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Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops 221.44 Points Down; Nifty Scales 24,657.50 | Check More Updates 

Posted by : sachet | Thu Aug 28 2025

Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops 221.44 Points Down; Nifty Scales 24,657.50 | Check More Updates 

 Share Market Today Stock Market Live Updates: The Stock market today dropped by 221.44 points in the BSE Sensex, while NSE Nifty50 traded at 24,682.55 at the opening bell. 

Currently (11:40:05 IST), BSE Sensex is trading at 0.24% or 221.44 points down at 80,158.67. However, Nifty50 trades 0.20% or 58.65 points up to reach 24,657.50.  U.S. stock index futures are trading with mixed notes, while the Nasdaq is trading in the red zone following an adverse reaction from Nvidia after its second-quarter earnings beat market expectations but failed to lift its shares.

Key Considerations for the Stock Market Today

  1. Vodafone Idea shares extend losses, AGR setback.
  2. Investec keeps ‘buy’ rating on RBL Bank, with a target price of ₹300
  3. Jefferies sees GST cut boosting autos, backs M&M, Maruti Hero Moto tops Nifty

Sectoral Outlook in the Stock Market Today

Capital goods, financial services, energy, and the construction industry are expected to 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, 28th August 2025

  • Wockhardt Ltd: Wockhardt Ltd. ICAR Limited has upgraded its company credit ratings, revising the outlook from stable to positive. This Wockhardt Ltd stock news reflects positive momentum in the stock price for today’s session. 
  • NLC India: NLC India on Tuesday announced that it has successfully commissioned the first phase of its 300 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan, Bikaner. Experts considered the FITCH stock news positive for the stock market today. 
  • Auro Impex & Chemicals: Auro Impex & Chemicals has announced its foray into stainless steel pipe manufacturing, expanding the business segments. This positive news for Auro Impex & Chemicals shares has gained high investor confidence in the stock market today. 
  • MRC Agrotech: MRC Agrotech has signed an MoU with Khusi Sansaar on 26th August 2025 for exclusive distribution of nano-agrochemical products in India. The MRC Agrotech price is expected to increase in today’s session because of this positive news. 
  • SMS Pharma: SMS Pharma has received the USFDA EIR with ‘No Action Indicated’ for Central Laboratory Analytical Services in Hyderabad. SMS Pharma share news may bring a significant increase in its share price. 

Technical Levels to Consider

NIFTY 50

  • Support: 24,610.0.0/24,541.00
  • Resistance: 24,804.00/24,892.00

Bank Nifty

  • Support: 54,280.00/54,122.00
  • Resistance: 54,712.00/54,880.00

Key Takeaways

  • The Indian equities are expected to open at a gap up today.
  • Top stocks to watch today, August 28, 2025, include Wockhardt Ltd., NLC India, Auro Impex & Chemicals, MRC Agrotech, etc. 
  • The capital goods, financial, energy, and construction sectors will remain in focus today, August 28, 2025. 

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Disclaimer: Investment in the share market is subject to risk. This news article is for informational purposes only. Conduct your own research before investing in shares and other securities. 

FAQs on Stocks to Watch Today

Which share is best to buy today? 

Ans. Stocks to watch today (28th August 2025) are: 

  • Wockhardt Ltd
  • NLC India
  • Auro Impex & Chemicals
  • MRC Agrotech
  • SMS Pharma

What are the best highlighted stocks for today?

Ans. Shares Recommended by the Brokerages for Today, 28th August 2025 are:

  • Polycab (Target Price ₹8,180 by Jefferies)
  • Coforge (Target Price ₹2,240 by MOSL)
  • Maruti (Target Price ₹14,300 by Nuvama)
  • RBL Bank (Target Price ₹300 by Investec)

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