Sensex flat, Nifty below 24,250 as IT and oil & gas shares weigh; Nifty Realty outperforms

The Sensex was flat at 77,559.43, up 21.71 points, while the Nifty50 hovered below 24,250, gaining just 3.45 points to 24,235.30. IT and oil & gas shares weighed on the indices, although Nifty Realty showed resilience, outperforming other sectors.

Business Standard21 August 2026 · 08:40 UTC
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The Sensex remained flat at 77,559.43, reflecting a modest increase of 21.71 points, while the Nifty50 was slightly up by 3.45 points, settling at 24,235.30.12

The market faced pressure from declines in key sectors, particularly Nifty IT, Nifty Auto, and Nifty FMCG, which contributed to the overall stagnation.4

In contrast, the Nifty Realty sector demonstrated strength, outperforming its peers amidst the broader market's challenges.

As of 1:00 PM, the Sensex was reported flat at 77,539.79, with the Nifty50 showing a minimal increase of 2.35 points to 24,234.20.

The broader markets reflected a mixed sentiment, with the Nifty MidCap remaining flat and the Nifty SmallCap gaining 0.88 per cent, indicating some resilience in smaller stocks despite the overall market's performance.3

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“At 2:00 PM, the Sensex edged up 21.71 points to 77,559.43, while the Nifty50 gained 3.45 points to 24,235.30. Broader markets showed Nifty SmallCap up 0.88%, while Nifty IT, Auto, and FMCG declined the most.”
Sensex Flat, Nifty At 24,250;  IT, Auto, FMCG Decline While Realty Outperform | CNBC TV18
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“As of 2:00 PM, the Sensex rose 21.71 points or 0.03 per cent to 77,559.43 and the Nifty50 was up 3.45 points or 0.01 per cent at 24,235.30.”
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