Stock Market Today Highlights: Sensex Gains 676 Points And Nifty Closes Just Below 24,950 Today
✍️ Written by: Aishwarya Samant
Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex and Nifty open the market in a high GREEN NOTE, the weekend turned out to be a fruitful one, GST REFORM, Trump-Putin no deal meet and domestic investors trust!
Good Morning Stock Market Enthusiasta and Investrors!
Here Is A Tip You Should Follow Today
When the market’s set to open strong, do you usually jump in right away? It’s tempting, but here’s a smarter move: wait 15–30 minutes. Those first few minutes are often full of hype and emotion, and price moves can be misleading. Instead, watch how the stock reacts. Is it holding above pre-market highs? Staying above VWAP? Or starting to fade? By giving the market a little time to settle, you’ll get a clearer picture, and likely make a much better trading decision!
Live Updates
- 15:48 (IST) 18 Aug 2025
Stock Market Today Highlights: Market Closes Strong on GST Boost; Sensex and Nifty Show Solid Gains
Sensex rises 676 points to close at 81,274 Nifty gains 246 points, closing at 24,877 Nifty Bank up 393 points to 55,735 Midcap Index up 609 points to 57,113 Auto, FMCG, Cement stocks rise 3-9% on GST cut hopes Eicher, M&M, Bajaj Auto, Hero Moto & Maruti surge 3-9% FMCG stocks like HUL, Trent & Nestle jump on demand boost hopes Ashok Leyland up 8% after positive Q1 brokerage notes AC, fridge, washing machine stocks rise up to 8% on potential GST cuts Vodafone Idea closes 6% higher despite weak Q1 results Steel stocks gain as DGTR recommends 3-year safeguard duty; Nifty Metal up 2% Astral & Supreme rise 2-3% after...
- 15:44 (IST) 18 Aug 2025
Stock Market Today Live Updates: Sensex Rises, Nifty Nears 24,950 At The Closing Session
Sensex closed at 81,273.75, up 676.09 points (0.84%), showing strong gains. However, Nifty remained below the 24,950 mark by the end of the session. The market showed positive momentum but faced resistance around key levels, indicating cautious investor sentiment heading into the next trading day.
- 14:29 (IST) 18 Aug 2025
Stock Market Today Live Updates: Sensex Surges 850, Nifty Nears 24,950
The Sensex climbed 850 points, with the Nifty testing 24,950 levels. Pharma stocks trimmed earlier losses, showing signs of recovery. However, the IT index lagged, marking the only sector in the red. Market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic amid mixed sector trends today
- 14:28 (IST) 18 Aug 2025
- 11:31 (IST) 18 Aug 2025
Stock Market Live Updates: Auto & Consumer Stocks Zoom on GST Buzz, Maruti, Hyundai, Ashok Leyland Lead Rally
Stocks in Focus Today- Key Movers
- Ashok Leyland shares climbed over 6%, boosted by reports of a potential GST restructure.
- Blue Star saw gains of over 6%, riding the same wave of GST optimism.
- Hyundai India edged closer to the ₹2,400 mark, with shares jumping 7%.
- Maruti Suzuki recorded its highest daily surge in four years, soaring more than 7%.
- TVS Motors rose 6%, buoyed by positive GST headlines.
- PG Electroplast bounced back strongly, up 7.23% from last week’s low.
- Inox Wind drew investor attention with an early 6% spike in trading.
