Post Market of Indian Stock Market – August 22, 2025.

Markets ended the week in red as investors booked profits after six days of gains. • Sensex: -693 points (81,307) • Nifty 50: -214 points (24,870) Global cues also weighed on sentiment as investors awaited the Jackson Hole symposium for signals on interest rates. Top Gainers: • Defence Stocks – DCX (+7.5%), BEL, Paras Defence gained after geopolitical tensions. • Vodafone Idea (₹7, 8%) – Buzz of PMO reviewing relief package lifted the stock. • Enviro Infra (₹268, +3%) – Acquired Vento Power Infra for ₹115.6 cr, strengthening renewable portfolio. • Lokesh Machines (₹224, +10%) – Hit upper circuit after approval to manufacture defence items. • Texmaco Rail (₹144, +1.2%) – Bagged ₹103 cr supply order. • Apollo Micro Systems (₹235, +15%) – New 52-week high after winning defence orders worth ₹25 cr. Top Losers: • Nazara Tech (₹1,157, -4%) – Subsidiary stopped offering real-money games, raising investor concerns. • FMCG stocks – Dropped after recent strong gains; Nifty FMCG index extended losses. Summary: The market paused after a strong rally, with FIIs continuing to sell. Defence and select telecom stocks shined, while FMCG and shipbuilders dragged. The next trigger will likely come from global interest rate signals.