Sensex, Nifty Rebound; IT Soars, Midcap and Smallcap Extend Gains | Aug 20, 2025
Sensex, Nifty rise by early afternoon on August 20, 2025, led by a surge in IT stocks. Midcap, smallcap indices also advance; banks remain sluggish. See latest trends.
Sensex, Nifty Rebound as IT Soars, Midcap and Smallcap Indices Extend Gains | August 20, 2025, 1:30 PM IST
Indian equities bounced back strongly by early afternoon Wednesday, August 20, 2025, led by a spectacular rally in IT stocks and renewed appetite for midcaps and smallcaps. Sensex jumped 179.46 points (+0.22%) to 81,823.85, while Nifty 50 advanced 57.95 points (+0.23%) to 25,038.60. Risk-on tone returned despite sluggish bank stocks and an uptick in volatility.
Market Snapshot – 1:25 PM IST
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 81,823.85 | +179.46 | +0.22% |
| NIFTY 50 | 25,038.60 | +57.95 | +0.23% |
| NIFTY BANK | 55,685.75 | -179.40 | -0.32% |
| NIFTY IT | 35,589.10 | +832.40 | +2.39% |
| India VIX | 11.86 | +0.07 | +0.59% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 57,912.35 | +247.70 | +0.43% |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 17,965.40 | +51.10 | +0.29% |
Latest Market News, Sector Trends & Insights
- IT sector surges: Nifty IT soared over 2.3%, powering the day's recovery amid strong global tech cues and fresh buying in large-cap tech names.
- Midcap, smallcap momentum: Continued interest in midcap (+0.43%) and smallcap (+0.29%) shares expanded market breadth, with domestic institutions leading buying in select growth sectors.
- Banks underperform: Nifty Bank dropped 0.32% as profit-taking and rotation into risk assets hurt leading financial names.
- Volatility ticks up: India VIX edged higher but stayed below 12, suggesting measured moves and moderate risk-on sentiment.
- Broader market recovery: Cap goods, healthcare, and consumer sectors joined the rebound, counterbalancing earlier profit booking in energy and metals.
Predictions & What to Watch
- Nifty watch: Sustained trading above 25,000 could trigger momentum buyers; key support now near 24,950.
- Sector focus: IT, midcap, and smallcap leadership to continue if bullish flows persist. Monitor for sector rotation and possible afternoon profit booking.
- Risk alert: With ongoing volatility, traders should set stop-losses and avoid chasing stretched rallies.
- Macro drivers: Global tech results, FII flows, and upcoming economic releases remain primary market movers.
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