Indian Stock Market Today: Nifty and Sensex Bullish, BankNifty Sideways on August 20, 2025
Indian Stock Market Today: Nifty and Sensex Close Bullish on August 20, 2025
Published on August 20, 2025
Bullish momentum for Nifty and Sensex; BankNifty remains sideways
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Market Overview - August 20, 2025
The Indian stock market indices, Nifty and Sensex, closed on a bullish note today, showing a slow and steady rise throughout the day. The Nifty and Sensex both gained over half a percent, indicating strong buying sentiment. BankNifty, however, experienced a sideways trend, trading within a narrow range after a slightly gap-down opening, while the broader market showed upward momentum.
Nifty Performance
Nifty 50
Open: 24965.8
Close: 25050.55
High: 25088.7
Low: 24929.7
Trend: Bullish
Volume (Cr): 287.05
Key Highlight: Today's market was bullish until closing. After the initial 30 minutes of volatility, Nifty moved steadily upwards, gaining approximately 0.55% and closing near its day's high.
BankNifty Performance
BankNifty
Open: 55751.5
Close: 55698.5
High: 55812.6
Low: 55577.35
Trend: Sideways
Volume (Cr): 69.08
Key Highlight: BankNifty had a slightly gap-down opening. After the first 30 minutes of volatility, it traded sideways throughout the day, remaining in a range and taking support at 55617 and facing resistance at 55733.
Sensex Performance
Sensex
Open: 81671.47
Close: 81857.84
High: 81985.62
Low: 81494.5
Trend: Bullish
Volume (Cr): 9.37
Key Highlight: Sensex mirrored Nifty50's performance, with a slightly gap-down opening followed by a slow and steady rise throughout the day, moving approximately 0.55% upwards to close near its day's high.
VIX and USDINR
| Indicator | Open | Close | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIX | 11.79 | 11.785 | -0.04 |
| USDINR | 87.02 | N/A | -0.02 |
Note: The VIX showed a very slight negative change, indicating stability. The negative change in USDINR signifies that the Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar.
Top Gainers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| Infy | 1495.1 | 3.83 |
| TCS | 3094.8 | 2.61 |
| NestleInd | 1191 | 2.55 |
| HinduniLvr | 2668 | 2.43 |
| NTPC | 341.75 | 2.00 |
| Techm | 1526 | 1.96 |
| TataConsum | 1105.3 | 1.80 |
| Wipro | 251 | 1.64 |
Top Losers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| BEL | 371.8 | -2.17 |
| ShriramFIN | 616.1 | -1.64 |
| BajFinance | 887.7 | -1.62 |
| TataMotors | 690 | -1.46 |
| IndusindBk | 778 | -0.95 |
| BankBaroda | 244.81 | -0.91 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20Aug25 | DII | 14,464.24 | 12,657.90 | 1,806.34 |
| 20Aug25 | FII | 11,599.55 | 12,699.64 | -1,100.09 |
| Total Net Value | 706.25 | |||
FII DII Trading activity details on NSE
| Date | Category | Buy (₹ Cr) | Sell (₹ Cr) | Net Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20Aug25 | DII | 13,950.12 | 12,263.97 | 1,686.15 |
| 20Aug25 | FII | 11,460.21 | 12,498.72 | -1,038.51 |
| Total Net Value | 647.64 | |||
Kindly visit NSE official website to know more about FII/DII data.
Block Deals
| Symbol Name | LTP | Traded Volume |
|---|---|---|
| SHAILY | 1925 | 500000 |
| VGUARD | 370 | 4151351 |
For more details on block deals, kindly visit NSE Official website.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Why did Nifty and Sensex have a bullish trend today?
A1: After a slightly gap-down opening, Nifty and Sensex moved steadily upwards throughout the day, showing consistent buying interest. This slow and steady rise, with a total upside move of approximately 0.55%, indicates a strong underlying bullish sentiment that was maintained until closing.
Q2: Why did BankNifty show a sideways trend today?
A2: Unlike the broader market, BankNifty opened slightly gap-down and spent the majority of the day trading within a narrow range. It found support at 55617 and resistance at 55733, indicating a period of consolidation and indecision among banking sector investors, leading to its sideways trend.
Q3: What does the FII and DII activity indicate?
A3: The FII DII data shows that Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers, while Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers. This suggests that the market's overall positive movement was driven by strong buying from domestic funds, which outweighed the profit-booking or cautious selling by foreign 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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