Indian Stock Market News: Nifty, BankNifty, and Sensex End Bearish on August 22, 2025
Indian Stock Market Today: Bearish Trend on August 22, 2025
Published on August 22, 2025
Indices show a bearish trend as both FIIs and DIIs turn net sellers
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Market Overview - August 22, 2025
The Indian stock market indices, Nifty and Sensex, closed with a significant bearish trend today. After a flat opening, the markets experienced heavy selling pressure in the morning session. A brief period of consolidation was followed by another sell-off in the final hour, leading to the indices closing near their day's lows. The downturn was primarily fueled by both Foreign and Domestic Institutional Investors turning into net sellers.
Nifty Performance
Nifty 50
Open: 25064.15
Close: 24870.1
High: 25084.85
Low: 24859.15
Trend: Bearish
Volume (Cr): 210.17
Key Highlight: Nifty opened flat and fell by approximately 0.70% in the morning session. After a period of sideways movement, it again fell in the last session to close near its day's low, resulting in an overall loss of nearly 0.85% for the day.
BankNifty Performance
BankNifty
Open: 55669.25
Close: 55149.4
High: 55745
Low: 55102.6
Trend: Bearish
Volume (Cr): 77.14
Key Highlight: BankNifty fell by about 0.75% from its open in the morning session. It attempted a recovery in the middle of the day but was unable to sustain the momentum, falling again in the last session for an overall crash of nearly 1% for the day.
Sensex Performance
Sensex
Open: 81951.48
Close: 81306.85
High: 81993.61
Low: 81291.77
Trend: Bearish
Volume (Cr): 6.73
Key Highlight: Following the trend of Nifty and BankNifty, Sensex also had a flat opening and fell by about 0.70% in the morning. After a range-bound middle session, it fell again in the last hour, ending the day with a fall of nearly 0.85%.
VIX and USDINR
| Indicator | Open | Close | Day Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIX | 11.3725 | 11.7275 | 3.12 |
| USDINR | 87.248 | N/A | -0.02 |
Note: The significant rise in VIX indicates increased market volatility and investor fear. The negative change in USDINR shows that the Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar.
Top Gainers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| M&M | 3400.1 | 0.74 |
| Maruti | 14370 | 0.63 |
Top Losers
| Stock Name | LTP | Change in % |
|---|---|---|
| Grasim | 2807.8 | -2.55 |
| AsianPaint | 2505 | -2.40 |
| Adanient | 2323 | -2.28 |
Other Stocks with Significant Losses (>1.40%):
- Heromotoco
- Ultracemco
- TataSteel
- ITC
- HCLTech
- KotakBank
- NestleInd
- JSWSteel
- TCS
- Adaniports
- HDFCBank
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22Aug25 | DII | 10,106.92 | 10,436.17 | -329.25 |
| FII | 10,179.18 | 11,801.70 | -1,622.52 | |
| Total Net Value | -1,951.77 | |||
FII DII Trading activity details on NSE
| Date | Category | Buy (₹ Cr) | Sell (₹ Cr) | Net Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22Aug25 | DII | 9,805.17 | 10,074.79 | -269.62 |
| FII | 9,938.91 | 11,591.09 | -1,652.18 | |
| Total Net Value | -1,921.80 | |||
Kindly visit NSE official website to know more about FII/DII data.
Block Deals
| Symbol Name | LTP | Traded Volume |
|---|---|---|
| APOLLOHOSP | 7850 | 1,897,239 |
For more details on block deals, kindly visit NSE Official website.
To know more about any specific symbol, kindly visit screener.in.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Why did the Indian stock market experience a bearish trend today?
A1: The market had a bearish day primarily due to strong selling pressure from both FIIs and DIIs. Nifty and Sensex both saw a significant drop in the morning session and a further decline towards the end of the day, closing near their day's low. This indicates a broad-based negative sentiment.
Q2: What does the FII and DII activity reveal about today's market crash?
A2: Today's data shows that both Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net sellers. This collective selling pressure, with a total net outflow of nearly ₹2,000 crores, was a major factor contributing to the significant drop and bearish trend observed across the market indices.
Q3: Why did India VIX rise today?
A3: The India VIX, a key measure of market volatility, rose significantly by over 3%. This increase is a direct result of the market's downturn and increased selling pressure. A rising VIX indicates growing fear and uncertainty among investors, who anticipate further price swings in the near future.
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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