Closing Bell: Nifty 50 Closes Marginally Higher; Midcaps Outperform Amidst Mixed Sectoral Trends | 25 Aug 2026, 03:45 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 settled at 24260.05, gaining 0.17% in a mixed session. Midcap stocks outperformed, while banking faced pressure. Institutional buying offered underlying support.
Indian equity markets concluded Tuesday, 25 August 2026, with the Nifty 50 posting marginal gains. These are the final settled closing figures for the session.
The benchmark Nifty 50 finished at 24260.05, up +41.00 points, or +0.17%. In contrast, the Nifty Bank index closed lower at 57454.10, down −71.85 points, a decline of −0.12%. The broader market saw the NIFTY Midcap 100 outperform, settling at 63973.55 with a gain of +156.30 points, or +0.24%.
Index Performance at a Glance
| Index Name | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24260.05 | +41.00 | +0.17% |
| Nifty Bank | 57454.10 | −71.85 | −0.12% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 63973.55 | +156.30 | +0.24% |
Top Movers
Among the Nifty 50 constituents, Adani Enterprises Ltd. led the gains, rising +3.19% to ₹3094.2. Other significant gainers included Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (+2.11%) and Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (+2.09%).
| Top 10 Gainers | Close (₹) | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. (ADANIENT) | 3094.2 | +3.19% |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH) | 1011.4 | +2.11% |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO) | 5222 | +2.09% |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) | 318.05 | +1.97% |
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (APOLLOHOSP) | 8840 | +1.59% |
| Shriram Finance Ltd. (SHRIRAMFIN) | 1136 | +1.52% |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (ADANIPORTS) | 1695.2 | +1.38% |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. (BAJAJ-AUTO) | 11900 | +0.85% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) | 3440 | +0.76% |
| Eternal Ltd. (ETERNAL) | 329.6 | +0.75% |
On the losing side, Cipla Ltd. saw the steepest decline, falling −1.59% to ₹1415. Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (−1.14%) and Hindalco Industries Ltd. (−1.12%) were also among the top laggards.
| Top 10 Losers | Close (₹) | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Cipla Ltd. (CIPLA) | 1415 | −1.59% |
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HEROMOTOCO) | 5620 | −1.14% |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. (HINDALCO) | 1046.6 | −1.12% |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) | 233.97 | −1.09% |
| Wipro Ltd. (WIPRO) | 179.4 | −1.05% |
| Coal India Ltd. (COALINDIA) | 402.65 | −1.04% |
| Tata Steel Ltd. (TATASTEEL) | 184.45 | −0.99% |
| JSW Steel Ltd. (JSWSTEEL) | 1314 | −0.98% |
| HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCLTECH) | 1309.3 | −0.96% |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) | 548.3 | −0.84% |
Key Stock Developments
In corporate news, Adani Enterprises Ltd. (ADANIENT) informed about an analyst meet and the incorporation of AACL Global, a wholly owned subsidiary, to function as a Global Treasury Centre. This news coincided with the stock’s strong performance.
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH) reported a 5% rise in its Q1 consolidated net profit, with total consolidated income increasing by 16.60% to ₹2,406.69 crore for Q1FY27. The company also informed about the grant of options under its ESOS plan.
Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO) announced the launch of non-stop flights between Gaya and Bangkok, expanding travel options. The airline also reported a passenger load factor of 82.4% in July, carrying 80.82 lakh passengers and holding a market share of 67.4%.
Institutional Flows
Provisional data for August 24, 2026, indicated that Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers, injecting +₹1181.66 crore into the market. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also showed strong buying interest, with net purchases amounting to +₹2493.41 crore.
Investors will closely monitor global cues and any further corporate announcements ahead of Wednesday’s trading session.