Share Market 21 August 2026: Nifty, Sensex, Bank Nifty

Share Market 61 Views Prime Assure News Published: 21 Aug 2026 Updated: 05 Sep 2026

The Indian stock market ended the trading session on Friday, August 21, 2026, largely flat, with benchmark indices showing only marginal movement. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,252, gaining around 20.15 points or 0.08%, while the BSE Sensex ended at 77,540.83, up 3.11 points.

The Bank Nifty closed at around 57,761.95, gaining approximately 0.46%, supported by buying in select private-sector banking stocks.

Market sentiment remained cautious because of elevated crude oil prices, global bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty. Despite the subdued headline movement, several individual stocks recorded notable gains while some major stocks came under selling pressure.

Nifty 50, Sensex and Bank Nifty Closing Data

Index	Closing Level	Change
Nifty 50	24,252.00	+20.15 points (+0.08%)
Sensex	77,540.83	+3.11 points (+0.00%)
Bank Nifty	57,761.95	+0.46%

The Sensex traded between 77,445.86 and 77,725.67 during the session, while the Nifty remained around the 24,250 level.

Top 10 Gaining Stocks on 21 August 2026

The following are among the leading Nifty-market gainers reported for August 21:

Rank	Stock	Price	Gain
1	Power Grid Corporation of India	₹272.40	+2.87%
2	HDFC Life Insurance	₹554.80	+2.36%
3	Kotak Mahindra Bank	₹402.80	+1.37%
4	Nestle India	₹1,477.10	+1.31%
5	Bharat Electronics (BEL)	₹414.00	+1.12%
6	Bajaj Finserv	₹2,032.50	+0.82%
7	NTPC	₹340.00	+0.74%
8	Coal India	₹405.20	+0.67%
9	SBI Life Insurance	₹1,792.90	+0.61%
10	ICICI Bank	₹1,420.00	+0.57%

Power Grid was the strongest gainer in this market snapshot, rising 2.87%, followed by HDFC Life and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Top 10 Losing Stocks on 21 August 2026

Rank	Stock	Price	Fall
1	Trent	₹2,919.40	-1.70%
2	Maruti Suzuki India	₹13,595.00	-1.55%
3	HCL Technologies	₹1,302.50	-1.21%
4	InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)	₹5,110.00	-1.06%
5	Infosys	₹1,119.00	-0.97%
6	Tech Mahindra	₹1,577.00	-0.95%
7	Bajaj Auto	₹11,700.00	-0.79%
8	Hindustan Unilever	₹2,016.10	-0.59%
9	Apollo Hospitals	₹8,693.00	-0.48%
10	Eicher Motors	₹8,010.00	-0.40%

The biggest pressure among these stocks came from Trent and Maruti Suzuki, while IT stocks including HCL Technologies, Infosys and Tech Mahindra also remained under pressure.

Market Highlights

The session showed selective buying rather than a broad-based rally. Power stocks and selected financial companies supported the benchmarks, while automobile, technology and some consumer stocks faced selling pressure. At midday, the Nifty 50 had 18 advancing stocks against 32 declining stocks, indicating relatively weak market breadth.

Power Grid emerged as one of the strongest large-cap performers, while Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Life also contributed positively. On the downside, Cipla, JSW Steel, Hero MotoCorp, Maruti Suzuki and Tata Consumer Products were among the weaker names during the session.

What Investors Should Watch Next

Investors will be watching the 24,250 zone on the Nifty, banking-sector momentum around the Bank Nifty and global cues including crude oil prices and bond yields. Market volatility could remain elevated because of geopolitical developments and international financial conditions.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Stock prices can change rapidly during market hours.