Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex up 213 pts, Nifty atop 25,000; Infy jumps 4%, Nazara sheds 13%

Stock Market Highlights on Wednesday, August 20, 2025: IT stocks led by Infosys helped the benchmark indices record gains for the fifth straight day. The IT major surged 4 per cent.

3:59 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Indian market sustained its positive momentum, supported by strong domestic inflows and favourable macro tailwinds. However, rich valuations and external risks, particularly the US tariffs and sanctions on purchase of Russian crude, continue to pose challenges. Hence, greater visibility on US trade policy and the path of earnings recovery will be critical.

Meanwhile, global sentiment is cautious ahead of the release of the FOMC minutes later today, with investor attention gradually shifting to the US Fed Chair’s speech at Jackson Hole this weekend, which is expected to provide clearer guidance on future policy direction.

View by: Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Limited.

 

3:50 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Today's session was marked by broad-based buying interest, with major IT stocks, Infosys up 3.78 per cent and TCS up 2.64 per cent leading the rally, reflecting robust sector momentum. FMCG and Realty stocks also contributed significantly, mirroring strong consumer sentiment and the ongoing real estate upcycle. Sustained buying in IT and FMCG majors following favorable quarterly outlook and continued digital transformation spends. 
 

Optimism around GST rate reforms and resilience in domestic consumptionoriented sectors, especially autos and consumer goods. Profit-booking was seen in selective Pharma and Media names, but it was insufficient to dent the bullish sentiment. Bank stocks underperformed, mostly trading flat to negative, but steady flows in autos and new-tech stocks ensured index resilience.

View by: Vaibhav Vidwani, research analyst, Bonanza.

 

3:36 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Infosys, TCS, HUL were among the top gainers on Sensex. 

3:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader market indices BSE MidCap and SmallCap closed 0.39 per cent and 0.3 per cent respectively. 

3:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 81,858, up 214 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex closed at 81,857.84, up 213.45 points or 0.26 per cent. 

 

3:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty closes at 25,051, up 70 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 settled at 25,050.55, up 69.9 points or 0.28 per cent.

3:22 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: US, UK stock futures trade mildly in red

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Barring FTSE 100, other key US and UK stock futures were seen trading marginally in red.

 

3:11 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SRM Contractors gains 4% on order win

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  SRM Contractors stock advanced over 4 percent to an intraday high of ₹503.85 per share on the NSE after the company said it secured new construction projects totaling a cumulative value of ₹174 crore. READ MORE

3:00 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Delta Corp, Nazara among stocks with over 10-fold jump in trading volume

Stock Market LIVE Updates: HCG witnessed 98-fold jump in trading volume today. That apart, Delta Corp and Nazara Technologies among 8 other stocks witnessed over 10-fold jump in trading volumes on the BSE in Wednesday's trade.

 

2:49 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Godfrey Phillips India zooms 17%, hits new high

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Godfrey Phillips India hit a new high of ₹11,450, as they zoomed 17 per cent on the NSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade.

The stock has bounced back 20 per cent from Tuesday's low, shrugging off the media reports that the government might increase the tax slab on certain sin products, including tobacco products, to 40 per cent from 28 per cent. READ MORE

2:37 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Crypto confidence in India hinges on security, not just returns: CoinSwitch

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Security remains the foremost concern for Indian crypto investors despite growing optimism in the market, reveals a recent survey by crypto platform CoinSwitch. Here are insights from a survey, titled Crypto Safety Pulse: 2025. READ MORE

2:26 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market breath positive; 130 stocks hit new 52-week highs

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The market breadth was positive in late noon deals, with over 2,300 stocks advancing as against 1,666 declining shares on the BSE.

A total of 130 stocks touched a fresh 52-week high today, while 47 dropped to 52-week lows.

2:15 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: TCS, Infosys, Coforge rally up to 3%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty IT index surged over 2 per cent in Wednesday's intra-day day trade amid value buying in select IT stocks. Infosys, Coforge and Mphasis were the major gainers thus far. READ MORE

2:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 2 PM Update- Sensex rises 250; Nifty holds 25,000-level

Stock Market LIVE Updates: At 2 PM, BSE Sensex quoted 81,906, up 262 points or 0.32 per cent and NSE Nifty50 was at 25,063, up 82 points or 0.33 per cent. 

Sectorally, Nifty IT was up 2.28 per cent, Nifty FMCG 1.5 per cent and Nifty Realty 1.09 per cent. 

1:52 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sula Vineyard shares in focus

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sula Vineyards shares climbed after reports suggested that the company is exploring major diversification by enterning premium spirits market. The company is likely in discussions to acquire 2-3 small brands to enter Whisky, Scotch and Vodka segments. 

1:42 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SRM Contractors shares rise 4%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SRM Contractors shares rose 4.4 per cent in trade, logging an intra-day high at ₹502.9 per share after the company secured new construction projects totalling a cumulative value of ₹174 crore. 

"We are pleased to inform our esteemed stakeholders and shareholders that the company has achieved significant growth in our project portfolio. As of this date, the company has secured new construction projects totalling a cumulative value of ₹174 crores (One Hundred and Seventy Four Crores Only) which have been received in the normal course of business," the filing read. 

1:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 5 hotel stocks with up to 20% upside potential; check list

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Hotels were seen buzzing in trade on Wednesday with gains up to 6 per cent even as the benchmark indices witnessed tepid moves.

 

Lemon Tree surged nearly 6 per cent to ₹157 and was among the top movers. Chalet Hotels, Indian Hotels, Chalet Hotels, EIH, Kamat Hotels and Taj GVK were among the other prominent gainers, up over 3 per cent each. READ MORE 

1:22 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Retail investors drive demand for Gem Aromatics IPO; subscription nears 2x

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Retail investors are leading the demand for the initial public offering (IPO) of specialty ingredients manufacturer Gem Aromatics (Gem Aromatics IPO) on the second day of its subscription, Wednesday, August 20, 2025. This is closely followed by non-institutional investors (NIIs), and qualified institutional buyers (QIBs). READ MORE 

1:15 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Centum Electronics shares hit record high on inking MoU with BEL

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Centum Electronics rose over 6 per cent to hit a fresh high on Wednesday after it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics (BEL) for strategic collaboration across the defence electronics domain. 

 

The industrial products maker's stock rose as much as 6.19 per cent during the day to a record high of ₹2,840 per share. The stock pared gains to trade 3.4 per cent higher at ₹2,765.5 apiece, compared to a 0.25 per cent advance in Nifty 50 as of 12:36 PM. READ MORE 

1:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 1 PM Update- Sensex up 250 pts; Nifty above 25,000

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex, at 1 PM was at 81,900.29, up 256 points or 0.31 per cent and NSE Nifty50 is at 25,054.20, up 74 points or 0.29 per cent. 

12:55 PM

Stock Market LIVE: HUL shares rise 7% in 3 days on consumption boost hopes; good time to buy?

Stock Market LIVE: Hindustan Unilever (HUL) shares moved higher by 2 per cent to ₹2,656.60 on the BSE in Wednesday's intraday trade, extending its rally to a third straight session. The stock of the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) company has surged 7 per cent during the period on hopes of a consumption boost.

In comparison, the BSE Sensex and BSE FMCG index added 1.5 per cent and 3.4 per cent, respectively, during the same period.

 

In the past six months, too, HUL shares have outperformed the market by surging nearly 20 per cent as compared to 8 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex and 9 per cent gain in the FMCG index. READ MORE 

12:45 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vedanta shares slide 2%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vedanta shares slipped 2.4 per cent in trade on BSE, logging an intra-day low at ₹439.2 per share as reports suggested Vedanta's demerger is facing objection by centre, ‘Warning’ by Sebi.

 

 

12:29 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: PG Electroplast gains 6% on inking Point-of-Sale devices manufacturing deal

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The buying on the counter came after the company signed a definitive agreement with PAX India, a subsidiary of PAX Global Technology, to manufacture Point-of-Sale (POS) devices in India.

 

PG Electroplast shares jumped 6.1 per cent on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, logging an intra-day high at ₹573.8 per share on BSE. READ MORE

12:14 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bitcoin struggles below $114k as crypto markets recalibrate

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The crypto markets are recalibrating after recent highs, with the flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) trading below the $114,000 mark, nearly 9 per cent down from its peak of $124,457, scaled last week on August 14. 

 

The sentiment extended to altcoins as well. Ethereum (ETH), though holding above the $4,100 mark, was under pressure. READ MORE

12:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 12 PM market update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark indices traded with mild gains on Wednesday, after a muted start. As of 12 PM, the benchmark BSE Sensex index was quoted trading at around 81,840.35, higher by 195.96 points or 0.24 per cent, while the NSE Nifty50 index was at 25,036.85, up 55.95 points or 0.22 per cent.

11:55 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Asian stocks fall tracking Wall Street tech slide

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmarks fell in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, pulled lower by the selling of computer chip makers. Computer-chip equipment makers Advantest plunged 6.6 per cent and Disco Corp. dropped 4.7 per cent. Chip maker Tokyo Electron lost 1.9 per cent and Lasertec Corp. lost 1.8 per cent. READ MORE

11:43 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ola Electric shares sprint 23% in 2 days on volume surge

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ola Electric shares have seen a huge volume surge on the counter over the past two days amid bulk deals. Technical charts show a "strong buy signal" for the electric two-wheeler stock. READ MORE

11:36 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Lloyds Metals up 4% on emerging successful bidder coking coal mine

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The buying on the counter came after the company emerged as a successful bidder for the Tandsi-III and Tandsi-III Extension coking coal mine located on the Madhya Pradesh–Maharashtra border. READ MORE

11:27 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian Oil, BPCL resume buying Russian oil for September

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India's state-run refiners Indian Oil and Bharat Petroleum have bought Russian oil for September and October delivery, resuming purchases after discounts widened, as per a Reuters report. READ MORE

11:20 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Globe Civil Projects shares gain 5% on ₹222 crore order win

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Globe Civil Projects surged nearly 5 per cent on Wednesday after it received a ₹222.2 crore order for the construction of an International Cricket Stadium in Haryana. The civil construction major's stock rose as much as 4.9 per cent during the day to ₹82.4 per share, the biggest intraday rise since August 8 this year. READ MORE