Media leads as benchmarks trade mixed
· Indian markets · End-of-day close
How did the Indian stock market perform on 20 August 2026?
Nifty 50 closed at 24,231.85 (+0.64%). Media led sectors at +2.13%. Chemicals lagged at -0.50%. 2,645 stocks advanced against 2,086 declines.
What mattered today
- Media was the strongest sector at +2.13%
- Chemicals was the weakest at -0.50%
- Advance–decline ratio of 1.27:1 across 4,990 traded stocks
- India VIX eased to 10.76 (-4.95%)
- HDFC BANK LTD. saw the highest traded value, 2.42% of the day's turnover
Market breadth
How many stocks rose versus fell across 4,990 traded counters
Sector scoreboard
Every NSE sectoral index, ranked by today's move · 1-week & 1-month view →
Five-session momentum
Sector change since 16 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 ₹9,367 crore
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Frequently asked
Where did the Nifty 50 close on 20 August 2026?
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,231.85, a change of +0.64% from the previous session.
Which sector performed best on 20 August 2026?
Media was the strongest NSE sectoral index, closing +2.13%. The weakest was Chemicals at -0.50%.
How many stocks rose or fell on 20 August 2026?
2,645 stocks advanced and 2,086 declined out of 4,990 traded on the BSE, an advance-decline ratio of 1.27:1.
Which stock gained the most on 20 August 2026?
BHARAT GLOBAL DEVELOPERS LIMIT (BGDL) rose +20.00% to close at ₹103.15, 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.