POST-MARKET SUMMARY 26th August 2025

Benchmark indices closed near the day’s low on August 26, with large-cap stocks pulling Nifty below 24,700 intraday. This was driven by concerns over U.S. President Trump's draft order to implement an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, effective from August 27. 

Broader indices took a harder hit, with the BSE Midcap index falling by 1.3% and the Smallcap index shedding 1.7%. On the sectoral front, except FMCG (up 0.9%), all other sectoral indices ended in the red. PSU Bank, Metal, Pharma, Oil & Gas, Consumer Durables, Realty and Telecom sectors saw declines in the range of 1-2%

 NIFTY: The index opened 68 points lower at 24,899 and made a high of 24,919 before closing at 24,712. Nifty has formed a long bearish candle on the daily chart. Its immediate resistance level is now placed at 24,760 while its immediate support is at 24,650.

BANK NIFTY: The index opened 140 points lower at 54,999 and closed at 54,450. Bank Nifty has also formed a long bearish candle on the daily chart. Its immediate resistance level is now placed around 54,650 while immediate support is around 54,100.

Stocks in Spotlight

▪ Waaree Energies: Stock jumped over 3.5% after its wholly-owned subsidiary secured a 452 MW solar modules order from a leading U.S.-based developer and operator of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.

▪ OLA Electric Mobility: Stock surged over 4.5% after the company secured PLI certification for its Gen 3 Scooter portfolio, which makes up 56% of the overall volumes.

▪ Vodafone Idea: Stock plunged over 9% as investors likely offloaded positions after the Telecom Ministry clarified that there are no plans to extend further relief on the company’s AGR dues, beyond what has already been provided. 

Global News

▪ World stocks edged off this month’s record highs, with attention turning to U.S. markets following President Trump’s decision to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of directors. This unprecedented move raised concerns about the independence of the U.S. central bank. 

▪ Gold prices reached a two-week high, U.S. equity futures fell and the dollar weakened as Trump also renewed tariff threats on trade partners. 

▪ Oil prices fell by more than 1% on Tuesday after surging nearly 2% in the previous session, with traders continuing to monitor developments related to the war in Ukraine and the potential disruption to Russian fuel supplies.

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