Sensex, Nifty Today on August 18, 2025: Gift Nifty, an early indicator for the Nifty 50, indicated a positive start as it opened 137 points higher at 24,792, compared to the previous close of 24,655.
The Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, began the day on a subdued note on Thursday, August 14, 2025, amid mixed global cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 718.13 points to start the session at 81,315.79; the Nifty was zoomed 306.9 points to open at 24,938.20. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 80,597.66 and the Nifty 50 at 24,631.30. Similarly, there is action in the broader indices. While the BSE Midcap was up by 423.36 points in the early trading session, the BSE Smallcap index gained 551.89 points or 1.07 per cent to trade at 52,340.77.ย
In early trade, 1,567 stocks in the Nifty pack were trading in the green, while 559 were trading in the red. Eighty-six stocks remained unchanged.ย ย
What did Gift Nifty indicate?
Gift Nifty, an early indicator for the Nifty 50, indicated a positive start as it opened 137 points higher at 24,792, compared to the previous close of 24,655.ย
Asian Markets Today
Meanwhile, Asian markets edged higher on Monday, with the Nikkei 225 gaining 441.69 points, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumped 100.94 points or 0.40 per cent. On the other hand, South Korea’s Kospi traded in the red with a fall of 38.68 points. Shanghai’s SSE Composite index was up by 43.73 points or 1.18 per cent.ย