Mumbai: On August 21, 2025, the Indian equity market presented a varied performance across key Nifty indices and select stocks. While Nifty 50 and Nifty Fin Service posted modest gains, Nifty Next 50 witnessed a decline. Individual stocks showcased significant swings, highlighting both strong rallies and notable corrections.
Nifty Indices Performance
As of the market close on August 21, 2025 (3:30 PM IST):
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Nifty 50 closed at 25,083.75, up by 33.20 points (0.13%). The index opened at 25,142.00, hit a high of 25,153.65, and touched a low of 25,054.90. -
Nifty Next 50 finished at 67,972.65, down 191.65 points (-0.28%), marking the only major loser among these indices.
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Nifty Fin Service ended at 26,573.35, up by 85.55 points (0.32%), reflecting strength in the financial sector.
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Nifty Bank advanced by 56.95 points (0.10%), closing at 55,755.45.
Nifty 50 closed at 25,083.75, up by 33.20 points (0.13%). The index opened at 25,142.00, hit a high of 25,153.65, and touched a low of 25,054.90.Top Losers
Several stocks suffered sharp declines in today’s session, with value erosion across diverse sectors:
| Symbol | LTP | CHNG | %CHNG | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
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| UYFINCORP | 13.57 | -1.80 | -11.71 | 15.77 | 2.22 |
| OLAAELEC | 48.75 | -4.46 | -8.38 | 5,643.56 | 2,838.14 |
| HIRECT | 1,688.00 | -144.00 | -7.86 | 2.15 | 37.05 |
| BSE | 2,330.10 | -192.90 | -7.65 | 121.51 | 2,899.96 |
| MASTERTR | 150.75 | -11.44 | -7.05 | 36.13 | 56.67 |
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UYFINCORP led the losers with an 11.71% drop.
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OLAAELEC declined 8.38% on massive turnover, trading over 5,600 lakh shares worth ₹2,838.14 crore.
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HIRECT, BSE, MASTERTR all saw losses between 7% to nearly 8%, with BSE shedding close to ₹193 per share.
Top Gainers
The session also featured outstanding performances from select stocks, many posting double-digit percentage gains:
| Symbol | LTP | CHNG | %CHNG | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
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| DPWIRES | 243.57 | 40.59 | 20.00 | 1.55 | 3.70 |
| DAVAN-RE1 | 0.12 | 0.02 | 20.00 | 107.94 | 0.12 |
| IZMO | 489.65 | 81.60 | 20.00 | 4.32 | 20.09 |
| COFFEEDAY | 45.74 | 5.97 | 15.01 | 253.53 | 115.74 |
| NAVA | 670.35 | 73.00 | 12.22 | 186.39 | 1,257.85 |
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DPWIRES, DAVAN-RE1, IZMO each notched 20% gains, with DPWIRES rising ₹40.59 and IZMO up ₹81.60.
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COFFEEDAY appreciated by 15.01% on substantial volume of 253.53 lakh shares.
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NAVA climbed 12.22%, registering hefty trading value at ₹1,257.85 crore.
Conclusion
August 21, 2025, witnessed contrasting trends in Indian markets. Major Nifty indices posted mostly positive closes, albeit with some losses for blue-chip Nifty Next 50. The trading session was marked by sharp rallies in DPWIRES, IZMO, COFFEEDAY, NAVA, and DAVAN-RE1, while names like UYFINCORP, OLAAELEC, HIRECT, BSE, and MASTERTR faced notable declines. High trading volumes and value exchange highlighted robust investor activity and sentiment across multiple sectors.
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