Mumbai: The Indian equity markets witnessed a positive session on Monday, August 18, 2025, with benchmark indices delivering healthy gains and a dynamic performance by individual stocks. Strength in chemicals, manufacturing, and diversified sectors lifted sentiment, while select counters experienced notable declines due to profit booking.
Market Overview: Indices End in Green
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,876.95, up 245.65 points (1.00%) for the day. Other major indices sustained upward momentum:
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Nifty Next 50: 67,399.60 (▲ 888.00 / 1.34%) -
Nifty Financial Services: 26,609.10 (▲ 275.65 / 1.05%)
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Nifty Bank: 55,734.90 (▲ 393.05 / 0.71%)
Nifty Next 50: 67,399.60 (▲ 888.00 / 1.34%)The session witnessed the Nifty 50 opening at 24,938.20, reaching a high of 25,022.00, with a daily low of 24,852.85.
Top Gainers: Outperformance in Chemicals, Manufacturing & RE Counters
Stocks posting the strongest gains include:
| Symbol | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) |
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| DAVAN-RE1 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 40.00% | 18.53 | 0.01 |
| CYBER-RE | 0.65 | 0.18 | 38.30% | 0.66 | 0.00 |
| PENIND | 255.30 | 42.55 | 20.00% | 87.69 | 215.72 |
| LXCHEM | 219.57 | 36.59 | 20.00% | 133.03 | 283.66 |
| IFBIND | 1,539.30 | 256.50 | 20.00% | 16.78 | 252.80 |
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DAVAN-RE1 gained a striking 40% on modest value, while CYBER-RE added 38.3% on lighter volumes.
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Major industrial and chemical names like PENIND (20%) and LXCHEM (20%) surged with heavy trading volumes and high value, pointing to strong investor demand and institutional support.
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IFBIND marked a robust 20% gain with significant value turnover (₹252.80 Cr).
Top Losers: Profit Booking Hits Select Stocks
Key losers of the session were:
| Symbol | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KILITC-RE | 54.00 | -9.26 | -14.64% | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| AGARIND | 823.35 | -114.05 | -12.17% | 2.50 | 21.12 |
| PRITI | 76.72 | -10.38 | -11.92% | 2.08 | 1.65 |
| DATAMATICS | 857.95 | -98.65 | -10.31% | 6.67 | 59.00 |
| PROSTARM | 185.99 | -19.82 | -9.63% | 46.22 | 86.84 |
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KILITC-RE shed 14.64%, marking the sharpest percentage decline.
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AGARIND, PRITI, and DATAMATICS all saw double-digit percentage drops, driven by moderate selling volumes.
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PROSTARM witnessed notable turnover yet closed down by 9.63%.
Key Trends and Sector Highlights
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Chemicals and manufacturing stocks, demonstrated standout gains, with high-value trades seen in PENIND, LXCHEM, and IFBIND.
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RE counters (DAVAN-RE1, CYBER-RE) showed impressive relative gains.
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Profit booking dominated specific stocks post recent rallies, as AGARIND and DATAMATICS led the declines.
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Broad-based gains in indices, with Financials and Banks maintaining positive territory.
Market Outlook on August 18, 2025
The Nifty 50 sustained the 24,850–25,000 zone, reflecting stable sentiment and continued accumulation in select sectors. As financial services and manufacturing shine, traders are advised to watch out for continued sector rotation and institutional participation in high-volume counters.
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