Sensex, Nifty Drop Pre-Market; Banks, Midcaps, Smallcaps Lead Decline | Aug 26, 2025
Sensex and Nifty open sharply lower on August 26, 2025. Banks, midcaps, smallcaps see heavy profit booking while volatility rises. Stay alert to risk and sector trends.
Sensex, Nifty Fall Sharply Pre-Market; Banks, Midcaps, Smallcaps Lead Decline | August 26, 2025, 9:20 AM IST
Indian equities opened decidedly lower Tuesday, August 26, 2025, as broad-based profit booking and global sell-off weighed on sentiment. Sensex plunged 521.64 points (-0.64%) to 81,114.27 and Nifty 50 fell 158.40 points (-0.63%) to 24,809.35 in pre-market action. Banks, midcaps, and smallcaps were the worst hit amid rising volatility.
Pre-Market Snapshot – 9:20 AM IST
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 81,114.27 | -521.64 | -0.64% |
| NIFTY 50 | 24,809.35 | -158.40 | -0.63% |
| NIFTY BANK | 54,674.60 | -464.70 | -0.84% |
| NIFTY IT | 36,232.65 | -47.40 | -0.13% |
| India VIX | 12.14 | +0.38 | +3.23% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 57,182.85 | -518.65 | -0.90% |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 17,744.95 | -166.60 | -0.93% |
Market News, Trends, & Risks
- Heavy selloff across sectors: Major profit booking hit banks (-0.84%), midcaps (-0.90%), and smallcaps (-0.93%) as traders reacted to global risk signals.
- Rising volatility: India VIX jumped over 3%, flagging increased nervousness and heightened risk of further intraday swings.
- IT shows resilience: Nifty IT outperformed broader selling (-0.13%), backed by recent earnings momentum and safe-haven trade.
- Macro caution: Risk aversion persists amid external headwinds, FII selling, and uncertainty over upcoming macro data. Defensives and large-caps may see relative outperformance if selling deepens.
Predictions & Watchpoints
- Key levels: Nifty 50 support near 24,750; resistances at 24,900–25,000. Sensex downside open towards 80,800 if selling intensifies.
- Risk management: Increased volatility calls for disciplined position sizing and tight stop-losses—avoid chasing trades amid whipsaws.
- Sector focus: Watch IT and select defensives for stability; broader market recovery possible only after signs of selling exhaustion and VIX reversal.
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