Media leads as benchmarks trade mixed
· Indian markets · End-of-day close
How did the Indian stock market perform on 04 August 2026?
Nifty 50 closed at 24,614.90 (-0.64%). Media led sectors at +2.03%. Realty lagged at -2.39%. 2,284 stocks advanced against 2,372 declines.
What mattered today
- Media was the strongest sector at +2.03%
- Realty was the weakest at -2.39%
- Advance–decline ratio of 0.96:1 across 4,921 traded stocks
- India VIX rose to 12.19 (+2.18%)
- Ather Energy Limited saw the highest traded value, 3.36% of the day's turnover
- Open Ended Schemes(Overseas Fund of Funds - Fund of Funds investing overseas) funds averaged +2.16% across 18 schemes
Market breadth
How many stocks rose versus fell across 4,921 traded counters
Sector scoreboard
Every NSE sectoral index, ranked by today's move
Five-session momentum
Sector change since 30 Jul
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 ₹9,508 crore
Mutual fund categories
Average NAV move across 76 categories
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Frequently asked
Where did the Nifty 50 close on 04 August 2026?
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,614.90, a change of -0.64% from the previous session.
Which sector performed best on 04 August 2026?
Media was the strongest NSE sectoral index, closing +2.03%. The weakest was Realty at -2.39%.
How many stocks rose or fell on 04 August 2026?
2,284 stocks advanced and 2,372 declined out of 4,921 traded on the BSE, an advance-decline ratio of 0.96:1.
Which stock gained the most on 04 August 2026?
Restaurant Brands Asia Limited (RBA) rose +19.99% to close at ₹85.04, 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.