Market Highlights: Nifty 50 Trades Above 24248, Gains 170 Points; Broader Market Shows Strength | 20 Aug 2026, 02:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
Indian equities display positive momentum mid-session as the Nifty 50 trades at 24248.70, up 0.71%. Broader market indices also reflect robust gains.
Indian equity markets are exhibiting positive momentum during Thursday’s trading session, with major indices registering gains across the board. As of Thursday, 20 August 2026, intraday, the Nifty 50, Nifty Bank, and NIFTY Midcap 100 all trade in positive territory, signaling broad-based strength.
Major Indices Performance
The benchmark Nifty 50 is currently trading at 24248.70, showing a gain of +0.71%, adding +170 points to its value. The Nifty Bank index also demonstrates strong performance, hovering near 57617.35, up +0.66%, which translates to a rise of +378 points. Mirroring this positive trend, the NIFTY Midcap 100 is trading significantly higher at 63831.55, marking an increase of +0.67% or +423 points.
| Index | Current Value | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24248.70 | +170 pts | +0.71% |
| Nifty Bank | 57617.35 | +378 pts | +0.66% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 63831.55 | +423 pts | +0.67% |
Top Movers: Gainers and Losers
Among the individual stocks, Eternal Ltd. (ETERNAL) leads the pack of gainers, trading at ₹327.55 with an impressive rise of +2.36%, adding +7.55 points. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (KOTAKBANK) is also performing strongly, up +2.33% to ₹399.35, a gain of +9.10 points. Shriram Finance Ltd. (SHRIRAMFIN) sees a +1.84% increase, trading at ₹1126.3, up +20.30 points. Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) is up +1.55% at ₹1096.9, gaining +16.70 points, while Bharti Airtel Ltd. (BHARTIARTL) is trading at ₹1949, higher by +1.40% or +27.00 points.
| Company | Current Price | % Change | Points Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eternal Ltd. (ETERNAL) | ₹327.55 | +2.36% | +7.55 pts |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (KOTAKBANK) | ₹399.35 | +2.33% | +9.10 pts |
| Shriram Finance Ltd. (SHRIRAMFIN) | ₹1126.3 | +1.84% | +20.30 pts |
| Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) | ₹1096.9 | +1.55% | +16.70 pts |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. (BHARTIARTL) | ₹1949 | +1.40% | +27.00 pts |
On the downside, Hindalco Industries Ltd. (HINDALCO) is currently trading lower by −1.11% at ₹1027.45, shedding −11.50 points. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (APOLLOHOSP) is down −0.62%, trading at ₹8695.5, a decrease of −54.50 points. Tata Steel Ltd. (TATASTEEL) is also in the red, down −0.33% to ₹183.39, losing −0.61 points. Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO) falls by −0.31%, trading at ₹5177, a decline of −16.00 points. Nestle India Ltd. (NESTLEIND) is observing a marginal dip of −0.28%, trading at ₹1460.9, down −4.10 points.
| Company | Current Price | % Change | Points Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. (HINDALCO) | ₹1027.45 | −1.11% | −11.50 pts |
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (APOLLOHOSP) | ₹8695.5 | −0.62% | −54.50 pts |
| Tata Steel Ltd. (TATASTEEL) | ₹183.39 | −0.33% | −0.61 pts |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO) | ₹5177 | −0.31% | −16.00 pts |
| Nestle India Ltd. (NESTLEIND) | ₹1460.9 | −0.28% | −4.10 pts |
FII and DII Flows
Provisional data for institutional flows from the previous trading session on 19 August 2026 indicates that Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers, injecting +407.99 cr into the market. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also demonstrated strong buying interest, with a net inflow of +3,973.72 cr.
Futures Market
No data is available for the futures market at this time.
Overall, Indian equity markets are displaying a positive sentiment mid-session, driven by gains in major indices and robust institutional buying from the prior day.