SENSEX 77,537.72
+ 628.04
NIFTY 24,231.85
+ 153.55
CRUDEOIL 8,298.00
Stock Market Highlights Today, Aug 20: Sensex, Nifty snap losing streak as IT and financial stocks drive broad-based gains
Sensex Today, Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights 20 August 2026: Indian equities snapped their losing streak on Thursday, with the Sensex rising 628.04 points, or 0.82 per cent, to 77,537.72 and the Nifty 50 gaining 153.55 points, or 0.64 per cent, to 24,231.85.
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Indian Sensex rose 0.82% and Nifty 50 +0.64% on August 20, with IT stocks leading after US Treasury eased bond-market concerns via buyback plans. Better credit sentiment boosts tech valuations and risk appetite, though elevated crude prices and regulatory scrutiny limit upside.
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