Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 718 points, Nifty above 24,900, Auto Index gains 3.28% on expected GST cut
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. Mumbai: 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.…