Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Nifty ends marginally higher, Sensex flat as markets post weekly losses
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities ended little changed on Friday, but both benchmark indices declined for the week as rising crude prices and global bond yields heightened inflation concerns. Banking stocks offered support, while IT shares remained under pressure amid worries over US inflation.
On August 21, 2026, Indian equities concluded largely flat, with the Nifty 50 gaining 0.08% to 24,252 and the BSE Sensex remaining unchanged at 77,540.83. Both indexes experienced weekly declines of 0.5% and 0.6% respectively, as soaring crude oil prices and mounting global bond yields dampened investor confidence. The rising costs of oil, exacerbated by the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, exacerbated inflation concerns.
Simultaneously, the increase in yields elevated borrowing expenses and potentially reduced foreign investor interest in emerging-market equities. Out of the sixteen major sectors, twelve declined throughout the week. IT stocks suffered a 2.6% loss due to mounting concerns over US inflation. Conversely, private banks experienced a 1.3% increase, bolstered by optimistic earnings forecasts and expectations of robust credit growth.
Small-cap stocks rose by 1.2%, whereas mid-cap stocks declined by 0.1%. Tata Motors PV experienced the most significant weekly decline, falling 5% and marking a 9.1% loss over the past six sessions. Welspun Corp surged 15.3% on Friday following the securing of a record $1.8-billion supply contract.
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