Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, after surrendering their early intraday gains. Weakness in Reliance Industries and IT stocks dragged the benchmarks down, resulting in a cautious close for the domestic equity market. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 183.15 points, or 0.24%, to settle at 77,472.94, while the 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 126.80 points, or 0.52%, to finish at 24,207.75. The trading session remained volatile, with the Sensex moving through a 513.9-point range.
It touched an intraday high of 77,986.84 before falling to 77,472.94, its closing level. This reversal indicates that selling pressure intensified as the session progressed, preventing the benchmark from sustaining early gains. The decline in major indices reflected ongoing pressure on the stock market, particularly from heavyweight counters and the IT sector. Both benchmarks closing in negative territory highlighted a cautious trading environment among investors. The Sensex's close at its day's low underscored the late-session weakness.
