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Indian equities lost steam on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty ending lower despite support from financial and metal stocks. The Sensex fell 183 points to 77,473, while the Nifty declined 127 points to 24,208. Institutional flows, however, remained supportive. FIIs were net buyers for a third straight session, while DIIs sharply stepped up purchases.
Sensex, Nifty finish lower despite gains in financials and metal stock
Indian equities ended lower on Wednesday, with the Sensex falling 183 points to 77,473 and the Nifty declining 127 points to 24,208, as gains in financial and metal stocks failed to offset weakness across select sectors.
DIIs step up buying with ₹6,425 crore inflow as FIIs remain net buyers for third day
Both foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) remained net buyers in Indian equities on Wednesday, August 26, according to provisional data, with domestic institutions significantly stepping up purchases.
What’s next for the market?
With the benchmarks ending lower, attention now shifts to Thursday’s trading session. Several corporate developments could drive stock-specific action, while technical analysts are watching key support levels after the Nifty failed to sustain its intraday gains.
Stocks to watch for August 27: BEL, Max Healthcare, Jio Financial, ICICI Prudential AMC and more
From GK Energy receiving a Letter of Empanelment for a contact worth ₹455 crore to Bharat Electronics securing additional orders worth ₹730 crore, here are the stocks to watch ahead of Thursday’s trading session.
Nifty Outlook for August 27: Index slips 126 points after hitting 24,378, analysts see key support and resistance levels
The market failed to build on Tuesday’s gains on Wednesday, with the Nifty ending 126 points lower at 24,207 as selling pressure intensified through the session.
India’s block deal frenzy defies market slump, nears ₹4 lakh crore in 2026
With four months still to go, founders, early-stage promoters and private equity investors are on track to surpass ₹4 lakh crore in share sales through block and bulk deals in the secondary market in 2026.
From AI disruption to a new SUV
Beyond the market, technology, automobiles and semiconductors dominated the corporate conversation. AI’s impact on jobs remained a key theme, while the auto sector got a new EV and hybrid entrant and India’s semiconductor ambitions moved another step forward.
Reservation for humans— Bill Gates’ answer to AI threat
Artificial intelligence (AI) was once sold largely as a productivity revolution. Today, some of its most influential creators, researchers, economists, and policymakers warn that it could also become a source of profound social and economic disruption.
JSW MG Motor launches Hector Tomahawk SUV with 517km EV range and over 1,100km hybrid range
JSW MG Motor India on Wednesday launched the Hector Tomahawk SUV in electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions, with introductory BaaS pricing starting at ₹13.99 lakh plus a battery rental of ₹4.90 per km for the EV and ₹21.79 lakh plus ₹3.20 per km for the PHEV.
CG Power eyes $500 million annual revenue from semiconductor plant at scale
CG Power expects its semiconductor packaging facility to reach 70% utilisation in about four years and estimates annual revenue of around $500 million, Chairman Vellayan Subbiah said. He also highlighted strong demand for power equipment, expansion of transformer capacity and continued diversification at Cholamandalam Investment. Read the full interview for key growth plans across the Murugappa Group.
And beyond India’s markets
The day’s biggest developments stretched well beyond Dalal Street, with Washington tightening its visa-screening process and India preparing humanitarian assistance for flood-hit Nepal.
Govt sources: India readies relief material for Nepal; PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah
India is preparing relief assistance for flood-hit Nepal, with the IAF keeping C-130 and C-17 aircraft on standby for relief operations, government sources told CNBC-TV18. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Nepal PM Balen Shah, offering India’s support for rescue and relief efforts.
US pauses visa appointments worldwide for ‘in-depth’ screening training
The Trump administration has temporarily paused visa appointments at US embassies and consulates worldwide as the State Department conducts a new training programme for consular officers.
