Mumbai: On August 26, 2025, Indian equity markets witnessed broad-based declines, with all major Nifty indices finishing lower. While select individual stocks gained, the session was marked by steep selloffs, especially in financial and banking sectors.
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Nifty Indices Performance on August 26, 2025
As of 12:49 IST:
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Nifty 50 closed at 24,787.80, down 179.95 points (-0.72%). The index opened at 24,899.50, reached a high of 24,919.65, and hit a low of 24,755.60. -
Nifty Next 50 fell to 67,138.80, losing 572.55 points (-0.85%).
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Nifty Fin Service dropped 284.75 points (-1.08%) to 26,022.15.
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Nifty Bank tumbled 557.70 points (-1.01%) to finish at 54,581.60.
Nifty 50 closed at 24,787.80, down 179.95 points (-0.72%). The index opened at 24,899.50, reached a high of 24,919.65, and hit a low of 24,755.60.
Top Gainers
Several stocks managed double-digit returns, standing out in an overall bearish market:
| Symbol | LTP | CHNG | %CHNG | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELGIRUBCO | 63.70 | 10.61 | 19.98 | 3.31 | 2.02 |
| RELIABLE | 135.99 | 22.59 | 19.92 | 15.99 | 21.38 |
| AJOONI | 5.64 | 0.56 | 11.02 | 35.19 | 2.01 |
| SHREERAMA | 55.90 | 5.39 | 10.67 | 52.00 | 29.08 |
| ACL | 88.74 | 8.06 | 9.99 | 4.31 | 3.70 |
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ELGIRUBCO and RELIABLE led the gains, rising nearly 20%.
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AJOONI, SHREERAMA, and ACL also advanced by close to 10% or more, supported by high trading volumes.
Top Losers
Stocks across sectors saw notable declines, with some names facing double-digit corrections:
| Symbol | LTP | CHNG | %CHNG | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
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| AFFORDABLE | 294.00 | -54.85 | -15.72 | 3.04 | 9.07 |
| NKIND | 63.50 | -6.38 | -9.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| IDEA | 6.75 | -0.65 | -8.78 | 10,354.95 | 703.10 |
| CCCL | 18.41 | -1.45 | -7.30 | 16.18 | 3.08 |
| MALUPAPER | 39.80 | -2.90 | -6.79 | 1.12 | 0.45 |
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AFFORDABLE dropped the most, losing 15.72%.
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IDEA also fell sharply by 8.78%, registering massive volume of over 10,000 lakh shares and a value traded of ₹703.10 crore.
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NKIND, CCCL, and MALUPAPER all posted significant losses.
Conclusion
August 26, 2025, saw broad-based weakness in Indian stocks, with indices slipping between 0.7% and 1%. Despite the downtrend, select stocks like RELIABLE and ELGIRUBCO delivered standout gains, while AFFORDABLE and IDEA led among the day’s laggards. Increased trading volumes and volatility highlighted a day of mixed sectoral dynamics.
