Indian Share Market Today: Nifty, Bank Nifty & Sensex End Bearish [26 Aug 2025]
Indian Share Market Today: Bearish Trend on August 26, 2025
Published on August 26, 2025 | By Aadarshkumar Jadhav
A sharp decline across major indices as FII selling dominates the market, pushing Nifty, BankNifty, and Sensex into bearish territory.
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Market Overview - August 26, 2025
The Indian share market witnessed a sharp and decisive downturn today, with all three major indices - Nifty, BankNifty, and Sensex - closing in negative territory. The day was marked by a gap-down opening, followed by strong selling pressure in the first 30 minutes. While the markets consolidated for most of the day, a final wave of selling in the last hour pushed the indices to close near their day's lows, signaling a strong bearish trend.
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Nifty Performance
Nifty 50
Open: 24899
Close: 24712.05
High: 24919.65
Low: 23689.6
Trend: Bearish
Volume (Cr): 750.47
Key Highlight: Nifty opened with a nearly 0.25% gap-down and fell sharply by 0.60% in the first 30 minutes. The index then remained range-bound until 3:00 PM, but a final 0.30% drop in the last 30 minutes led to an overall daily fall of nearly 1%.
BankNifty Performance
BankNifty
Open: 54999.05
Close: 54450.45
High: 55068.9
Low: 54396.1
Trend: Bearish
Volume (Cr): 123.81
Key Highlight: BankNifty also had a gap-down opening of about 0.30% and saw a sharp fall of 0.85% in the first 30 minutes. The index traded in a narrow range until 2:00 PM before falling again by 0.30% in the last hour, ending the day with a total loss of 1.25% and closing very near its day's low.
Sensex Performance
Sensex
Open: 81377.39
Close: 80786.54
High: 81450.28
Low: 80685.98
Trend: Bearish
Volume (Cr): 20.48
Key Highlight: Following the trend of Nifty and BankNifty, Sensex opened 0.35% lower and immediately fell by 0.50% in the first 30 minutes. After a period of range-bound trading, it dropped another 0.40% in the last 30 minutes, resulting in an overall daily fall of 1% and closing near its day's low.
VIX and USDINR
| Indicator | Open | Close | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIX | 11.7575 | 12.1925 | +3.7% |
| USDINR | 87.566 | N/A | +0.03% |
The sharp rise in VIX of 3.7% indicates a significant increase in market volatility and fear. The marginal change in USDINR shows relative stability in the currency market despite the equity sell-off.
Top Gainers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| EicherMot | 6151 | +2.68 |
| HinduniLvr | 2692.7 | +2.32 |
| Maruti | 14720 | +1.85 |
| ITC | 403.35 | +1 |
| NestleInd | 1159.2 | +0.54 |
Top Losers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| Shriramfin | 595.85 | -4.03 |
| SunPharma | 1601.2 | -3.35 |
| TataSteel | 155.05 | -2.87 |
| BajFinance | 876 | -2.75 |
| Trent | 5290 | -2.45 |
| BajajFinsv | 1921 | -2.18 |
| CoalIndia | 372.15 | -2.07 |
| Reliance | 1383.8 | -2.04 |
| AdaniPorts | 1313.4 | -2.01 |
Other Stocks with Significant Losses (>2%):
- Canbk
- PNB
- BankBaroda
- IDFCFirstB
FII & DII Trading Activity
FII DII Trading activity details on NSE, BSE and MSEI (All Exchanges)
| Date | Category | Buy (₹ Cr) | Sell (₹ Cr) | Net Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Aug-25 | DII | 22,000.77 | 14,940.40 | 7,060.37 |
| FII | 44,146.80 | 50,663.29 | -6,516.49 | |
| Total Net Value | 543.88 | |||
FII DII Trading activity details on NSE
| Date | Category | Buy (₹ Cr) | Sell (₹ Cr) | Net Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Aug-25 | DII | 21,541.42 | 14,733.52 | 6,807.90 |
| FII | 43,764.39 | 50,344.52 | -6,580.13 | |
| Total Net Value | 227.77 | |||
Kindly visit NSE official website to know more about FII/DII data.
Block Deals
| Symbol Name | LTP | Traded Volume |
|---|---|---|
| UPL | 723.05 | 9,80,000 |
| EDELWEISS | 100.00 | 64,30,780 |
For more details on block deals, kindly visit NSE Official website.
To know more about any specific symbol, kindly visit screener.in.
Note:The data shown is accurate as of the date of this post. Since external sources update daily, the same data may not be available on the provided links on other days.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why did the market witness such a sharp fall today?
The market's sharp fall was driven by a significant outflow of funds from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), who were heavy net sellers. This, combined with a gap-down opening and follow-up selling in the first 30 minutes, set a strong bearish tone for the day. The final 30-60 minutes also saw renewed selling pressure, pushing all major indices to close near their day's lows.
What does a high VIX value indicate?
The VIX, or India VIX, is a volatility index. Its sharp rise of 3.7% to 12.1925 indicates an increase in market expectations of near-term volatility. This suggests that investors are anticipating more uncertainty and larger price swings in the market in the coming days, which is a common occurrence during sharp downturns.
Why were DIIs net buyers today while FIIs were heavy sellers?
The divergent activity between DIIs and FIIs is a key trend in the Indian market. While FIIs sold heavily, likely due to global economic factors or risk-off sentiment, DIIs stepped in to buy, providing a crucial cushion. This strong domestic buying from mutual funds and other local institutions helped to absorb the selling pressure and prevented an even steeper market crash, highlighting the resilience of domestic investors.
Disclaimer: This blog post provides general market information based on publicly available data and should not be considered financial advice. Investing in the stock market involves risks, and readers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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