Closing Bell: Nifty 50 Dips Slightly as Broader Market Sees Red; Key Stocks Gain | 14 Aug 2026, 03:45 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
Indian equities closed lower on Friday, 14 August 2026, with the Nifty 50 settling at 24354.85. Broader indices also ended in the red amid mixed corporate earnings and FII selling.
Indian equity markets concluded Friday, 14 August 2026, on a subdued note, with key indices registering declines. These are the final settled closing figures for the session. The Nifty 50 finished at 24354.85, marking a −41.00 point or −0.17% drop. The broader market also saw negative sentiment, as the Nifty Bank settled at 57459.10, down −176.15 points (−0.31%), and the NIFTY Midcap 100 closed at 63767.85, shedding −353.70 points (−0.55%).
Index Performance at a Glance
| Index | Close | Change | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24354.85 | −41.00 | −0.17% |
| Nifty Bank | 57459.10 | −176.15 | −0.31% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 63767.85 | −353.70 | −0.55% |
Top Movers of the Session
| Company | Close (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gainers | ||
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (APOLLOHOSP) | 8919 | +3.71% |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. (BHARTIARTL) | 1992 | +2.73% |
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. (ADANIENT) | 3040 | +2.53% |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (ADANIPORTS) | 1698 | +2.41% |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) | 318.2 | +1.02% |
| Wipro Ltd. (WIPRO) | 184 | +0.49% |
| ICICI Bank Ltd. (ICICIBANK) | 1412.4 | +0.40% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. (HDFCBANK) | 727 | +0.28% |
| Eternal Ltd. (ETERNAL) | 318.7 | +0.22% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) | 410.9 | +0.10% |
| Losers | ||
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) | 334 | −4.46% |
| JIO Financial Services Ltd. (JIOFIN) | 250 | −2.19% |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) | 235.35 | −1.90% |
| Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) | 2705 | −1.83% |
| State Bank Of India (SBIN) | 1065.5 | −1.62% |
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HEROMOTOCO) | 5775 | −1.28% |
| NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) | 339.85 | −1.28% |
| Coal India Ltd. (COALINDIA) | 406.1 | −1.07% |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO) | 5315 | −1.02% |
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. (SBILIFE) | 1794 | −0.99% |
FII and DII Activity
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in today’s session, offloading equities worth −₹510.69 crore. In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided support, emerging as net buyers with an inflow of +₹4353.09 crore. This follows a trend from the previous session (August 13), where FIIs were net sellers by −₹1002.5 crore and DIIs bought +₹5841.66 crore.
Key Stock Movements and News
Among the top gainers, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (APOLLOHOSP) surged +3.71% to ₹8919. This rise followed the company’s Q1FY27 results, which showed a 34% increase in consolidated net profit and a 20.57% rise in total consolidated income to ₹7,092.30 crore.
Bharti Airtel Ltd. (BHARTIARTL) also posted strong gains, closing up +2.73% at ₹1992. The telecom major’s subsidiary announced a collaboration with ITI to enhance digital transformation for enterprises. Additionally, Bharti Airtel’s arm inked pacts to acquire 85% stakes in Rochak and Rovision, aiming to expand its data centre business.
Despite reporting a consolidated net loss of −₹1,160.23 crore in Q1FY27, Adani Enterprises Ltd. (ADANIENT) saw its shares climb +2.53% to ₹3040. The company’s total consolidated income increased by 49.52% to ₹33,546.26 crore for the quarter. Furthermore, a step-down arm of Adani Enterprises incorporated AACL Global, a wholly owned subsidiary, to function as a Global Treasury Centre.
On the losing side, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) led the decline, falling −4.46% to ₹334. Other significant losers included JIO Financial Services Ltd. (JIOFIN), down −2.19%, and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC), which dropped −1.90%.
Ahead for Monday
As markets look towards the next trading session, investors will be closely watching global cues and any further corporate announcements. The continued FII selling trend versus DII buying will also be a key factor to monitor.