Mumbai: Indian equities ended Tuesday, 19 August 2025, with modest yet broad-based gains as momentum continued in select industrial, glass, and resource shares. While the Nifty 50 maintained its upward trajectory, sectoral churn and stock-specific action dominated trading sentiment.
Market Overview: Indices End Positive Despite Flat Financials
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,992.20, marking a 103.70-point (0.42%) rise. Supporting indices delivered the following performance:
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Nifty Next 50: 67,907.45 (▲ 507.85 / 0.75%) -
Nifty Financial Services: 26,592.30 (▼ 16.80 / -0.06%)
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Nifty Bank: 55,865.15 (▲ 130.25 / 0.23%)
Nifty Next 50: 67,907.45 (▲ 507.85 / 0.75%)The Nifty 50 moved within a band, opening at 24,891.35, notching a high of 25,012.65, and touching a low of 24,873.95.
Top Gainers: Metals, Glass, and Textile Stand Out
| Symbol | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) |
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| CYBER-RE | 0.91 | 0.26 | 40.00% | 0.53 | 0.00 |
| DAVAN-RE1 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 28.57% | 23.84 | 0.02 |
| VARDMNPOLY | 10.56 | 1.76 | 20.00% | 26.59 | 2.70 |
| HLEGLAS | 498.95 | 83.15 | 20.00% | 76.58 | 374.21 |
| KIOCL | 401.45 | 66.90 | 20.00% | 174.95 | 674.90 |
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CYBER-RE continued to outperform, soaring 40%.
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DAVAN-RE1 rose 28.57% on high volumes.
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VARDMNPOLY staged a sharp 20% rebound, joining other strong sector gainers.
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HLEGLAS and KIOCL each rallied 20% with exceptional trading value—KIOCL’s trade value stood at ₹674.90 crore, underlining strong investor appetite for metal/resource stocks.
Top Losers: NITCO, ALLDIGI Lead Correction
| Symbol | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NITCO | 125.00 | -8.62 | -6.45% | 7.66 | 9.69 |
| ALLDIGI | 951.05 | -57.25 | -5.68% | 0.33 | 3.12 |
| RELIABLE | 82.15 | -4.79 | -5.51% | 1.20 | 1.01 |
| ATLANTAA | 32.25 | -1.81 | -5.31% | 0.29 | 0.09 |
| AKSHOPTFBR | 7.70 | -0.43 | -5.29% | 3.24 | 0.26 |
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NITCO shed 6.45%, the steepest among mainboard losers, with notable volumes.
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ALLDIGI and RELIABLE both declined more than 5%, coupled with muted value flows.
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ATLANTAA and AKSHOPTFBR also dipped beyond the 5% threshold.
Key Trends and Takeaways
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Resource and manufacturing counters (KIOCL, HLEGLAS) and niche sectors (VARDMNPOLY, CYBER-RE) outshone broader markets on volumes and gains.
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Profit booking was evident in stocks like NITCO, ALLDIGI, and RELIABLE.
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Sectoral leadership rotated to metal and glass names; financials were flat, with the Nifty Bank up only 0.23%.
Market Outlook on 19 August 2025
Resilience at the 24,900+ zone on the Nifty 50 suggests market strength and healthy sector rotation. Investors are likely to maintain focus on resource, glass, and high-volume manufacturing stocks, while discrete profit booking could keep gains in check for selected counters.
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