India: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight

Market Cap	Daily Gainers	Daily Losers	Average Return	Total Stocks
Large Cap	191	158	0.42%	350
Mid Cap	213	208	0.21%	424
Small Cap	1,092	820	0.66%	1,945

Indian Market Gains for 4th Day, Driven by Reforms & Sector Wins

Market Sentiment: mixed

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Importance Score: 7/10

Reasoning

The market showed overall gains with positive developments in GST, defense, and infrastructure. However, initial dips, FII selling, potential tariffs, and investment scams introduce cautionary elements, resulting in a mixed sentiment.

Key Takeaway

Despite initial dips and some cautionary signals, the Indian market demonstrated strength today driven by domestic reforms and sector-specific wins, but investors should remain vigilant about global cues, potential tariffs, and emerging investment scams.

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Today, the Indian market showed resilience, ending the day with gains for the fourth day in a row! The Sensex climbed 213.45 points, a 0.26% increase, closing at 81,857.84, while the Nifty rose 69.90 points (0.28%) to finish at 25,050.55 – reclaiming the 25,000 mark after almost a month.
Positive Reforms & Sector Strength: The market’s positive momentum is largely thanks to optimism surrounding sweeping GST reforms and easing geopolitical concerns. We saw particularly strong performance in the IT sector, jumping 2.69%, and FMCG gaining 1.39%. Infosys specifically surged nearly 4%, adding 165 points to the Sensex and hitting ₹1,495 per share.
Defense & Infrastructure Boost: A huge win for the defense sector! The government approved a ₹62,000 crore order for 97 LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter jets, which is expected to benefit HAL and other defense companies like BEL and BDL. We also saw positive movement in infrastructure with IRFC sanctioning a ₹199.7 crore loan for the Surat Multi-Modal Transport Hub and SRM Contractors securing new projects worth ₹174 crore, with their Q1 profits up 167.30% year-on-year.
Mixed Signals & Cautionary Notes: The day wasn’t without its bumps. The market initially dipped, with the Sensex falling 146.64 points in early trade, reacting to weak global cues and anticipation of key economic announcements from China and the US. Plus, the Nifty Bank index actually closed down 0.30% (166.65 points) at 55,698.50. There’s also a potential risk on the horizon – a possible 25% secondary tariff on Indian goods could limit future gains.
Investor Activity & Warnings: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers of equities today, while increasing their investment in debt. It’s also crucial to be aware of increasing investment scams using deepfake technology – the PIB Fact Check team warned about fraudulent schemes falsely featuring Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Crude oil prices also edged up, with Brent crude rising 0.26% to $65.96 per barrel.

Daily Streak Leaders for August 20, 2025

All (12) Large Cap (4) Mid Cap (4) Small Cap (4)

Stock	Streak	Streak Return
Elitecon \| ELITECON Consumer Defensive \| Large Cap	15 days ↑	97.75%
Elitecon continues its remarkable run with a 15-day winning streak (184.65 → 365.15), delivering 97.8% gains. Financial performance remains steady with 5.2B revenue yielding 720.8M profit (Qtr ending Jun 2025). The 13.7% margin suggests room for growth as operations scale.
HDFC Life Insurance \| HDFCLIFE Financial Services \| Large Cap	10 days ↑	8.51%
HDFC Life Insurance is on fire with an unstoppable a 10-day winning streak (734.10 → 796.55), delivering 8.5% gains. With 294.7B revenue generating only 5.5B profit (1.9% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
Apar Industries \| APARINDS Industrials \| Large Cap	5 days ↓	-5.50%
Apar Industries sees continued selling pressure through a 5-day decline (8,840.00 → 8,353.50), down 5.5%. Weak margins on 50.8B revenue with only 2.6B profit (5.2% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
Torrent Power \| TORNTPOWER Utilities \| Large Cap	4 days ↓	-5.97%
Torrent Power takes a breather following a 4-day decline (1,366.90 → 1,285.30), down 6.0%. Revenue of 79.1B provides a foundation, but 7.4B net income (9.4% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 highlights operational challenges that need addressing.
R RRP Semiconductor \| RRP Financial Services \| Mid Cap	15 days ↑	31.94%
B Blue Pearl \| BPAGRI Consumer Cyclical \| Mid Cap	15 days ↑	31.85%
Blue Pearl is on fire with an unstoppable a 15-day winning streak (78.75 → 103.83), delivering 31.8% gains. With 117.9M revenue generating only 2.6M profit (2.2% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
Galaxy Surfactants \| GALAXYSURF Basic Materials \| Mid Cap	14 days ↓	-17.08%
Galaxy Surfactants experiences extended pressure with a 14-day decline (2,635.20 → 2,185.10), down 17.1%. Weak margins on 12.8B revenue with only 794.9M profit (6.2% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
Kirloskar Pneumatic \| KIRLPNU Industrials \| Mid Cap	5 days ↓	-2.79%
Kirloskar Pneumatic navigates difficult waters with a 5-day decline (1,303.00 → 1,266.60), down 2.8%. Weak margins on 2.8B revenue with only 253.0M profit (9.0% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
S SWAN DEFENCE N HEVY \| SWANDEF Industrials \| Small Cap	15 days ↑	97.92%
SWAN DEFENCE N HEVY dominates the market with an impressive a 15-day winning streak (188.06 → 372.20), delivering 97.9% gains. Despite 49.1M in revenue and - 228.9M loss (-466.2% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.
East India Drums \| EASTINDIA Consumer Cyclical \| Small Cap	15 days ↑	97.86%
East India Drums continues its remarkable run with a 15-day winning streak (71.62 → 141.71), delivering 97.9% gains. With 658.2M revenue generating only 12.7M profit (1.9% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
Aayush Wellness \| AAYUSH Consumer Defensive \| Small Cap	15 days ↓	-47.97%
Aayush Wellness experiences extended pressure with a 15-day decline (218.80 → 113.85), down 48.0%. Weak margins on 223.5M revenue with only 11.0M profit (4.9% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
Murae Organisor \| MURAE Healthcare \| Small Cap	15 days ↓	-46.08%
Murae Organisor experiences extended pressure with a 15-day decline (1.02 → 0.55), down 46.1%. Weak margins on 5.2B revenue with only 28.5M profit (0.6% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

India Market Daily Gainers & Losers: August 20, 2025

All (30) Large Cap (10) Mid Cap (10) Small Cap (10)

Top India Stock Gainers (August 20, 2025)

Stock	Day Open	Day Close	Daily Change	Volume	Daily Volume
Ola Electric \| OLAELEC Consumer Cyclical \| Large Cap	₹45.40	₹53.21	18.69%	1.11B	1.11B
G Godfrey Phillips \| GODFRYPHLP Consumer Defensive \| Large Cap	₹9,850.50	₹11,064.00	12.83%	2.33M	2.33M
Aegis Logistics \| AEGISLOG Energy \| Large Cap	₹698.95	₹737.40	5.72%	1.19M	1.19M
Aegis Logistics \| AEGISCHEM Energy \| Large Cap	₹698.95	₹737.40	5.72%	1.19M	1.19M
ITC Hotels \| ITCHOTELS Consumer Cyclical \| Large Cap	₹234.50	₹246.04	5.28%	7.76M	7.76M
Carborundum \| CARBORUNIV Industrials \| Mid Cap	₹870.05	₹990.25	13.82%	4.79M	4.79M
Intellect Design \| INTELLECT Technology \| Mid Cap	₹906.40	₹987.70	8.96%	2.33M	2.33M
I INTEGRATED PERSONN \| IPSL.SM Unknown \| Mid Cap	₹360.00	₹359.00	7.97%	1.50K	1.50K
Kingfa Science \| KINGFA Basic Materials \| Mid Cap	₹4,270.00	₹4,570.20	6.58%	72.85K	72.85K
Rashtriya Chemicals \| RCF Basic Materials \| Mid Cap	₹150.06	₹157.30	5.34%	8.20M	8.20M
Z Zuari Industries \| ZUARIIND Industrials \| Small Cap	₹292.70	₹348.90	20.00%	1.54M	1.54M
I Ikio Lighting \| IKIO Technology \| Small Cap	₹195.50	₹234.13	20.00%	3.10M	3.10M
Dynamic Cables \| DYCL Industrials \| Small Cap	₹422.45	₹480.00	20.00%	4.41M	4.41M
Wardwizard \| WARDINMOBI Consumer Cyclical \| Small Cap	₹10.49	₹12.44	19.96%	2.54M	2.54M
M Mahindra EPC \| MAHEPC Industrials \| Small Cap	₹158.00	₹181.70	17.78%	6.44M	6.44M

Biggest India Stock Losers (August 20, 2025)

Stock	Day Open	Day Close	Daily Change	Volume	Daily Volume
Aurobindo Pharma \| AUROPHARMA Healthcare \| Large Cap	₹1,070.00	₹1,046.40	-3.97%	4.61M	4.61M
Hyundai Motor India \| HYUNDAI Consumer Cyclical \| Large Cap	₹2,581.00	₹2,488.10	-3.61%	1.86M	1.86M
COHANCE LIFESCIENCES \| COHANCE Healthcare \| Large Cap	₹920.00	₹894.75	-2.79%	262.82K	262.82K
A Aditya Birla Real \| ABREL Basic Materials \| Large Cap	₹1,868.50	₹1,804.50	-2.70%	262.12K	262.12K
Bharat Forge \| BHARATFORG Consumer Cyclical \| Large Cap	₹1,194.40	₹1,158.90	-2.49%	598.35K	598.35K
Nazara Technologies \| NAZARA Communication Services \| Mid Cap	₹1,350.00	₹1,219.40	-12.88%	10.93M	10.93M
Sterlite \| STLTECH Technology \| Mid Cap	₹137.19	₹128.90	-6.31%	3.79M	3.79M
Tilaknagar \| TI Consumer Defensive \| Mid Cap	₹524.00	₹495.80	-5.98%	3.59M	3.59M
Ather Energy \| ATHERENERG Consumer Cyclical \| Mid Cap	₹436.05	₹416.65	-4.43%	1.58M	1.58M
Belrise Industries \| BELRISE Consumer Cyclical \| Mid Cap	₹156.00	₹148.27	-4.01%	25.52M	25.52M
Alliance Integrated \| AIML Industrials \| Small Cap	₹2.48	₹1.99	-19.76%	5.21M	5.21M
Jost's Engineering \| JOSTS Industrials \| Small Cap	₹375.00	₹359.00	-12.22%	94.30K	94.30K
Hind Rectifiers \| HIRECT Industrials \| Small Cap	₹2,048.80	₹1,832.00	-9.99%	323.91K	323.91K
Vardhman Polytex \| VARDMNPOLY Consumer Cyclical \| Small Cap	₹10.26	₹9.42	-9.42%	1.78M	1.78M
Kesar Petro Products \| KESARPE Basic Materials \| Small Cap	₹33.00	₹30.17	-8.19%	547.73K	547.73K

Most Active India Stocks on August 20, 2025

All (15) Large Cap (5) Mid Cap (5) Small Cap (5)

Stock	Day Open	Day Close	Daily Change	Volume	Daily Volume
Ola Electric \| OLAELEC Consumer Cyclical \| Large Cap	₹45.40	₹53.21	18.69%	1.11B	1.11B
Vodafone Idea \| IDEA Communication Services \| Large Cap	₹6.61	₹6.79	3.19%	546.08M	546.08M
Suzlon Energy \| SUZLON Industrials \| Large Cap	₹59.65	₹59.85	0.44%	58.98M	58.98M
ETERNAL LIMITED \| ETERNAL Consumer Cyclical \| Large Cap	₹322.40	₹326.55	1.59%	55.73M	55.73M
Yes Bank \| YESBANK Financial Services \| Large Cap	₹19.34	₹19.36	0.05%	40.80M	40.80M
Jayaswal Neco \| JAYNECOIND Basic Materials \| Mid Cap	₹63.55	₹63.39	0.16%	66.11M	66.11M
Jaiprakash Power \| JPPOWER Utilities \| Mid Cap	₹19.48	₹19.05	-0.57%	45.74M	45.74M
PC Jeweller \| PCJEWELLER Consumer Cyclical \| Mid Cap	₹13.10	₹13.05	-0.61%	40.36M	40.36M
Infibeam Avenues \| INFIBEAM Technology \| Mid Cap	₹15.98	₹16.62	4.79%	28.89M	28.89M
Belrise Industries \| BELRISE Consumer Cyclical \| Mid Cap	₹156.00	₹148.27	-4.01%	25.52M	25.52M
S Sunshine Capital \| SCL Financial Services \| Small Cap	₹0.21	₹0.23	4.55%	94.68M	94.68M
EaseMyTrip Planners \| EASEMYTRIP Consumer Cyclical \| Small Cap	₹9.15	₹9.66	6.62%	79.06M	79.06M
GTL Infrastructure \| GTLINFRA Technology \| Small Cap	₹1.51	₹1.53	1.32%	58.19M	58.19M
Delta \| DELTACORP Consumer Cyclical \| Small Cap	₹89.99	₹93.90	1.10%	40.56M	40.56M
Jamna Auto \| JAMNAAUTO Consumer Cyclical \| Small Cap	₹105.00	₹106.54	3.52%	38.95M	38.95M