Daily Stock Market Digest — Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Daily Market Digest — Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Data: last session 25 August 2026 · generated 26 Aug 2026, 08:10 IST. Pairs with the Positional Trading post.

Market Regime — RISK_OFF (risk 38.0/100)

Risk-off regime. Momentum longs are suppressed — the engine switches to long-term quality-value (strong franchises at a discount) and keeps tight stops.

• Nifty below SMA200 (long-term trend down)
• VIX 15.4 < 15 (calm)
• USD index 98.9 < 104.0
• Crude $80.3 (neutral)
• Gold +8.1% in 5 days (risk-off rotation)

Nifty 200-day trend: below SMA200 (trend down).

Index Dashboard — last completed session

Index	Close	Chg	RSI	vs 200-SMA	Session
Nifty 50	₹24,334.55	+0.48%	52.39	below SMA200	2026-08-25
Sensex	₹77,656.09	+0.37%	50.51	below SMA200	2026-08-25
Bank Nifty	₹57,514.20	-0.02%	50.37	above SMA200	2026-08-25

Global & Commodity Cues (previous close)

Instrument	Last	Δ	Date
US S&P 500	7,677.28	+0.32%	2026-08-25
US Nasdaq	26,151.30	+0.66%	2026-08-25
US Dow	53,577.40	+0.30%	2026-08-25
US 10-Yr Yield	4.64	-1.38%	2026-08-25
Crude WTI	80.35	-5.48%	2026-08-25
Brent	85.26	-7.50%	2026-08-25
Gold	4,714.50	+1.59%	2026-08-25
US Dollar Index	98.93	-0.07%	2026-08-25
USD/INR	95.40	-0.34%	2026-08-26

Overnight rates, crude and the dollar frame the Indian open.

Watchlist Movers — last session

Up

Stock	Close	Chg	RSI	Vol	vs 52w
HAL	₹4,920.00	+5.92%	76.29	5.66×	-0.6%
AUROPHARMA	₹1,658.00	+4.35%	65.28	2.00×	-0.3%
GRASIM	₹3,323.00	+3.52%	64.93	2.03×	-0.8%
BEML	₹1,725.10	+3.20%	44.84	1.68×	-24.0%
SBIN	₹1,085.00	+2.84%	68.26	1.38×	-10.5%
BEL	₹399.20	+2.36%	47.2	1.44×	-15.7%
BANKBARODA	₹251.00	+2.20%	51.21	0.97×	-20.4%
TITAN	₹4,998.00	+1.74%	75.42	1.69×	-0.1%

Losers

Stock	Close	Chg	RSI	Vol	vs 52w
POWERGRID	₹270.75	-3.90%	31.33	2.03×	-16.7%
HEROMOTOCO	₹5,550.50	-2.45%	71.04	0.74×	-10.1%
METROPOLIS	₹564.60	-2.11%	48.17	0.80×	-7.3%
ZEEL	₹92.57	-2.09%	36.3	1.08×	-24.0%
TATASTEEL	₹189.30	-1.91%	50.3	0.87×	-13.9%
ICICIPRULI	₹507.00	-1.85%	50.42	1.33×	-28.0%
ALKEM	₹5,587.50	-1.74%	48.71	0.86×	-4.9%
JSWSTEEL	₹1,307.90	-1.66%	62.37	1.27×	-2.0%

Market News — Headlines

• Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline? — Economic Times Markets
• Skyways Air IPO Day 3: GMP indicates 21% listing premium; Issue subscribed 2.46x — Should you subscribe? — Economic Times Markets
• Gaja Alternative Asset shares to list today. Check GMP ahead of debut — Economic Times Markets
• Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty signals a positive start; Asian shares trade higher — Economic Times Markets
• Stocks to buy in 2026 for long term: Cummins India, Indian Hotels among 5 stocks that could give 10-20% return — Economic Times Markets
• Hindustan Copper OFS opens for retail investors today. Should you apply in the metals major's offer? — Economic Times Markets
• Dollar moves in a narrow range ahead of inflation data, Jackson Hole — Economic Times Markets
• Yes, Federal, RBL put dollar bond plans on hold — Economic Times Markets
• Weak monsoon, West Asia risks cloud July-Sept FMCG demand — Economic Times Companies
• Kedaara pumps $200m into ortho support wear maker Tynor — Economic Times Companies
• Minimum wage hikes add to cost pressures for retailers and gig firms ahead of festive season — Economic Times Companies
• Retailers, quick commerce companies limit sugar rush amid stock pain — Economic Times Companies
• Taking Stock: Window to process and sell imported sugar extended — Economic Times Companies
• SC refuses to reopen Class 12 CBSE revaluation portal — Economic Times Companies
• L&T wins ₹5,000-10,000 cr 'major' order to build 3 battery storage projects in Middle East — Economic Times Companies
• ONGC to revive Venezuela oilfield — Economic Times Companies
• Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade on 26 August — Mint Markets
• Gaja Alternative IPO listing date today. GMP hints up to 12% listing pop — Mint Markets
• Nifty outlook for September series: Can the 50-stock index continue its up move? — Mint Markets
• Stock recommendations for 26 August from MarketSmith India — Mint Markets
• The warning bell that saw 2008 coming is ringing again — Mint Markets
• Raja Venkatraman recommends three stocks for 26 August — Mint Markets
• Gold Holds Five-Day Gain as Oil Drop Eases Inflation Concerns — Mint Markets
• Gold Edges Up After Four-Day Gain as Traders Eye Treasury Moves — Mint Markets

Stock Coverage Notes — per covered name

Notes reflect what the news-intent classifier flagged for each stock that appeared in today's feeds.

Governance / regulatory / legal watch

BEL — The warning bell that saw 2008 coming is ringing again
Regulatory/legal news — was applied a risk penalty and can veto the name for picks (news-risk rule).

HAL — Dollar moves in a narrow range ahead of inflation data, Jackson Hole
Regulatory/legal news — was applied a risk penalty and can veto the name for picks (news-risk rule).

HAL — Weak monsoon, West Asia risks cloud July-Sept FMCG demand
Regulatory/legal news — was applied a risk penalty and can veto the name for picks (news-risk rule).

HAL — SC refuses to reopen Class 12 CBSE revaluation portal
Regulatory/legal news — was applied a risk penalty and can veto the name for picks (news-risk rule).

LTIM — ONGC to revive Venezuela oilfield
Regulatory/legal news — was applied a risk penalty and can veto the name for picks (news-risk rule).

LT — Gaja Alternative Asset shares to list today. Check GMP ahead of debut
Regulatory/legal news — was applied a risk penalty and can veto the name for picks (news-risk rule).

LT — Dollar moves in a narrow range ahead of inflation data, Jackson Hole
Regulatory/legal news — was applied a risk penalty and can veto the name for picks (news-risk rule).

LT — L&T wins ₹5,000-10,000 cr 'major' order to build 3 battery storage projects in Middle East
Regulatory/legal news — was applied a risk penalty and can veto the name for picks (news-risk rule).

LT — ONGC to revive Venezuela oilfield
Regulatory/legal news — was applied a risk penalty and can veto the name for picks (news-risk rule).

LT — Gaja Alternative IPO listing date today. GMP hints up to 12% listing pop
Regulatory/legal news — was applied a risk penalty and can veto the name for picks (news-risk rule).

ONGC — ONGC to revive Venezuela oilfield
Regulatory/legal news — was applied a risk penalty and can veto the name for picks (news-risk rule).

Open positions — journal

Ticker	Entry	Stop	T1	T2	Status
ABB.NS	₹7,645.00	₹7,368.02	₹7,977.37	₹8,198.95	open
RELIANCE.NS	₹1,325.00	₹1,289.12	₹1,372.84	₹1,396.76	open
EICHERMOT.NS	₹8,020.00	₹7,783.84	₹8,334.88	₹8,492.32	open
MPHASIS.NS	₹2,475.00	₹2,344.92	₹2,648.44	₹2,735.16	open

Running-capital discipline and the 5-position cap follow the validated rules.

Disclaimer: This automated market digest is for educational and self-research only. It is NOT investment advice. Markets carry risk; do your own research and consult a registered adviser before trading.