Weekly Market Wrap (week ending 29 August 2026): Nifty at 24,175.65, IT Leads Sectors and What to Watch Next Week
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Weekly stock market review for the week ending 29 August 2026: Nifty and Sensex levels, sector winners and losers, institutional flows, commodities, crypto and the calendar for next week.
Quick summary
Nifty 50
24,175.65
+0.35%
Best sector
IT
+3.08%
The week in one screen — week ending 29 August 2026
The Nifty 50 closed the week at 24,175.65 (+0.35% in the latest session), gained into the close. Breadth across our tracked large caps finished at 30 advancing against 19 declining.
Index scorecard
| Index | Level | Change | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY 50 | 24,175.65 | +84.80 | +0.35% |
| BANK NIFTY | 57,496.30 | -13.65 | -0.02% |
| NIFTY IT | 31,281.70 | +1,060.55 | +3.39% |
| NIFTY NEXT 50 | 74,159.15 | -188.30 | -0.25% |
| MIDCAP 50 | 18,405.80 | +44.05 | +0.24% |
| INDIA VIX | 10.68 | -0.39 | -3.65% |
Sector winners and losers
| Sector | Average change | Advances | Declines |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT | +3.08% | 5 | 0 |
| Pharma | +0.61% | 5 | 0 |
| Auto | +0.32% | 3 | 2 |
| Metal | +0.31% | 1 | 2 |
| Consumer | +0.27% | 2 | 1 |
| Telecom | +0.22% | 1 | 0 |
| Energy | +0.22% | 5 | 1 |
| Infra | +0.02% | 1 | 2 |
| FMCG | -0.13% | 3 | 2 |
| Financials | -0.14% | 3 | 6 |
| Materials | -0.75% | 1 | 3 |
The week's standout large caps
| Stock | Sector | Price (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERV LT | IT | 2,342.00 | +4.00% |
| TECH MAHINDRA LIMITED | IT | 1,640.90 | +3.41% |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | IT | 1,144.00 | +2.90% |
| HCL TECHNOLOGIES LTD | IT | 1,316.10 | +2.59% |
| WIPRO LTD | IT | 180.95 | +2.51% |
| DIVI S LABORATORIES LTD | Pharma | 9,239.00 | +1.94% |
Institutional flows
Foreign investors ended the latest session net sellers of ₹5,040 crore in the cash segment. Sustained direction here, rather than one session, is what sets the tone for index heavyweights in the coming week.
Commodities and currency
| Contract | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 1,56,250.00 | -1.76% |
| Silver | 2,36,651.00 | -1.69% |
| Crude Oil | 7,987.00 | +0.29% |
| Natural Gas | 275.80 | -0.11% |
| Copper | 1,381.60 | +0.15% |
| Zinc | 432.05 | -0.73% |
Global benchmarks
| Index | Level | % change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 (US) | 7,711.76 | +0.49% |
| Nasdaq Composite (US) | 26,402.42 | +0.85% |
| Dow Jones (US) | 53,559.99 | +0.53% |
| FTSE 100 (UK) | 10,824.26 | +0.07% |
| DAX (Germany) | 26,569.99 | +1.66% |
| Nikkei 225 (Japan) | 66,405.56 | +1.34% |
| Hang Seng (Hong Kong) | 25,584.79 | -1.63% |
| Shanghai Composite (China) | 3,952.18 | +1.81% |
What to watch next week
Key inputs for the coming week are the earnings still to be filed, institutional flow direction, crude and the rupee, global central bank commentary, and monthly F&O expiry positioning. On the charts the reference band stays the Nifty's recent high and low, while gold futures at ₹1,56,250.00 remain the risk-off gauge to track.
Key takeaways
- Nifty 50: 24,175.65 (+0.35%) — higher at the time of writing
- Best sector: IT (+3.08%) — higher at the time of writing
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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- NSE and BSE board data via our exchange data feed
- Global index, commodity and currency quotes from the Yahoo Finance market 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
What is the story behind weekly Market Wrap (week ending 29 August 2026): Nifty at 24,175.65, IT Leads Sectors and What to Watch Next Week?
Weekly stock market review for the week ending 29 August 2026: Nifty and Sensex levels, sector winners and losers, institutional flows, commodities, crypto and the calendar for next week.
What are the key points on the week in one screen — week ending 29 August 2026?
The Nifty 50 closed the week at 24,175.65 (+0.35% in the latest session), gained into the close. Breadth across our tracked large caps finished at 30 advancing against 19 declining.
How significant is institutional flows?
Foreign investors ended the latest session net sellers of ₹5,040 crore in the cash segment. Sustained direction here, rather than one session, is what sets the tone for index heavyweights in the coming week.
What to watch next week?
Key inputs for the coming week are the earnings still to be filed, institutional flow direction, crude and the rupee, global central bank commentary, and monthly F&O expiry positioning.
What does key takeaways mean for investors?
Nifty 50: 24,175.65 (+0.35%) — higher at the time of writing. Best sector: IT (+3.08%) — higher at the time of writing.
What should you know about 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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