Market Highlights: Nifty 50 Trades Lower as Key Indices Slip Mid-Session; Midcaps Show Resilience | 25 Aug 2026, 02:00 PM IST
Key Highlights
Indian equities trade lower mid-session, with the Nifty 50 hovering near 24137.60, down 81 points. Broader indices also show declines.
As of Tuesday, 25 August 2026, intraday, Indian equity benchmarks are navigating a challenging afternoon session, with all major indices trading in negative territory. A cautious sentiment appears to be influencing investor activity, leading to broad-based declines across the market.
The , India’s benchmark index, is currently hovering near the 24137.60 mark, reflecting a notable dip of 81 points, or 0.34%. This downward movement is mirrored by the Nifty Bank index, which is experiencing a more significant decline, shedding 213 points, or 0.37%, to trade at 57312.55. Meanwhile, the NIFTY Midcap 100 index shows a relatively more resilient but still negative performance, down 57 points, or 0.09%, trading at 63760.70. The broader market sentiment remains subdued as traders assess ongoing factors.
Major Indices Performance Intraday
Here’s a snapshot of how the key Indian equity indices are performing mid-session:
| Index | Current Value | Change (Points) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24137.60 | −81 | −0.34% |
| Nifty Bank | 57312.55 | −213 | −0.37% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 63760.70 | −57 | −0.09% |
Top Movers Mid-Session
Individual stock performances are varied, with a mix of gainers and losers shaping the market dynamics. Adani Group stocks are notable among the top gainers, while IT and diversified industrials face pressure.
Top 5 Gainers on Nifty 50
Leading the pack of gainers, Adani Enterprises Ltd. (ADANIENT) is trading higher by 1.55%, adding 46.40 points to reach ₹3045. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) also shows strength, up 1.04% at ₹315.15. Eternal Ltd. (ETERNAL) is trading 0.96% higher at ₹330.3. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (ADANIPORTS) is up 0.62% at ₹1682.5, and Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH) gains 0.59% to ₹996.3.
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (Points) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. (ADANIENT) | 3045 | +46.40 | +1.55% |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) | 315.15 | +3.25 | +1.04% |
| Eternal Ltd. (ETERNAL) | 330.3 | +3.15 | +0.96% |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (ADANIPORTS) | 1682.5 | +10.40 | +0.62% |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH) | 996.3 | +5.80 | +0.59% |
Top 5 Losers on Nifty 50
On the losing side, HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCLTECH) is experiencing the steepest decline, down 1.91%, or 25.30 points, trading at ₹1296.7. Grasim Industries Ltd. (GRASIM) is also under pressure, falling 1.55% to ₹3237.1. Cipla Ltd. (CIPLA) is down 1.38% at ₹1418, while Wipro Ltd. (WIPRO) sees a 1.37% drop to ₹178.83. Coal India Ltd. (COALINDIA) completes the list of top losers, trading lower by 1.33% at ₹401.5.
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (Points) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCLTECH) | 1296.7 | −25.30 | −1.91% |
| Grasim Industries Ltd. (GRASIM) | 3237.1 | −50.90 | −1.55% |
| Cipla Ltd. (CIPLA) | 1418 | −19.90 | −1.38% |
| Wipro Ltd. (WIPRO) | 178.83 | −2.48 | −1.37% |
| Coal India Ltd. (COALINDIA) | 401.5 | −5.40 | −1.33% |
/ Flows (Previous Session)
In the previous trading session on Monday, 24 August 2026, both Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) recorded net inflows. FIIs injected +1,181.66 crore into the market, while DIIs contributed a substantial +2,493.41 crore, indicating continued institutional support.
Futures Market Outlook
No specific data on futures market performance or trends is available for this intraday update.
Overall, the Indian equity market is currently exhibiting a bearish bias across major indices in the mid-session trading, despite some institutional buying observed in the previous session.