Sector Performance Today (27 August 2026): Infra Leads, Telecom Lags — Heatmap, Breadth and Most Active Stocks
Quick answer
Sector-wise market performance for 27 August 2026: Infra up +0.95% and Telecom at -1.27%, with advance-decline breadth, sector indices and the most active large caps.
Generated from exchange and market-data feeds by the TrendRipperX Data Desk. Prices can be delayed; this report describes price moves and does not claim to know why a stock moved.
Quick summary
Leading sector
Infra
+0.95%
Lagging sector
Telecom
-1.27%
Breadth
16 up / 32 down
Which sectors moved on 27 August 2026
Infra was the strongest pocket at an average +0.95% across our large-cap universe, while Telecom was the weakest at -1.27%. Market breadth stood at 16 advances against 32 declines out of 50 tracked names, with the Nifty 50 at 24,090.85 (-0.49%). Data is as of 05:00 pm IST.
Sector heatmap
| Sector | Average change | Advances | Declines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infra | +0.95% | 2 | 1 |
| Pharma | +0.46% | 4 | 1 |
| Consumer | +0.09% | 2 | 1 |
| Financials | -0.13% | 5 | 5 |
| FMCG | -0.38% | 0 | 5 |
| Auto | -0.54% | 1 | 4 |
| IT | -0.55% | 1 | 4 |
| Energy | -0.57% | 0 | 5 |
| Materials | -0.67% | 1 | 2 |
| Metal | -1.25% | 0 | 3 |
| Telecom | -1.27% | 0 | 1 |
NSE sector indices
| Index | Level | % change |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | 57,509.95 | -0.48% |
| IT | 30,221.15 | -0.32% |
| Auto | 28,883.50 | -0.40% |
| FMCG | 47,030.45 | -0.47% |
| Pharma | 26,848.75 | +0.83% |
| Metal | 13,425.20 | -0.87% |
| Energy | 38,103.95 | +0.01% |
| Financials | 26,280.65 | -0.40% |
| Realty | 909.60 | -0.06% |
| Media | 1,596.70 | -0.90% |
| PSU Bank | 8,587.80 | -0.95% |
| Infra | 9,237.80 | -0.55% |
Most active stocks by volume
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC BANK LTD | 711.00 | -2.28% | 4,65,15,020 |
| TATA STEEL LIMITED | 186.80 | -0.65% | 4,09,21,836 |
| KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD | 424.20 | +1.77% | 3,29,14,085 |
| NTPC LTD | 330.90 | -1.12% | 1,29,11,842 |
| ICICI BANK LTD. | 1,443.00 | +0.90% | 1,15,39,716 |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | 1,282.20 | -1.23% | 1,12,71,497 |
| OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORP. | 232.00 | -0.09% | 1,12,19,541 |
| ITC LTD | 269.00 | -0.46% | 88,34,890 |
Strongest closes (near the day's high)
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Position in day range |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADANI ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 3,169.00 | +1.80% | 100% |
| CIPLA LTD | 1,420.00 | +1.22% | 100% |
| EICHER MOTORS LTD | 8,100.00 | +0.80% | 95% |
| ADANI PORT & SEZ LTD | 1,714.00 | +1.31% | 82% |
| INDUSIND BANK LIMITED | 1,002.90 | -0.11% | 78% |
| KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD | 424.20 | +1.77% | 72% |
Weakest closes (near the day's low)
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Position in day range |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIPRO LTD | 176.40 | -0.54% | 0% |
| STATE BANK OF INDIA | 1,042.90 | -0.87% | 0% |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | 1,282.20 | -1.23% | 0% |
| MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD | 3,330.00 | -2.05% | 0% |
| HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD | 548.00 | -0.91% | 0% |
| GRASIM INDUSTRIES LTD | 3,258.00 | -1.29% | 0% |
Session takeaways
- Market pulse reads 31/100 — risk-off.
- NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 24,090.85 (-0.49%).
- Breadth in the large-cap universe: 16 advancing vs 32 declining, a negative bias.
- Infra leads sectors at +0.95%, while Telecom lags at -1.27%.
- Top large-cap gainer: ADANI ENTERPRISES LIMITED +1.80%.
- Biggest laggard: HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LTD -2.83%.
- Gold futures at ₹1,58,638 (-0.65%).
- Gap scanner: 6 large caps opened above the previous close, 6 below; widest intraday swing is HINDALCO at 4.08%.
How to read sector rotation
Sector leadership tells you where money is rotating, which matters more than a single index print. Broad breadth with two or three sectors leading is a healthy trend; a rising index with negative breadth is usually narrow, index-heavyweight driven and fragile. Stocks closing in the top quarter of their day range show buyers in control into the close, and heavy volume confirms the move.
Key takeaways
- Leading sector: Infra (+0.95%) — higher at the time of writing
- Lagging sector: Telecom (-1.27%) — lower at the time of writing
- Breadth: 16 up / 32 down
About this report
Every figure on this page is read from a primary source at the timestamp shown — exchange boards for equities and indices, the exchange bid book for IPOs, published association rates for bullion, and consolidated exchange quotes for crypto — with no estimation or third-party commentary. Historical fields such as trailing returns and 52-week extremes are computed on the adjusted daily series so splits and bonuses do not create false gaps. A timestamp outside market hours reflects the last traded or last published value, not a live tick.
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Sources
- NSE India equity and sector index board data via our exchange data feed
- TrendRipperX market dashboard
“This report is generated automatically from live exchange and official association data at the time stamped above. Prices move continuously — verify on the source before acting. Nothing here is investment advice.”
Frequently asked questions
Sector Performance Today (27 August 2026): Infra Leads, Telecom Lags — Heatmap, Breadth and Most Active Stocks — what exactly happened?
Sector-wise market performance for 27 August 2026: Infra up +0.95% and Telecom at -1.27%, with advance-decline breadth, sector indices and the most active large caps.
Which sectors moved on 27 August 2026?
Infra was the strongest pocket at an average +0.95% across our large-cap universe, while Telecom was the weakest at -1.27%. Market breadth stood at 16 advances against 32 declines out of 50 tracked names, with the Nifty 50 at 24,090.85 (-0.49%). Data is as of 05:00 pm IST.
What should you know about session takeaways?
Market pulse reads 31/100 — risk-off. NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 24,090.85 (-0.49%). Breadth in the large-cap universe: 16 advancing vs 32 declining, a negative bias. Infra leads sectors at +0.95%, while Telecom lags at -1.27%. Top large-cap gainer: ADANI ENTERPRISES LIMITED +1.80%.
How to read sector rotation?
Sector leadership tells you where money is rotating, which matters more than a single index print. Broad breadth with two or three sectors leading is a healthy trend; a rising index with negative breadth is usually narrow, index-heavyweight driven and fragile.
What does key takeaways mean for investors?
Leading sector: Infra (+0.95%) — higher at the time of writing. Lagging sector: Telecom (-1.27%) — lower at the time of writing. Breadth: 16 up / 32 down.
What are the key points on about this report?
Every figure on this page is read from a primary source at the timestamp shown — exchange boards for equities and indices, the exchange bid book for IPOs, published association rates for bullion, and consolidated exchange quotes for crypto — with no estimation or third-party commentary.
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