Indian Stock Market Today: Nifty, BankNifty and Sensex Conclude Day with a Bullish Trend on August 19, 2025
Indian Stock Market Today: Nifty and Sensex End with Bullish Momentum on August 19, 2025
Published on August 19, 2025
Bullish trend after an initial fall
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Market Overview - August 19, 2025
The Indian stock market indices, Nifty and Sensex, closed on a bullish note today, ending near their day's highs. After an initial volatile period, the market saw a strong recovery in the final hours of trading. The indices ended the day with net gains, reflecting strong buying sentiment from investors after a mid-session fall.
Nifty Performance
Nifty 50
Open: 24891.35
Close: 24980.65
High: 25012.65
Low: 24873.95
Trend: Bullish
Volume (Cr): 252.34
Key Highlight: After 30 minutes of volatility, the market rose approximately 0.50% until 12:30 PM. It then fell in the middle session by about 0.30% but recovered strongly in the last hour to close near the day's high, confirming a bullish trend.
BankNifty Performance
BankNifty
Open: 55622.3
Close: 55865.15
High: 55965.55
Low: 55608.15
Trend: Bullish
Volume (Cr): 89.33
Key Highlight: BankNifty also faced volatility for the first hour before rising approximately 0.60% until 12:30 PM. It fell about 0.40% in the middle session but saw a strong rally in the last hour, closing near its day's high with an overall bullish trend.
Sensex Performance
Sensex
Open: 81319.11
Close: 81644.39
High: 81755.88
Low: 81315.44
Trend: Bullish
Volume (Cr): 10.85
Key Highlight: Following Nifty's pattern, Sensex experienced volatility for the first 30 minutes before rising by around 0.50% until 12:30 PM. After a mid-session fall of about 0.30%, it regained momentum to close near its day's high, indicating a bullish trend for the day.
VIX and USDINR
| Indicator | Open | Close | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIX | 12.34 | 11.79 | -4.46 |
| USDINR | 87.247 | N/A | -0.23 |
Note: The VIX saw a significant drop, indicating a decrease in market volatility. The negative change in USDINR signifies that the Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar.
Top Gainers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| TataMotors | 700.5 | 3.62 |
| AdaniPorts | 1370 | 3.22 |
| Reliance | 1421 | 2.84 |
| HeroMotoCo | 5116.8 | 2.66 |
| Canbk | 111.75 | 2.2 |
| FederalBank | 200.05 | 2.18 |
| Bajaj-Auto | 8771 | 2.12 |
| AdaniEnt | 2380.7 | 2.02 |
Other notable companies that saw a rise of over 1.50% today include TataConsum, NestleInd, Eternal, and Techm.
Top Losers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| DrReddy | 1245 | -1.40 |
| Cipla | 1547 | -1.15 |
| Hindalco | 706.8 | -1.03 |
| BajajFinsv | 1973.9 | -0.98 |
| M&M | 3357 | -0.77 |
| HDFCBank | 1990 | -0.68 |
| JSWSteel | 1073.8 | -0.56 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19Aug25 | DII | 11,880.89 | 9,619.83 | 2,261.06 |
| 19Aug25 | FII | 12,604.01 | 13,238.27 | -634.26 |
| Total Net Value | 1,626.80 | |||
FII DII Trading activity details on NSE
| Date | Category | Buy (₹ Cr) | Sell (₹ Cr) | Net Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19Aug25 | DII | 11,365.71 | 9,214.94 | 2,150.77 |
| 19Aug25 | FII | 12,338.06 | 12,977.60 | -639.54 |
| Total Net Value | 1,511.23 | |||
Kindly visit NSE official website to know more about FII/DII data.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Why did the market close bullish after an initial fall?
A1: After an initial volatile period and a mid-session fall, both Nifty and Sensex witnessed a strong recovery in the last trading hour, supported by renewed buying interest. This upward momentum pushed the indices to close near their day's highs, reflecting an overall bullish sentiment.
Q2: What do the FII DII data indicate for today?
A2: The FII DII data for today shows that while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers. This suggests that the bullish momentum was primarily driven by domestic funds, while foreign investors booked profits.
Q3: What does the drop in VIX signify for the market?
A3: The significant drop in India VIX (the volatility index) suggests a decrease in market fear and expected volatility. This typically indicates a more stable and confident market environment, aligning with the bullish close witnessed today.
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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