MIDDAY
MARKET PULSE

— Where the day stands —
📅 27 August 2026
Thursday · 15:19 IST

NIFTY 50

Last
24,133
▼ -75 pts (-0.31%)
Breadth: 19 adv / 29 dec
Impact: negative

Asian Markets

Nikkei 225 66,131.98 ▼ -0.19%
Hang Seng 25,565.74 ▼ -0.34%
Kospi 6,912.37 ▲ +1.53%
Shanghai 3,956.57 ▲ +1.12%
Straits Times 5,684.12 ▼ -0.66%
Impact: positive

Wall Street

Dow Jones 53,463.88 ▼ -0.21%
S&P 500 7,675.70 ▼ -0.02%
Nasdaq 26,130.20 ▼ -0.08%
Impact: neutral

Key Highlights

India VIX up 4.34% at 10.94
Bitcoin up 1.54% at 80,241.27
Kospi up 1.53% at 6,912.37
Ethereum up 1.43% at 2,543.10
Global Market: Japanese bond yields retreat after BOJ deputy governor signals no
Taking Stock: Market fails to hold on to day#39;s gains, ends marginally higher
Stock Market Today Live, August 27: Sensex, Nifty extend muted trade in afternoo

India — Today

NIFTY 50 24,133.05 ▼ -0.31%
SENSEX 77,265.82 ▼ -0.27%
NIFTY Bank 57,569.50 ▼ -0.37%
India VIX 10.94 ▲ +4.34%
Impact: negative

Sector Watch

Nifty IT 30,277.20 ▼ -0.14%
Nifty Auto 28,874.25 ▼ -0.43%
Nifty Pharma 26,798.90 ▲ +0.62%
Nifty FMCG 46,994.00 ▼ -0.54%
Nifty Metal 13,408.45 ▼ -0.97%
Nifty Realty 911.35 ▲ +0.09%
Nifty Energy 38,068.40 ▼ -0.07%
Nifty PSU Bank 8,587.65 ▼ -0.95%
Impact: negative

Commodities

Brent Crude 86.92 ▲ +0.43%
WTI Crude 82.12 ▲ +0.34%
Gold 4,644.80 ▼ -0.73%
Silver 69.05 ▲ +0.10%
Copper 6.64 ▼ -0.96%
Natural Gas 2.90 ▼ -0.62%
Impact: negative

Currencies & Dollar

USD/INR 95.55 ▲ +0.15%
EUR/INR 111.25 ▲ +0.03%
GBP/INR 129.68 ▼ -0.01%
JPY/INR 0.60 ▲ +0.00%
Dollar Index 99.23 ▲ +0.08%
Impact: neutral

Europe

FTSE 100 10,817.27 ▼ -0.65%
DAX 26,355.03 ▲ +0.15%
CAC 40 8,397.36 ▼ -0.85%
Impact: negative

Crypto & Rates

Bitcoin 80,241.27 ▲ +1.54%
Ethereum 2,543.10 ▲ +1.43%
US 10Y Yield 4.66 ▲ +0.54%

NIFTY 50 — Top Movers

▲ Top Gainers

KOTAKBANK424.35+1.84%
ADANIENT3,159.30+1.52%
ADANIPORTS1,714.00+1.33%
TECHM1,591.00+1.27%
ICICIBANK1,447.20+1.20%

▼ Top Losers

HINDALCO1,021.00-3.04%
HDFCBANK714.45-1.75%
M&M3,342.10-1.65%
NTPC329.30-1.58%
SHRIRAMFIN1,102.50-1.34%
Overall Market Sentiment
NEGATIVE
Aggregate global and domestic signals read negative at the midpoint of the Indian session. Watch the largest movers above and fresh headlines for direction.
▼ BEAR● FLAT▲ BULL
Indian indices
NIFTY Bank moved -0.37%; overall a headwind for Indian equities.
Asian markets
Kospi moved +1.53%; overall supportive for Indian equities.
Wall Street
Dow Jones moved -0.21%; overall mixed for Indian equities.
Commodities
Copper moved -0.96%; overall a headwind for Indian equities.
Currency
USD/INR moved +0.15%; overall mixed for Indian equities.

Top Developments

Global Market: Japanese bond yields retreat after BOJ deputy governor signals no clear rate-hike timing — ET Markets
Taking Stock: Market fails to hold on to day#39;s gains, ends marginally higher — Moneycontrol
Stock Market Today Live, August 27: Sensex, Nifty extend muted trade in afternoon session - BusinessLine — BusinessLine
Global markets seek direction as US inflation concerns rise - Anadolu Ajansı — Anadolu Ajansı
Bitcoin consolidates at $79,000 as profit-taking and consolidation keep market cautious. Here's what experts say — ET Markets
Sensex, Nifty gain for third day in a row; easing volatility to support bull trend — Moneycontrol

Impact Summary

▲ Positive

  • Bitcoin +1.54%
  • Kospi +1.53%
  • Ethereum +1.43%
  • Shanghai +1.12%

● Neutral

    ▼ Negative

    • India VIX +4.34%
    • Nifty Metal -0.97%
    • Copper -0.96%
    • Nifty PSU Bank -0.95%