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.