From the Sensex corporations, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, Trent, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Tata Motors had been among the many laggards. However, Eternal, Bharti Airtel, Infosys and NTPC had been among the many gainers. | Photo Credit: The Hindu
From the Sensex corporations, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, Trent, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Tata Motors had been among the many laggards. However, Eternal, Bharti Airtel, Infosys and NTPC had been among the many gainers.
In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng quoted decrease. The U.S. markets ended largely decrease on Tuesday (August 19, 2025).
Investors turned their consideration in the direction of U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell’s forthcoming statements on the Jackson Hole Symposium and minutes from the Fed’s current assembly. Rising for the fourth buying and selling day in a row on Tuesday (August 19, 2025), the Sensex edged increased by 370.64 factors or 0.46% to settle at 81,644.39. The Nifty climbed 103.70 factors or 0.42% to 24,980.65.
“The rally in the Nifty came in response to the unexpected announcements relating to GST reforms, which are likely to happen before Diwali. The market has been responding to the potential demand boost to sectors such as automobiles, FMCG, insurance, and select financials, which are expected to benefit from the GST rationalisation. Improvement in India-China relations has also contributed to the rally. However, there is no scope for a sustained rally since the August 27th deadline for the 25% secondary tariff on India is fast approaching,” V.Ok. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, mentioned.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities value ₹634.26 crore on Tuesday (August 19, 2025), in keeping with trade knowledge. Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.11% to $65.86 a barrel.
Published – August 20, 2025 10:42 am IST
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