Markets the Nifty gives up 0.32%
· Indian markets · End-of-day close
How did the Indian stock market perform on 19 August 2026?
Nifty 50 closed at 24,078.30 (-0.32%). IT led sectors at +0.73%. Defence lagged at -1.49%. 1,909 stocks advanced against 2,760 declines.
What mattered today
- IT was the strongest sector at +0.73%
- Defence was the weakest at -1.49%
- Advance–decline ratio of 0.69:1 across 4,917 traded stocks
- India VIX eased to 11.32 (-0.61%)
- ASTER DM QUALITY CARE LIMITED saw the highest traded value, 4.85% of the day's turnover
Market breadth
How many stocks rose versus fell across 4,917 traded counters
Sector scoreboard
Every NSE sectoral index, ranked by today's move · 1-week & 1-month view →
Five-session momentum
Sector change since 15 Aug
Stocks of the day
Liquid counters only — above ₹1 crore turnover, so single-trade spikes are excluded
Where the money went
Highest traded value · total turnover ₹9,328 crore
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Frequently asked
Where did the Nifty 50 close on 19 August 2026?
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,078.30, a change of -0.32% from the previous session.
Which sector performed best on 19 August 2026?
IT was the strongest NSE sectoral index, closing +0.73%. The weakest was Defence at -1.49%.
How many stocks rose or fell on 19 August 2026?
1,909 stocks advanced and 2,760 declined out of 4,917 traded on the BSE, an advance-decline ratio of 0.69:1.
Which stock gained the most on 19 August 2026?
TPI INDIA LTD. (TPINDIA) rose +20.00% to close at ₹22.44, among stocks with more than ₹1 crore of turnover.
Educational only · Not investment advice. Figures are official end-of-day data published by AMFI, BSE and NSE, and are delayed — not live quotes. This report describes what already happened; it contains no forecast, recommendation or opinion on any security. NexImpera is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser or research analyst. Community figures reflect activity in a simulated-money practice portfolio and involve no real trades. Past performance does not indicate future results. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully.