Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops 550.63 Points Down; Nifty Scales 24,799.85 | Check More Updates
Updated: 26 Aug 2025 • 12:51 pm
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Currently (11:25:05 IST), BSE Sensex is trading at 0.67% or 550.63 points down at 81,083. However, Nifty50 trades 0.67% or 168.40 points up to reach 24,799. U.S. Equity index futures are trading with marginal cuts and extended the previous trading session’s losses as Donald Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sparking heightened concerns over the central bank’s independence.
Key Considerations for the Stock Market Today
- MARK MOBIUS on India’s Domestic Market.
- Patel Retail shares list at a 20% premium on the stock exchange.
- Godfrey Phillips India has emerged as the top-performing stock of 2025
Sectoral Outlook in the Stock Market Today
Capital goods, financial services, energy, and the construction industry would remain in focus in the stock market today. Stocks belonging to these sectors are likely to bring high volatility in the intraday session.
Stocks to Watch Today, 26th August 2025
- Shree Digvijay Cement: Shree Digvijay Cement Adani Group Considers Purchasing Shree Digvijay Cement's Plant and Port. TV support for stock prices if the deal is done. This Shree Digvijay Cement stock news reflects positive momentum in the stock price for today’s session.
- FITCH: FITCH India's rating is supported by its Robust Growth and solid external finances, and FITCH affirms India at BBB- with a stable outlook. Experts considered the FITCH stock news positive for the stock market today.
- NBCC: NBCC Shares of Navratana PSU NBCC rebound from a day's low, with a ₹3,700 crore order from the Rajasthan Government. This positive news for NBCC shares has gained high investor confidence in the stock market today.
- NCC: NCC is an indian based company which is primarily engaged in construction and project activities in the infrastructure sector. It wins the order worth ₹790 cr TV. The NCC price is expected to increase in today’s session because of this positive news.
- Eris Lifesciences: Eris Lifesciences has received approval from ANVISA, which is Brazil's national health regulatory agency. Eris Lifesciences share news may bring a significant increase in its share price.
Technical Levels to Consider
- Support: 24,812.00/24,750.00
- Resistance: 25,033.0/25,060.00
- Support: 55,079.0/55,910.0
- Resistance: 55,418.00/55,624.00
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Also Read : Stock Market Today: Sensex Opened 270.07 Points Up; Nifty Scales 24,951.10 | Check More Updates
FAQs on Stocks to Watch Today
Which share is best to buy today?
Ans. Stocks to watch today (26th August 2025) are:
- Shree Digvijay
- FITCH
- NBCC
- NCC
- Eris Lifesciences
What are the best highlighted stocks for today?
Ans. Shares Recommended by the Brokerages for Today, 26th August 2025 are:
- Titan (Target Price ₹4,200 by Bernstein)
- Paytm (Target Price ₹1,200 by Bernstein)
- DMart (Target Price ₹6,408 by CLSA)
- HDFC Life (Target Price ₹890 by MS)
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