NSE Market Intelligence
EOD Market Report
2026-08-25 · generated 2026-08-25 19:42 IST · 15m Bars from PostgreSQL
Range-Bound Session
Index movement stayed contained; leadership quality matters.
NIFTY
24,166.95 · -0.07%
Range 24,115.55 - 24,198.10
BANKNIFTY
57,358.55 · 0.00%
Range 57,231.65 - 57,653.85
Best Breadth Hour
11:00
+68.4% advancers
Weakest Breadth Hour
10:00
+35.1% advancers
Market Pulse
Stored universe57 stocks
Volume peak12:00 · 184.6L
Leading sectorIT - Services +6.28%
Pressure sectorMinerals & Mining -3.02%
Breadth Swing
+35.1% to +68.4%
10:00 trough, 11:00 expansion
Source Trail
15m Bars
PostgreSQL intraday.ohlcv_bars · commentary grounded in computed facts
Market Desk Commentary
Event Log
09:00
Opening tone
NIFTY -0.19%, BANKNIFTY +0.23%; breadth 26 advances vs 31 declines.
NIFTY -0.19%, BANKNIFTY +0.23%; breadth 26 advances vs 31 declines.
10:00
Breadth trough
Only +35.1% of moving stocks advanced; this was the broadest risk-off phase.
Only +35.1% of moving stocks advanced; this was the broadest risk-off phase.
11:00
Breadth expansion
Advancers improved to +68.4%, confirming the strongest recovery window.
Advancers improved to +68.4%, confirming the strongest recovery window.
12:00
Highest participation
Stored universe volume peaked at 18,463,590 shares; watch whether this marked distribution or accumulation.
Stored universe volume peaked at 18,463,590 shares; watch whether this marked distribution or accumulation.
day
NIFTY range
High 24,198.10 near 09:15, low 24,115.55 near 10:15.
High 24,198.10 near 09:15, low 24,115.55 near 10:15.
day
BANKNIFTY range
High 57,653.85, low 57,231.65; closed 0.00% from open.
High 57,653.85, low 57,231.65; closed 0.00% from open.
14:00
Closing tone
NIFTY +0.04%, BANKNIFTY -0.03%; late breadth 22 / 23.
NIFTY +0.04%, BANKNIFTY -0.03%; late breadth 22 / 23.
NIFTY · Candlestick Tape
BANKNIFTY · Candlestick Tape
Hourly Advance / Decline
Sector Heatmap
Participation Bubble Chart
Bubble size represents stored intraday volume. X-axis is day move; Y-axis is latest technical score where available.
Hour-By-Hour Tape
| Hour | NIFTY | BANKNIFTY | A/D | Adv % | Avg Stock | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | -0.19% | +0.23% | 26 / 31 | +45.6% | -0.13% | 182.0L |
| 10:00 | 0.00% | +0.03% | 20 / 37 | +35.1% | -0.25% | 143.1L |
| 11:00 | +0.14% | -0.13% | 39 / 18 | +68.4% | +0.28% | 155.0L |
| 12:00 | -0.10% | -0.07% | 21 / 34 | +38.2% | -0.02% | 184.6L |
| 13:00 | 0.00% | -0.07% | 21 / 35 | +37.5% | +0.03% | 60.3L |
| 14:00 | +0.04% | -0.03% | 22 / 23 | +48.9% | +0.02% | 18.7L |
Hourly Leadership And Pressure Points
| Hour | Top Gainers | Top Losers | Volume Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | AMAGI +5.39%, ABDL +1.42%, AIIL +1.33% | ACI -2.37%, AEQUS -2.35%, AKUMS -2.02% | ADANIPOWER 23.6L, AFCONS 20.0L, ITC 14.6L |
| 10:00 | ADANIENT +1.85%, AHLUCONT +1.76%, ADVENTHTL +1.06% | ACI -3.17%, AEROFLEX -2.09%, AETHER -1.39% | SBIN 20.0L, ADANIPOWER 18.0L, HDFCBANK 12.1L |
| 11:00 | ACI +2.73%, AEROENTER +1.78%, AEROPLANE +1.60% | AHLUCONT -1.16%, 63MOONS -0.62%, ADVANCE -0.62% | HDFCBANK 21.0L, SBIN 17.5L, ADANIPOWER 17.2L |
| 12:00 | ADANIGREEN +1.34%, AEROENTER +1.04%, AEQUS +0.92% | ACI -1.04%, AGIIL -0.70%, AKUMS -0.66% | HDFCBANK 32.3L, ABCAPITAL 23.6L, ADANIPOWER 18.0L |
| 13:00 | ADVENTHTL +2.70%, AEROPLANE +1.72%, ACUTAAS +1.54% | AJMERA -1.25%, ADVANCE -0.56%, AEROFLEX -0.53% | ADANIPOWER 13.7L, HDFCBANK 8.6L, ABCAPITAL 2.6L |
| 14:00 | ACUTAAS +0.86%, AEROFLEX +0.82%, ACI +0.59% | AEROENTER -0.93%, AARTIPHARM -0.48%, ACMESOLAR -0.47% | ADANIPOWER 6.2L, AMBUJACEM 1.6L, ABCAPITAL 1.6L |
Top Advancers
| Symbol | Sector | Day % | Volume | Stage | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT - Services | +6.28% | 1.7L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Leisure Services | +4.20% | 1.0L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Unknown | +3.44% | 3.1L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Beverages | +3.42% | 9.8L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | +2.80% | 2.8L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Power | +2.75% | 14.4L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Metals & Minerals Trading | +2.57% | 13.7L | STAGE_2 | BUY | |
| Finance | +2.19% | 4.2L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Power | +2.00% | 9.3L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Fertilizers & Agrochemicals | +1.44% | 1.1L | STAGE_1 | HOLD |
Top Decliners
| Symbol | Sector | Day % | Volume | Stage | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | -4.15% | 1.6L | STAGE_2 | BUY | |
| Chemicals & Petrochemicals | -3.40% | 8.0L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Minerals & Mining | -3.02% | 1.3L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Realty | -2.24% | 2.6L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Gas | -2.18% | 4.0L | STAGE_2 | BUY | |
| Industrial Products | -1.87% | 1.6L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| IT - Software | -1.81% | 1.9L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Agricultural Commercial & Construction Vehicles | -1.74% | 1.2L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Chemicals & Petrochemicals | -1.72% | 1.1L | STAGE_2 | BUY | |
| Realty | -1.54% | 0.9L | STAGE_1 | HOLD |
Most Active Detail Panel
| Most Active | Sector | Day % | Volume | Stage | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | +0.98% | 96.7L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Banks | -0.63% | 88.3L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Banks | +0.29% | 63.1L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| IT - Software | -0.66% | 51.1L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Diversified FMCG | -0.04% | 45.5L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Petroleum Products | -0.16% | 37.4L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| Banks | +0.68% | 36.2L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Finance | -1.27% | 34.1L | STAGE_2 | BUY | |
| Construction | -0.40% | 32.8L | STAGE_4 | SELL | |
| Telecom - Services | -0.16% | 21.6L | STAGE_1 | HOLD | |
| Banks | -0.39% | 18.8L | STAGE_3 | HOLD | |
| IT - Software | -1.37% | 18.6L | STAGE_3 | HOLD |
Stock Detail
Awaiting symbol selection.
Sector Breadth
| Sector | Stocks | Avg Day % | A/D | Adv % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT - Services | 1 | +6.28% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Leisure Services | 1 | +4.20% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Unknown | 1 | +3.44% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Beverages | 1 | +3.42% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Metals & Minerals Trading | 1 | +2.57% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Fertilizers & Agrochemicals | 1 | +1.44% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Healthcare Services | 1 | +1.17% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Food Products | 1 | +1.12% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Power | 4 | +1.10% | 3 / 1 | +75.0% |
| MNC | 1 | +1.05% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Consumer Durables | 1 | +0.74% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
| Transport Infrastructure | 1 | +0.72% | 1 / 0 | +100.0% |
Day Character
On August 25, 2026, the NSE markets exhibited a mixed yet resilient tone. BANKNIFTY ended the session virtually unchanged at 57,358.55, oscillating within a day high of 57,653.85 and a low of 57,231.65, closing 0.00% from its open. Conversely, NIFTY declined marginally by 0.07% to close at 24,166.95, after reaching a high of 24,198.10 early in the session and a low of 24,115.55 later in the morning. The intraday action highlighted a seesaw market as NIFTY's slight decline contrasted with a stabilizing BANKNIFTY.
Hour-By-Hour Story
The session began at 09:00 with a contrasting start as NIFTY dropped 0.19% while BANKNIFTY gained 0.23%. Market breadth was negative with 26 stocks advancing against 31 declines. By 10:00, market sentiment dipped further to a breadth trough, with only 35.1% of stocks advancing, reflecting the widest risk-off inclination. However, at 11:00, the sentiment pivoted positively, with breadth improving to 68.4% advancers, marking the session's strongest rebound. Despite this recovery, NIFTY's positive momentum did not sustain, leading to another decline by 12:00 amidst peak trading volume at 18,463,590 shares. Into the afternoon, a standoffish tone resumed, with closing market breadth almost balanced at 22 advancers to 23 decliners.
Breadth And Participation
The session's breadth noted significant fluctuations. It reached a low at 10:00, indicating widespread selling pressure, but notably recovered by 11:00, showcasing increased optimism. However, the afternoon trading failed to carry forward this positive sentiment, resulting in mixed participation. Volumes peaked at midday, yet the overall market action was marked by indecisiveness.
Leadership And Pressure
Sector-wise, IT - Services led the gains with AMAGI surging 6.28%, making it the top gainer of the day. Leisure Services and Metals & Minerals Trading also posted strong performances, with ADVENTHTL and ADANIENT rising by 4.2% and 2.57%, respectively. However, sectors like Chemicals & Petrochemicals and Minerals & Mining faced significant pressure, dragging down the weaker performers, notably ACI with a 3.4% drop in Chemicals & Petrochemicals.
Next Session Watch
For the next session, watch for sustained leadership from the IT and Leisure sectors which have demonstrated strong relative strength. Meanwhile, any shifts in sentiment within the heavily pressured Chemicals sector could be pivotal, particularly if ACI or similar stocks stabilize after sharp downturns. Breadth consistency and volume dynamics will be critical indicators to watch, particularly if NIFTY and BANKNIFTY's divergence continues to reflect broader indecisive market sentiment.