21 Aug 2026, 07:20 AM 2 min readmarketsdeveloping
Dalal Street Rebounds After Seven-Day Losing Streak
Indian Market Recovery:
Indian benchmark indices rebounded on August 20, 2026, breaking a seven-day losing streak. The Nifty 50 rose 0.55 percent to close at 24,211, while the Sensex gained 0.75 percent to 77,488, supported by banking, FMCG, and technology stocks.
Institutional Inflows:
Foreign institutional investors bought shares worth ₹407.99 crore, and domestic institutional investors purchased equities worth ₹3,973.72 crore on a net basis. Balrampur Chini Mills surged 18 percent following tightened sugar stockholding limits.
Brokerage Recommendations:
Axis Securities and Axis Direct maintained buy ratings on key infrastructure and power stocks following Q1 FY27 results. Kalpataru Projects, NTPC, and JSW Energy posted strong order books and revenue growth figures.
Pulse Intelligence
Context & ImpactContext & Background
- Indian equities experienced a seven-day consecutive losing streak prior to the August 20 rebound.
- Listed companies reported robust Q1 FY27 financial results and large infrastructure order books.
Key Consequences
- Brokerages maintain bullish outlooks on Indian power, utility, and construction firms.
- Institutional capital inflows are expected to stabilize benchmark indices in the near term.
Market & Economic Impact
Sensex rose 0.75% and Nifty gained 0.55%, driven by heavy domestic institutional buying and strong infrastructure earnings.
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