Indian Stock Market Today: Nifty, BankNifty, and Sensex End Sideways on August 21, 2025
Indian Stock Market Today: Market Ends Sideways on August 21, 2025
Published on August 21, 2025
Indices remain range-bound on Nifty's expiry day
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Market Overview - August 21, 2025
The Indian stock market indices, Nifty, BankNifty, and Sensex, all ended in a sideways trend today. After a slightly gap-up opening, the markets experienced high volatility in the first hour due to Nifty's weekly expiry. However, they soon settled into a narrow, range-bound movement that persisted until closing, indicating a period of consolidation and indecisiveness among market participants.
Nifty Performance
Nifty 50
Open: 25142
Close: 25083.75
High: 25153.65
Low: 25054.9
Trend: Sideways
Volume (Cr): 226.54
Key Highlight: Nifty had a slightly gap-up opening, but the first hour was very volatile due to it being Nifty's expiry day. The market then traded within a tight range until closing, with resistance at 25145 and support at 25090.
BankNifty Performance
BankNifty
Open: 55972.05
Close: 55755.45
High: 55993.65
Low: 55708.2
Trend: Sideways
Volume (Cr): 70.34
Key Highlight: Similar to Nifty, BankNifty opened slightly gap-up. After initial morning volatility, it remained range-bound for the rest of the day, with 55960 acting as a resistance level and 55760 as a support level.
Sensex Performance
Sensex
Open: 82220.46
Close: 82000.71
High: 82231.17
Low: 81921.22
Trend: Sideways
Volume (Cr): 10.05
Key Highlight: Sensex followed the same pattern as Nifty and BankNifty, with a gap-up opening and a volatile first hour. The index then traded in a range for the entire day, finding resistance at 82213 and support at 82048.
VIX and USDINR
| Indicator | Open | Close | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIX | 11.785 | 11.3725 | -3.5 |
| USDINR | 86.978 | N/A | 0.31 |
Note: The significant drop in VIX (India's volatility index) suggests a decrease in market volatility. The positive change in USDINR indicates that the Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar.
Top Gainers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| Cipla | 1593.9 | 3.09 |
| DrReddy | 1277.9 | 2.61 |
| BajajFinsv | 1978.6 | 1.03 |
| ICICIBank | 1444.7 | 0.99 |
| Hindalco | 707.05 | 0.88 |
| BajFinance | 895.3 | 0.84 |
Top Losers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| IDFCFirst | 70.09 | -1.63 |
| TataConsum | 1088 | -1.57 |
| Bajaj-Auto | 8690 | -1.56 |
| Eternal | 321.5 | -1.55 |
| PowerGrid | 284.05 | -1.51 |
| JIOFIN | 324.05 | -1.34 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21Aug25 | DII | 14,514.86 | 11,968.59 | 2,546.27 |
| 21Aug25 | FII | 14,960.14 | 13,713.63 | 1,246.51 |
| Total Net Value | 3,792.78 | |||
FII DII Trading activity details on NSE
| Date | Category | Buy (₹ Cr) | Sell (₹ Cr) | Net Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21Aug25 | DII | 12,574.76 | 11,348.38 | 1,226.38 |
| 21Aug25 | FII | 11,798.88 | 13,002.86 | -1,203.98 |
| Total Net Value | 22.40 | |||
Kindly visit NSE official website to know more about FII/DII data.
Block Deals
| Symbol Name | LTP | Traded Volume |
|---|---|---|
| No specific block deals were provided for the day. | ||
For more details on block deals, kindly visit NSE Official website.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Why did the market trend sideways today?
A1: After an initial volatile period driven by a gap-up opening, the major indices (Nifty and Sensex) settled into a narrow trading range. This sideways trend indicates that bulls and bears were in a state of equilibrium, with no clear directional bias. Traders likely waited for a decisive breakout.
Q2: How did Nifty's expiry day affect the market?
A2: Today being Nifty's expiry day, the market was highly volatile in the first hour. Traders and investors were adjusting their positions, which contributed to the initial fluctuations. The subsequent range-bound movement is common on expiry days as option writers defend their positions.
Q3: What was the key takeaway from the FII and DII activity today?
A3: The FII DII data showed a mixed picture. While Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers with a significant positive value, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were also net buyers in the overall market (All Exchanges) but were net sellers on the NSE. This suggests a mixed sentiment, with domestic funds providing strong support while foreign funds engaged in tactical profit-booking in some segments.
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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