Mumbai: On 26 August 2025, Indian equity indices saw across-the-board declines, with heavy selling pressure dominating major sectors. Despite the fall, select stocks posted strong gains, standing out against the day’s negative breadth.
Nifty Indices Performance
As of market close (3:30 PM IST):
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Nifty 50 fell to 24,712.05, down 255.70 points (-1.02%). The index opened at 24,899.50, recorded a high of 24,919.65, and hit a low of 24,689.60. -
Nifty Next 50 slid 911.00 points (-1.35%) to 66,800.35.
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Nifty Fin Service dropped 354.30 points (-1.35%) to 25,952.60.
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Nifty Bank fell 688.85 points (-1.25%) to close at 54,450.45.
Nifty 50 fell to 24,712.05, down 255.70 points (-1.02%). The index opened at 24,899.50, recorded a high of 24,919.65, and hit a low of 24,689.60.
Top Gainers
Despite the broad selloff, several stocks achieved double-digit gains:
| Symbol | LTP | CHNG | %CHNG | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELIABLE | 136.08 | 22.68 | 20.00 | 19.91 | 26.63 |
| ELGIRUBCO | 63.00 | 9.91 | 18.67 | 11.97 | 7.48 |
| RTNINDIA | 58.25 | 5.43 | 10.28 | 1,008.53 | 575.37 |
| ACL | 88.74 | 8.06 | 9.99 | 4.58 | 3.94 |
| EDELWEISS | 110.50 | 9.61 | 9.53 | 466.48 | 619.13 |
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RELIABLE led the pack with a 20% surge, followed by ELGIRUBCO at 18.67%.
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RTNINDIA surged 10.28% amid exceptionally high volume (1,008.53 lakh shares).
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EDELWEISS rose 9.53%, with notable turnover above ₹619 crore.
Top Losers
Stocks across diverse sectors saw substantial declines, topped by sharp corrections in AFFORDABLE and AARON:
| Symbol | LTP | CHNG | %CHNG | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFFORDABLE | 279.10 | -69.75 | -19.99 | 4.37 | 12.83 |
| UYFINCORP | 12.75 | -1.63 | -11.34 | 38.37 | 4.71 |
| AARON | 215.00 | -23.85 | -9.99 | 1.23 | 2.81 |
| IDEA | 6.73 | -0.67 | -9.05 | 13,815.13 | 935.28 |
| CCCL | 18.24 | -1.62 | -8.16 | 19.27 | 3.65 |
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AFFORDABLE tanked 19.99%, the steepest fall among actively traded stocks.
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IDEA declined over 9%, with massive volume (13,815.13 lakh shares) and the day’s highest trading value (₹935.28 crore).
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UYFINCORP, AARON, and CCCL also showed pronounced negative momentum.
Conclusion- 26 August 2025
August 26, 2025, saw market-wide declines, with indices dropping more than 1%. While RELIABLE and EDELWEISS managed sharp gains, most stocks faced aggressive selling, led by AFFORDABLE and IDEA. High volume and volatility highlighted a session dominated by intense sectoral churn and profit booking.
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