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Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex ended the session on a weak note to extend losses for a third session in a row as weakness in auto, IT, and metal stocks outweighed support from FMCG stocks.
At close, the Sensex was down 270.92 points or 0.34 percent at 79,809.65, and the Nifty was down 74.05 points or 0.30 percent at 24,426.85. About 1838 shares advanced, 2052 shares declined, and 147 shares were unchanged.
Shriram Finance, ITC, Bharat Electronics, Trent, and Asian Paints were among the top gainers on the Nifty, while losers were M&M, Infosys, Apollo Hospitals, Adani Enterprises, and Reliance Industries.
On the sectoral front, metal, IT, realty, and auto shed 0.5-1%, while Capital Goods, Consumer Durables, media, and FMCG indices rose 0.2-1%.
Among broader market indices, the BSE Midcap index shed 0.4 percent, and the smallcap index was down 0.3 percent.
STOCKS TODAY
RBL Bank
RBL Bank shares went up by around 4.3% following Societe Generale’s bulk purchase of 32.78 lakh shares at Rs 250.57 per share. This substantial institutional buying signaled confidence in the bank’s prospects, giving a positive boost to its share price today.
Apollo Hospitals
The fall is related to profit booking after recent gains and an uncertain outlook in the healthcare sector. The stock fell as much as 2% during trading today. The drop occurred on the day of the company’s AGM (August 29, 2025), where a Rs 10 per share final dividend for FY25 was up for approval amid strong prior Q4 growth.
Thejo Engineering
Thejo Engineering shares rose about 4% due to plans for manufacturing expansion and technology upgrades, which investors expect will drive capacity growth and strengthen the company’s competitive position in the market.
ITC
ITC gained over 2% today. The stock saw buying interest backed by steady domestic demand and optimism about the company’s diversified portfolio in FMCG, cigarettes, and packaged foods. ITC’s dividend yield and stable earnings outlook kept investor sentiment positive despite broader market weakness.
GSS Infotech
The fall is attributed to weak market sentiment for technology stocks and a lack of any positive triggers or news, leading to profit booking after a recent upmove. The company reported a consolidated net loss in its recent earnings, with standalone net sales for June 2025 down 6.97% year-over-year (announced on August 6, 2025).
Source – Money Control