The market closed down nearly 1% on Tuesday in the Sensex monthly expiry session. Nifty Bank fell to its lowest level since May 15. Midcap and smallcap stocks saw selling pressure, with the realty, defense, metal, and pharma sectors being the most affected. Vodafone Idea fell 9%, while Eicher Motors gained 3%.
Stock Market Closing: On August 26, 2025, the Indian stock market closed down nearly 1% in the Sensex monthly expiry session. The Sensex fell 849 points to 80,787, the Nifty fell 256 points to 24,712, and the Nifty Bank closed 689 points lower at 54,450. Trump's tariffs and selling in pharma and realty stocks were the main reasons for the decline, while buying was seen in FMCG and Eicher Motors.
All Sectors Closed in Red Except FMCG
Sector-wise, all sectors closed in the red except the FMCG index. Metal, Pharma, and Oil & Gas indices fell by more than 1.5 percent. Besides this, realty, defense, and PSE stocks also saw selling pressure.
Reasons for Selling in the Market
Experts say that the market witnessed pressure on Tuesday due to news of US President Trump's tariffs being implemented. This is the first time in the last three months that the market has seen such widespread selling. 40 out of the 50 Nifty stocks closed in the red, with declines of up to 4 percent.
At What Levels Did the Market Close?
In Tuesday's session, the Sensex closed 849 points down at 80,787. The Nifty closed with a decline of 256 points at 24,712. The Nifty Bank index fell by 689 points. The Midcap index fell 935 points to close at 56,766.
Major Stock Activities
The pharma sector saw selling due to news of Trump's drug price cuts. On the other hand, the FMCG sector saw buying on expectations of GST rate cuts. Britannia Industries was the biggest gainer in this sector. Stocks related to the capital market also saw a significant decline. Angel One and KFin registered declines of 3 to 5 percent.
Vodafone Idea closed down nearly 9 percent. The government has refused to give any relief package to this company. PG Electro closed down nearly 4 percent after exiting the F&O ban.
The auto sector saw mixed performance. Maruti Suzuki closed down 1 percent. Meanwhile, Eicher Motors closed with a gain of 3 percent on expectations of GST rate cuts on bikes.
