POST-MARKET SUMMARY 21st August 2025

Indian benchmark indices maintained their upward momentum for the sixth consecutive day on August 21. However, the Nifty index struggled to hold above 25,100 due to profit booking at higher levels. Throughout the day, the Nifty traded within a narrow range of 25,050–25,150.

Market participants are now awaiting critical data, including US Jobless Claims, Manufacturing PMI and the outcome of the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Among the broader indices, the BSE midcap index ended marginally lower while the smallcap index ended flat. Sector-wise, the pharma index gained 1%, while the realty index rose by 0.4%. On the other hand, the auto index declined by 0.4% and the FMCG index fell by 0.6%.

NIFTY: The index opened 92 points higher at 25,142 and made a high of 25,153 before closing at 25,083. Nifty has formed a bearish candle on the daily chart. Its immediate resistance level is now placed at 25,150 while its immediate support is at 25,000.

BANK NIFTY: The index opened 274 points higher at 55,972 and closed at 55,755.  Bank Nifty has formed a small bearish candle on the daily chart. Its immediate resistance level is now placed around 56,000 while immediate support is around 55,570.

Stocks in Spotlight

▪ Jupiter Wagons: Stock jumped 4% after the company received a Letter of Intent to supply 5,376 wheelsets for the Vande Bharat train. The order is valued at approximately Rs 215 crore.

▪ Zinka Logistics: Stock surged nearly 6% following a report of strong operational performance, with adjusted EBITDA growing 290% year-on-year in Q1FY26.

▪ Shanti Gold International: Stock gained over 1% after the company reported a 174% increase in Q1 net profit, reaching Rs 24.6 crore. Revenue grew by 22% YoY to Rs 292.78 crore.

Global News

▪ European stock markets saw slight declines in early trading on Thursday, hovering just below recent highs as traders awaited the start of the Federal Reserve’s three-day annual Jackson Hole symposium.

▪ Oil prices rose by 1% on Thursday, supported by signs of strong demand in the United States, with uncertainties surrounding efforts to end the war in Ukraine also providing additional support.

▪ Gold prices edged lower on Thursday after minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve's July meeting revealed a majority consensus to keep interest rates steady.

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