Stock Market Highlights: Sensex gains 6th day, adds 143pts, Nifty at 25,084; BSE, Angel One crack 7%
Stock Market Highlights on Thursday, August 21, 2025: Reliance and ICICI Bank helped Sensex, Nifty log sixth straight win. BSE, Angel One tumbled on Sebi's plan to consider longer F&O expiry.
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Shares of BSE, Angel One and other capital market-related firms tanked after Sebi hinted at longer F&O tenors. | Image: Bloomberg
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Stock Market Highlights today, Thursday, August 21, 2025: Equity benchmark indices extended rally to the sixth straight trading day, with buying support in index heavyweights Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank.
Benchmark indices, however, ended the day off the highs. The BSE Sensex touched a high of 82,231 in early deals, but eventually settled with a marginal gain of 143 points or 0.2 per cent at 82,001. In the process, the BSE benchmark has now rallied 1,765 points in the last six straight trading sessions.
The NSE Nifty 50 index spurted to a high of 25,154, before signing-off the day at 25,084 - up 33 points or 0.1 per cent.
Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank up around 1 per cent each, were the top contributors. These two stocks helped the Sensex end in green, by contributing 156 points to the Sensex on Thursday. That apart, Bajaj twins - Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Larsen & Toubro were the other notable gainers.
On the other hand, Eternal and Power Grid Corporation slipped around 1.5 per cent each. NTPC, Adani Ports and Hindustan Unilever were the other prominent losers.
The broader indices finished on a negative note, the Nifty MidCap 50 was down 0.5 per cent, while the SmallCap 50 ended 0.4 per cent lower. India VIX dipped 3.5 per cent.
In the broader market, shares of capital-market related firms - BSE and Angel One in particular cracked up to 7 per cent each after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairman Tuhin Pandey said that the regulator may calibrate the tenure of F&O products.
"We will consult stakeholders on ways to improve and carefully calibrate the tenor and maturity profile of derivative products so that they support both hedging and long-term investing." Tuhin Pandey said at the FICCI event.
4:00 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Expert view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Today, Indian equity markets closed positively extending their winning streak to a sixth consecutive session the longest rally in over two months. 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 per cent and Nifty Pharma advancing 0.95 per cent.
View by: Vaibhav Vidwani, research analyst, Bonanza.
View by: Vaibhav Vidwani, research analyst, Bonanza.
3:51 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: 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 rationalisation.
View by: Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Limited
Investors remain cautious ahead of the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium on Friday, and rising domestic bond yields due to fiscal concerns surrounding GST rationalisation.
View by: Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Limited
3:37 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market
Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE MidCap closed 0.12 per cent lower, while SmallCap ended flat.
3:35 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers at close
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries were among the top gainers on Sensex.
3:34 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex finishes at 82,001, up 143 pts
Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex closed at 82,000.71, up 142.87 points or 0.17 per cent.
3:33 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty closes at 25,084, up 33 pts
Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 settled at 25,083.75, up 33.2 points or 0.13 per cent.
3:24 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: GoM backs Centre's proposal to end 12%, 28% tax rates
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has accepted the Centre's proposal to scrap the 12 per cent and 28 per cent GST rates and replace them with 5 per cent and 18 per cent, respectively, GoM chairperson Samrat Choudhary said on Thursday. READ MORE
3:15 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Concord Biotech stock jumps 6%
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Concord Biotech shares rallied over 6 per cent to hit an intraday high of ₹1,802 on the NSE after the company informed stock exchanges that the European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU-GMP) authorities conducted their first inspection of its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) manufacturing facility located at Limbasi. READ MORE
3:06 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Asit C. Mehta recommends 'Accumulate' rating on Adani Ports
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Projecting a revenue CAGR of 13.7 per cent over FY25–FY27E, Asit C. Mehta Investment Interrmediates has recommended an 'Accumulate' rating on Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, with a target price of ₹1,591, based on a 16.3x FY27E EV/EBITDA multiple.
As of date, Adani Ports trades at ₹1,362. The stock was down 0.6 per cent in today's trading session.
As of date, Adani Ports trades at ₹1,362. The stock was down 0.6 per cent in today's trading session.
2:57 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Reliance, Shree Cement among 5 infra stocks worth your portfolio
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Reliance Industries, IndiGo, DLF, Ambuja Cements and Shree Cement can potentially rally up to 24 per cent from present levels, suggest technical charts. READ MORE
2:49 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Zinka Logistics hits new high, up 133% from issue price in 9 months
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Zinka Logistics Solutions shares hit a new high of ₹637 on the BSE today, surging 9 per cent in Thursday's intraday trade. The stock made its debut in November 2024, at present levels, the stock trades at 133 per cent premium when compared with the issue price of ₹273 per share. READ MORE
2:40 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: 15 PSU stocks for your portfolio with high dividend yields
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Coal India, and National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) have topped the list of the 15 highest dividend-yielding public sector undertaking (PSU) stocks, according to a report compiled by brokerage firm Axis Securities. READ MORE
2:32 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Airlines to see operating profit moderate this fiscal, says CRISIL
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The domestic airline industry will see operating profit1 moderate 11-14 per cent to Rs 20,000-21,000 crore this fiscal from ₹23,500 crore last fiscal, because of muted demand in the first quarter and an expected decline in yields, said CRISIL Ratings in a press release.
Driven by lower operating profit, debt metrics of airlines will moderate this fiscal, however, overall credit profiles will remain stable driven by healthy liquidity and planned equity infusion by some airlines, the release stated.
Driven by lower operating profit, debt metrics of airlines will moderate this fiscal, however, overall credit profiles will remain stable driven by healthy liquidity and planned equity infusion by some airlines, the release stated.
2:23 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Exemption of GST on Health Insurance, a good proposal: Reliance General Insurance
Stock Market LIVE Updates: "We welcome the government's proposal to exempt health insurance premiums from GST. This will bring significant relief to policyholders and make protection solutions more affordable for millions of Indians", said Rakesh Jain, CEO at Reliance General Insurance in a note.
"Removing the 18 per cent tax burden will directly benefit middle-class households, senior citizens, and vulnerable sections of society who often view premiums as a financial strain. Reducing the cost barrier will encourage more people to adopt health insurance, thereby strengthening the country's overall social security framework", Rakesh added.
"Removing the 18 per cent tax burden will directly benefit middle-class households, senior citizens, and vulnerable sections of society who often view premiums as a financial strain. Reducing the cost barrier will encourage more people to adopt health insurance, thereby strengthening the country's overall social security framework", Rakesh added.
2:13 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmarks hold gains; Sensex up 300 points in late deals
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex was up nearly 300 points at 82,148 levels as of 2:10 PM; supported by gains in index heavyweights - Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank.
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First Published: Aug 21 2025 | 7:14 AM IST
