Mumbai: Indian equities experienced a modest decline on August 28, 2025, as the Nifty 50 index slipped amid sectoral volatility and both sharp gains and losses in leading stocks. Trading activity focused on a handful of key performers, with large volumes and values highlighting the dynamic mood of the day.
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Nifty 50 and Indices Performance on August 28
The benchmark Nifty 50 closed lower by 85.35 points, or 0.35%, at 24,626.70. The day’s range stretched from an opening at 24,695.80 to a high of 24,702.65 and a low of 24,507.20. Other major indices mirrored this trend, with Nifty Bank ending at 54,177.35 (-0.50%), Nifty Next 50 at 66,488.20 (-0.47%), and Nifty Financial Services at 25,831.00 (-0.47%).
Top Gainers
| Symbol | LTP | CHNG | %CHNG | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSS | 33.24 | 4.93 | 17.41 | 13.51 | 4.42 |
| ELGIRUBCO | 72.20 | 8.89 | 14.04 | 8.30 | 5.94 |
| KAUSHALYA | 1,076.20 | 115.70 | 12.05 | 0.06 | 0.62 |
| RELIABLE | 149.01 | 13.54 | 9.99 | 5.63 | 8.35 |
| INDBANK | 34.80 | 3.00 | 9.43 | 5.34 | 1.87 |
These stocks registered substantial price gains, with GSS leading on both percentage change and volume, signaling robust investor interest. ELGIRUBCO and RELIABLE also drew significant trading activity and strong momentum.
Top Losers
| Symbol | LTP | CHNG | %CHNG | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTL | 9.25 | -0.57 | -5.80 | 6.15 | 0.57 |
| INDIGO | 5,713.50 | -336.50 | -5.56 | 164.95 | 9,584.25 |
| AGARWALEYE | 434.40 | -25.55 | -5.55 | 5.08 | 22.83 |
| GAYAHWS | 1.59 | -0.09 | -5.36 | 2.44 | 0.04 |
| MTEDUCARE | 2.00 | -0.11 | -5.21 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
Leading the declines, INDIGO saw heavy volume and value turnover, highlighting profit-taking and sector rotation. AGARWALEYE and GTL also faced notable downward movement, reflecting selective selling.
Conclusion
Today’s trading reflected the ongoing push-pull between bullish enthusiasm for select stocks and profit-booking in others. Despite the overall dip in headline indices, pockets of strength and weakness underlined evolving investor strategies. Market participants are advised to closely monitor trends as volatility and repositioning remain prevalent.
