Today | Sensex Ends 188 Points Lower, Nifty Below 24,450; $GRASIM Q1 Profit Jumps 51%

Indian benchmark indices extended their decline on Wednesday, with the Sensex falling more than 300 points during afternoon trade and the Nifty slipping below the 24,400 mark. Selling pressure was visible across key sectors, particularly auto, IT and FMCG stocks. The Sensex was down 306. points, o while the Nifty declined 112 points, Market breadth remained weak, with 1,637 shares advancing, 2,272 declining and 141 remaining unchanged. Market Close: Sensex Falls 188 Points, Nifty Ends Below 24,450 Indian equities closed in negative territory on August 12, as sustained selling in auto, IT and FMCG counters weighed on the broader market. At the close, the Sensex declined 188 points, , while the Nifty slipped 35.75 points Meanwhile, $GRASIM reported a 51% year-on-year increase in Q1 FY27 net profit, putting the stock and the company’s earnings performance in focus amid a weak broader market. Key Market Highlights Sensex close: 77,966.35, down 187.90 points Nifty close: 24,435.95, down 35.75 points Sensex intraday: Fell over 300 points Nifty intraday: Slipped to around 24,360 Top pressure: Auto, IT and FMCG stocks Grasim Q1 FY27: Net profit rises 51% YoY Market breadth: 1,637 advances, 2,272 declines and 141 unchanged Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing,