Indian Stock Market News — 21 August 2026 !!

Indian Stock Market News — 21 August 2026 Indian equity markets ended Friday, August 21, on a relatively quiet note after the sharp rebound seen in the previous session. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,252, up 0.08%, while the Sensex ended almost unchanged at 77,540.83. Despite Friday's stability, both benchmarks recorded weekly losses as investors remained cautious because of elevated crude-oil prices, global bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty. 📉 Market Remains Cautious Despite Rebound The Indian market had bounced strongly on Thursday, with the Nifty gaining 0.64% and the Sensex rising 0.82%, ending the Nifty's seven-session losing streak. However, Friday's trading session showed that investors are still unwilling to aggressively chase stocks higher. For the week, the Nifty declined around 0.5%, while the Sensex fell approximately 0.6%. Twelve of the 16 major sectoral groups recorded