Sensex positive aspects 213 factors led by IT shares

Among Sensex corporations, Infosys surged essentially the most by 3.88 per cent on August 20, 2025, adopted by Tata Consultancy Services, which climbed 2.69 per cent | Photo Credit: PTI

Benchmark BSE Sensex closed increased by 213 factors on Wednesday (August 20, 2025), extending its rally to the fifth consecutive day on heavy shopping for in IT shares.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 213.45 factors or 0.26 per cent to settle at 81,857.84. During the day, it jumped 341.23 factors or 0.41 per cent to 81,985.62.

The 50-share NSE Nifty edged increased by 69.90 factors or 0.28 per cent to 25,050.55.

Among Sensex corporations, Infosys surged essentially the most by 3.88 per cent, adopted by Tata Consultancy Services, which climbed 2.69 per cent. Hindustan Unilever, NTPC, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Eternal and HCL Tech had been additionally among the many gainers.

However, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors and Trent had been among the many laggards.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index settled decrease whereas Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng ended increased.

Markets in Europe had been buying and selling on a combined observe. The U.S. markets ended principally decrease on Tuesday (August 19).

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.

Published – August 20, 2025 04:28 pm IST

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