{"id":8400,"date":"2025-08-26T11:15:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/?p=8400"},"modified":"2025-08-26T11:15:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:15:45","slug":"india-market-outlook-26-aug-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/market-updates\/india-market-outlook-26-aug-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"India Market Outlook \u2013 26\u00a0Aug\u00a02025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Top indices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Index<\/th>Close<\/th>Change<\/th>% change<\/th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
BSE Sensex<\/strong><\/td>80\u202f,786.54<\/td>\u2212849.37 pts<\/td>\u22121.04 %<\/td>worst day in ~3 months as US tariff news hit sentiment<\/td><\/tr>
Nifty 50<\/strong><\/td>24\u202f,712.05<\/td>\u2212255.70 pts<\/td>\u22121.02 %<\/td>slid below 24,750; turned negative for August<\/td><\/tr>
Nifty Bank<\/strong>*<\/td>\u224855\u202f,150<\/td>\u2193 ~1 %<\/td>\u2014<\/td>heavyweights HDFC Bank & ICICI Bank fell ~1 %; index closed near 55.1k<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Bank Nifty closing value approximated from intraday quotes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sectoral performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sector<\/th>Performance*<\/th>Comments<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
FMCG<\/strong><\/td>+0.9 %<\/td>only sector in the green; expectations of GST cuts on staples drove HUL, Nestl\u00e9 & Britannia<\/td><\/tr>
Realty<\/strong><\/td>\u22122.24 %<\/td>top loser as risk\u2011off sentiment hit cyclical sectors<\/td><\/tr>
PSU Bank<\/strong><\/td>\u22121.87 %<\/td>selling pressure in state\u2011run lenders<\/td><\/tr>
Pharma<\/strong><\/td>\u22121.67 %<\/td>Sun Pharma dragged the index lower<\/td><\/tr>
Metal<\/strong><\/td>\u22121.66 %<\/td>profit\u2011taking and worries about tariffs hurt Tata Steel, JSW Steel<\/td><\/tr>
Auto<\/strong><\/td>~flat to \u22121 %<\/td>Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp limited the fall<\/td><\/tr>
IT<\/strong><\/td>slight decline<\/td>TCS marginally higher; others trimmed gains<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*Percentage change denotes change in corresponding Nifty sectoral indices versus the previous close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Market breadth:<\/strong> on the BSE, ~4,241 stocks traded; 1,219 advanced, 2,885 declined and 137 were unchanged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 52\u2011week extremes:<\/strong> 101 stocks hit new 52\u2011week highs while 103 stocks hit new 52\u2011week lows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Investors\u2019 wealth:<\/strong> market capitalisation of BSE\u2011listed firms fell from \u20b9455.02\u00a0lakh\u00a0crore to \u20b9451.63\u00a0lakh\u00a0crore\u2014an erosion of roughly \u20b93.39\u00a0lakh\u00a0crore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Volatility:<\/strong> India\u00a0VIX gained ~3.69\u00a0% as traders sought protection against sudden swings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Foreign flows:<\/strong> foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued their selling spree; cumulative August outflows ~\u20b928,000\u00a0crore (about US$2.5\u00a0billion)\u2014highest monthly outflow since February.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Currency:<\/strong> the rupee weakened for a fifth straight session, closing near \u20b987.75\/US$.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Top gainers & losers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Top gainers<\/strong> (Nifty 50\/large\u2011caps)<\/th>Price (\u20b9)<\/th>% chg<\/th>Why it moved<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Eicher Motors<\/strong><\/td>6,144.00<\/td>+2.56 %<\/td>continued momentum in auto stocks; upbeat premium motorcycle sales<\/td><\/tr>
    Hindustan Unilever (HUL)<\/strong><\/td>2,693.80<\/td>+2.36 %<\/td>FMCG theme rallied on hopes of GST cuts on biscuits and personal\u2011care items<\/td><\/tr>
    Maruti Suzuki<\/strong><\/td>14,692.00<\/td>+1.66 %<\/td>gained for seventh session; GST\u2011reform optimism and price hikes<\/td><\/tr>
    ITC<\/strong><\/td>403.20<\/td>+0.96 %<\/td>defensives in favour; cigarette business resilient<\/td><\/tr>
    TCS<\/strong><\/td>3,157.90<\/td>+0.55 %<\/td>rotation into IT; rupee weakness supportive<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Top losers<\/strong> (Nifty 50\/large\u2011caps)<\/th>Price (\u20b9)<\/th>% chg<\/th>Driver<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Shriram Finance<\/strong><\/td>594.95<\/td>\u22124.17 %<\/td>heavy selling in NBFCs amid rate fears<\/td><\/tr>
    Sun Pharma<\/strong><\/td>1,600.00<\/td>\u22123.42 %<\/td>profit\u2011taking after recent rally; sectoral weakness<\/td><\/tr>
    Tata Steel<\/strong><\/td>154.71<\/td>\u22123.08 %<\/td>metal stocks slumped on tariff worries and global price fall<\/td><\/tr>
    Bajaj Finance<\/strong><\/td>874.50<\/td>\u22122.92 %<\/td>high\u2011beta financial under pressure; FII selling<\/td><\/tr>
    Trent<\/strong><\/td>5,278.00<\/td>\u22122.67 %<\/td>profit\u2011booking after a strong run<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    (Other losers: Bajaj Finserv \u22122.29\u00a0%, Mahindra\u00a0&\u00a0Mahindra \u22122.28\u00a0%.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What moved the market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • US tariff threat:<\/strong> the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed an additional 25\u00a0% duty on all Indian\u2011origin goods<\/strong> effective 27\u00a0Aug\u00a02025. Markets fear the combined 50\u00a0% tariff (including existing duties) will hurt exporters and slow GDP growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Global risk\u2011off mood:<\/strong> Asian markets (Nikkei, Kospi) and European futures were in the red as U.S. President Donald Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa\u00a0Cook and threatened digital\u2011tax tariffs. The prospect of prolonged trade disputes rattled investors worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Foreign selling & rupee weakness:<\/strong> FIIs continued heavy selling, dragging banking and financial stocks. A depreciating rupee (\u20b987.75\/$) raised concerns over imported inflation and further outflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Valuation concerns:<\/strong> Indian equities trade around 19\u00d7 projected FY27 earnings; some market participants considered valuations stretched.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sector rotation:<\/strong> defensive FMCG names attracted flows due to consumption\u2011boost hopes from GST reforms; cyclical sectors like metal, realty, and PSU banks saw profit\u2011taking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Global cues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • US\u2011India trade tensions:<\/strong> the additional tariff on Indian goods (announced by Washington) will start after midnight ET on 27\u00a0Aug\u00a02025. This comes amid Washington\u2019s displeasure over India\u2019s purchase of Russian crude and digital\u2011taxes on US tech firms. Markets worry about retaliation and a global trade war.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • US monetary policy uncertainty:<\/strong> Trump\u2019s criticism of Fed Chair Jerome\u00a0Powell and removal of Governor Lisa\u00a0Cook raised questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve, increasing risk premium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Weak global markets:<\/strong> ahead of important U.S. inflation data and central\u2011bank speeches, global equities fell; commodity prices eased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Rupee & crude:<\/strong> the rupee weakened, while Brent crude remained volatile around US$81\u201182\/bbl, adding to inflation concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Stocks to watch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • ACME\u00a0Solar\u00a0Holdings:<\/strong> board meeting scheduled for 27\u00a0Aug\u00a02025<\/strong> to consider fundraising via Qualified Institutional Placement, FPO or private placement. This could boost liquidity and expansion for the renewable\u2011energy firm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Vedanta (VEDL):<\/strong> the stock traded ex\u2011dividend<\/strong> on 26\u00a0Aug for a \u20b916\/share interim payout; record date 27\u00a0Aug. Dividend income may attract interest; price may adjust downward in the short term.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Amber Enterprises:<\/strong> scheduled an analyst\/investor meet on 1\u00a0Sept\u00a02025<\/strong> (8\u00a0A.M. IST, hosted by Motilal\u00a0Oswal). Discussions are expected to revolve around FY25 performance and growth outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Unichem\u00a0Laboratories:<\/strong> shares gained after the USFDA classified its Roha API plant inspection as “Voluntary Action Initiated” (VAI) and issued an Establishment Inspection Report. Regulatory clarity could help sentiment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Maruti Suzuki & Britannia:<\/strong> continue to benefit from GST 2.0 reform expectations; watch for follow\u2011through buying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Ola\u00a0Electric:<\/strong> gained ~4.6\u00a0% after receiving a compliance certificate for its Gen\u20113 scooters; new\u2011age EV stocks may stay in focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Vodafone\u00a0Idea:<\/strong> slumped ~9\u00a0% intraday after reports that the government isn\u2019t considering additional relief; stock may remain volatile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Corporate updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • ACME\u00a0Solar<\/strong> \u2013 board meeting on 27\u00a0Aug<\/strong> to consider equity fundraising (QIP, FPO, private placement).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Vedanta<\/strong> \u2013 traded ex\u2011dividend on 26\u00a0Aug<\/strong> for \u20b916 interim dividend; record date 27\u00a0Aug<\/strong>; ~\u20b96,256\u00a0crore payout approved on 21\u00a0Aug.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Amber Enterprises<\/strong> \u2013 analyst\/investor meeting on 1\u00a0Sept<\/strong>, arranged by Motilal\u00a0Oswal in Mumbai.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Unichem\u00a0Labs<\/strong> \u2013 USFDA classified Roha API facility inspection as VAI and issued EIR; shares up 6\u00a0%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Maruti Suzuki<\/strong> \u2013 shares hit new high (~\u20b914,795) after rallying ~15\u00a0% in seven sessions; benefits from GST\u2011reform hopes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Britannia Industries<\/strong> \u2013 rallied as lower GST on biscuits is anticipated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Technical view & levels for 28 Aug 2025 (next trading day)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Indian markets are closed on Wednesday, 27 Aug<\/strong>, for a holiday. Trading resumes on Thursday, 28 Aug 2025<\/strong>, which is also monthly derivatives expiry. Volatility is expected to remain high as participants digest the impact of U.S. tariffs and expiry dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Index<\/th>Supports (S1\u2013S3)<\/th>Resistances (R1\u2013R3)<\/th>Bias<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
            Nifty 50<\/strong><\/td>24,603 \u2013 24,569 \u2013 24,515<\/strong><\/td>24,712 \u2013 24,746 \u2013 24,800<\/strong><\/td>Short\u2011term bias remains negative; failure to hold 24,600 could open the door to 24,300\u201324,200, while recovery above 24,750 may see relief towards 24,900.<\/td><\/tr>
            Bank Nifty<\/strong><\/td>55,234 \u2013 55,129 \u2013 54,959<\/strong><\/td>55,574 \u2013 55,679 \u2013 55,849<\/strong><\/td>Supports near 55,200\/55,000 are critical; resistance zone at 55,600\u201155,850.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

            *Support and resistance levels are derived from pivot\u2011point calculations (previous day\u2019s high\/low\/close).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Outlook for tomorrow <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            • Tone:<\/strong> With the market reopening on Thursday, sentiment is expected to remain cautious due to the official start of U.S. tariffs on Indian goods and monthly expiry adjustments. Traders may prefer to reduce exposures or hedge positions; high intraday swings are likely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Downside risk:<\/strong> A decisive break below Nifty 24,600 or Bank Nifty 55,200 could trigger further selling towards 24,300 and 54,700 respectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Upside catalysts:<\/strong> Any positive commentary from the Government of India regarding mitigation measures (GST cuts, tariff negotiations) or relief rally in global markets may trigger a short\u2011covering bounce. Defensive sectors like FMCG and select auto names may continue to outperform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              In summary, 26 August was a turbulent session for Indian equities as the sensex and Nifty logged their worst losses in months, dragged by US tariff threats, persistent FII selling and weak global cues. Defensive FMCG stocks provided some cushion, but most sectors and mid\/small\u2011caps faced heavy selling. Investors should brace for continued volatility around the tariff implementation date and maintain a balanced approach with attention to support levels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Top indices Index Close Change % change Notes BSE Sensex 80\u202f,786.54 \u2212849.37 pts \u22121.04 % worst day in ~3 months as US tariff news hit sentiment Nifty 50 24\u202f,712.05 \u2212255.70 pts \u22121.02 % slid below 24,750; turned negative for August Nifty Bank* \u224855\u202f,150 \u2193 ~1 % \u2014 heavyweights HDFC Bank & ICICI Bank fell ~1 %; index closed near 55.1k *Bank Nifty closing value approximated from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":8213,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_ayudawp_aiss_exclude":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[512],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8400","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-market-updates"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8400","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8400"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8400\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8401,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8400\/revisions\/8401"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8213"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8400"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8400"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8400"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}