation and commissioning of an Ultrapure Water system, Effluent Treatment Plant (‘ETP’), and a Zero Liquid Discharge (‘ZLD’) system, to be executed within a period of 11 months.

Va Tech Wabag was quoting at Rs 1,616.80, up Rs 27.30, or 1.72 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,635.00 and an intraday low of Rs 1,597.20.

It was trading with volumes of 23,368 shares, compared to its five day average of 17,544 shares, an increase of 33.20 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 1.11 percent or Rs 17.85 at Rs 1,589.50.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,943.95 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,109.35 on 09 December, 2024 and 28 January, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 16.83 percent below its 52-week high and 45.74 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 10,065.58 crore.

Fortis has signed a collaboration agreement with Ekana Group, Lucknow, for operations and management of a 550-bed greenfield super specialty hospital near Gomti Nagar, to be constructed by Ekana Group.

Dev Information Technology was quoting at Rs 49.20, up Rs 2.04, or 4.33 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 49.50 and an intraday low of Rs 47.95.

It was trading with volumes of 17,250 shares, compared to its five day average of 11,008 shares, an increase of 56.71 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed up 2.66 percent or Rs 1.22 at Rs 47.16.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 76.40 and a 52-week low of Rs 35.26 on 03 January, 2025 and 09 May, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 35.6 percent below its 52-week high and 39.53 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 110.87 crore.

#1 Bajaj Finserv to benefit from lower rates, stronger BALIC profits & BAGIC growth

#2 New ventures in mutual fund, healthcare, tech & ventures add optionality

#3 See limited impact from Allianz exit & Jio FS entry

#4 Expect 22 percent CAGR in core earnings

Indian rupee has extended the opening gains and trading higher at 86.94 per dollar versus Wednesday's close of 87.07.