Indian Stock Market Report Today :
The Indian stock market ended in the red on Friday, 22 August 2025, snapping a six-day winning streak. Profit booking in FMCG, banking, and metal stocks dragged the indices lower. Investor caution ahead of US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole also added to the weak sentiment.
📊 Key Indices Performance (22 August 2025)
- Sensex: 81,306.85 ▼ 693.86 points (-0.85%)
- Nifty 50: 24,870.10 ▼ 213.65 points (-0.85%)
- Nifty Next 50: 67,540.10 ▼ 432.55 points (-0.64%)
Despite Friday’s fall, markets closed the week with overall gains – Sensex up 709 points and Nifty up 239 points.
🔑 Market Highlights of Indian Stock Market Report Today
- Profit-taking pressure hit major sectors like FMCG, Banking, and Metals.
- Global concerns such as US tariffs on Indian goods weighed on investor mood.
- Analysts say caution is likely to continue until Powell’s Jackson Hole speech clarifies the path of global interest rates.
- Market breadth was negative: 1,753 stocks advanced, 2,291 declined on BSE.
📉 Sectoral & Stock Movers
- Top Losers (Sensex 30): Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel, ITC (~2% each).
- Banking majors weak: Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank, SBI (down ~1%).
- Reliance Industries also edged lower.
- Voda Idea surged 10% on government relief hopes.
- Divis Labs, CG Power showed resilience.
- Adani Energy Solutions, Ambuja Cements fell over 2%.
📌 Broader Market Performance of Indian Stock Market Report Today
- BSE MidCap: ▼ 0.2%
- BSE SmallCap: ▼ 0.3%
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have withdrawn nearly ₹32,000 crore in early August, mainly from Financials & IT, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided support.
📰 Other Key Highlights
- Upcoming IPOs expected to keep the primary market active next week.
- India’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.2% in July 2025, a positive macroeconomic signal.
- Telecom sector projected to grow strongly in FY26, according to Crisil Ratings.
💡 Expert View of Indian Stock Market Report Today
“The Indian equity market closed lower today after six consecutive sessions of gains. Investors are waiting for Powell’s speech for clarity on global interest rates. However, strong domestic fundamentals such as record-high PMI and indirect tax reliefs are expected to support long-term growth.” – Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services.
📅 Market Outlook of Indian Stock Market Report Today
With global uncertainty, profit-booking, and FII outflows, volatility is likely to continue in the coming sessions. However, strong domestic indicators, easing inflation, and upcoming IPOs may provide a cushion to the markets.
👉 Investors are advised to stay cautious in the short term and focus on quality large-cap stocks for long-term wealth creation.
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