Nifty, Sensex, Bank Nifty End Lower on August 11

Nifty, Sensex, Bank Nifty Today: Indian Stock Market Ends Lower on August 11

New Delhi, August 11, 2026: Indian equity markets ended lower on Tuesday as rising crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment weighed on the domestic market. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,471.70, down 112.10 points or 0.46%, while the BSE Sensex settled at 78,154.25, declining 388.19 points or 0.49%.

The Bank Nifty also remained under pressure and closed at 57,446.25, down 240.70 points or 0.42%. It opened at 57,604.35 and moved between 57,607.25 and 57,158.10 during the session.

Nifty 50 Today

The Nifty 50 opened at 24,575.10, touched an intraday high of 24,576.85 and a low of 24,429.25, before closing at 24,471.70. Market breadth was weak, with 14 Nifty 50 stocks advancing and 36 declining.

Sensex Today

The Sensex opened at 78,509.77, which was also its intraday high, while the index touched a low of 78,048.26. It finally closed at 78,154.25, down 388.19 points.

Bank Nifty Today

Banking stocks also witnessed selling pressure. Bank Nifty ended at 57,446.25, down 240.70 points or 0.42%. The index recorded an intraday low of around 57,158, making this level an important reference point for market participants.

📈 10 Stocks That Gained Today

The following are selected leading gainers across the Nifty 50, Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 segments:

Nifty 50 gainer data is reported by Upstox, while the Midcap and Smallcap movers are from its August 11 market roundup.

📉 10 Stocks That Declined Today

The Nifty 50 and broader-index losers were reported in the August 11 closing market data.

Why Did the Market Fall Today?

The main pressure came from elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty, particularly concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Rising oil prices can increase India's import costs and put additional pressure on inflation and the rupee. Reuters also reported that Brent crude was around $90 a barrel during the session.

The rupee ended at around ₹95.4350 per US dollar, down approximately 0.15% from the previous session, adding to the cautious market mood.

Market Takeaway

The August 11 session showed broad-based weakness in large-cap stocks, although IT and selected pharmaceutical and consumer-facing stocks provided some support. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories was the strongest Nifty 50 gainer, while Tata Consumer Products was among the biggest losers.

Investors should track crude oil prices, global market cues, currency movements and upcoming inflation data for the next trading session.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.