NSE Market Pulse — Wednesday, 26 August 2026: Gainers, losers, sectors
Wednesday, 26 August 2026: top gainers GENESYS, ARVEE, DUCON. Sector rotation, FII/DII, commodities — live tape from QUANTSCASE.
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Today’s top gainers
| Stock | Sector | Close | 1D |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENESYS Genesys International Corporation Limited | Technology | ₹214.3 | +19.99% |
| ARVEE Arvee Laboratories (India) Ltd. | Basic Materials | ₹182.1 | +10.72% |
| DUCON Ducon Infratechnologies Limited | Industrials | ₹2.4 | +10.09% |
| SAKUMA Sakuma Exports Limited | Consumer Defensive | ₹1.6 | +9.40% |
| APOLLOPIPE Apollo Pipes Limited | Industrials | ₹663.8 | +8.95% |
| GLOBECIVIL | Industrials | ₹45.7 | +8.48% |
| TARMAT Tarmat Limited | Industrials | ₹54.2 | +8.16% |
| CONFIPET Confidence Petroleum India Limited | Energy | ₹77.9 | +7.92% |
| MANGALAM Mangalam Drugs & Organics Limited | Healthcare | ₹32.8 | +7.88% |
| RADIANTCMS Radiant Cash Management Services Limited | Industrials | ₹38.4 | +7.57% |
| ALMONDZ Almondz Global Securities Limited | Financial Services | ₹15.3 | +7.39% |
| PROZONER Prozone Realty Limited | Real Estate | ₹44.7 | +7.21% |
Today’s top losers
| Stock | Sector | Close | 1D |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAH Shah Metacorp Limited | Basic Materials | ₹3.2 | -19.80% |
| RPTECH Rashi Peripherals Limited | Technology | ₹779.5 | -10.10% |
| KRONOX | Basic Materials | ₹186.1 | -9.36% |
| RAJMET Rajnandini Metal Limited | Basic Materials | ₹3.2 | -8.57% |
| ALLCARGO Allcargo Logistics Limited | Industrials | ₹12.3 | -8.03% |
| HINDCOPPER Hindustan Copper Limited | Basic Materials | ₹532.7 | -7.23% |
| ISHANCH Ishan Dyes and Chemicals Limited | Basic Materials | ₹44 | -6.92% |
| CPEDU Career Point Edutech Ltd. | Consumer Defensive | ₹178 | -6.87% |
| TDPOWERSYS TD Power Systems Limited | Industrials | ₹729.4 | -6.50% |
| QUADFUTURE | Industrials | ₹418.5 | -6.44% |
| TIJARIA Tijaria Polypipes Limited | Industrials | ₹5.5 | -6.13% |
| EXCEL Landsmill Green Limited | Industrials | ₹0.7 | -5.41% |
FII / DII cash flows
| Date | FII net | DII net |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2026 | +₹503 Cr | +₹6425 Cr |
| 25 Aug 2026 | +₹1594 Cr | +₹230 Cr |
| 24 Aug 2026 | +₹1182 Cr | +₹2493 Cr |
| 21 Aug 2026 | ₹-543 Cr | +₹2124 Cr |
| 20 Aug 2026 | ₹-583 Cr | +₹3538 Cr |
| 19 Aug 2026 | +₹408 Cr | +₹3974 Cr |
| 18 Aug 2026 | +₹1652 Cr | +₹2579 Cr |
🤖 AI Market Analysis
Indian Equity Market Overview: The Indian benchmarks closed the week on a steady footing, with the Nifty 50 advancing +0.54% and the Sensex gaining +0.73% over the past five sessions. This modest uptick stands in contrast to a mixed global tape—while developed markets (EAFE +0.65%, World +0.10%) were largely flat, the Nifty’s 1-month return of +0.93% trails the broader EM ETF’s +7.89% surge, indicating domestic indices are consolidating rather than participating in the global risk-on rally. The VIX’s 1-week jump of +3.90% signals some residual caution, though its 1-month decline of -15.05% suggests overall complacency has returned since the August sell-off.
Sector Rotation & Key Themes: The standout theme this week is a violent rotation into Real Estate, with multiple sub-indices posting extraordinary weekly gains between +9.05% and +12.51%. This is a sharp reversal from the 3-month picture, where these same pockets were down -11% to -16%, suggesting a deep-value bounce or short-covering rally rather than fundamental repricing. Financial Services (+8.98% weekly) also led, though its 1-month return of just +0.98% shows the move is nascent. On the lagging side, Technology (+6.13%) and Industrials (+6.09%) are actually positive but are being left behind in relative terms. The top sub-sector moves—Regulated Water (+36.24%) and Grocery Stores (+27.79%)—are too narrow to drive index-level trends but highlight defensive cash-flow names catching aggressive bids.
Commodities & Currency Impact: The commodity complex is flashing a stagflationary tilt that could pressure NSE margins. Crude is weak (Brent -5.06% weekly) which is a mild positive for paint, aviation, and FMCG input costs, but the surge in Gold (+3.49% weekly, +15.11% monthly) and Silver (+3.06% weekly, +18.24% monthly) signals inflation hedging demand. More concerning is the spike in Corn (+11.31% weekly) and Wheat (+5.48%), which will hit food processors and consumer staples. The USD/INR’s mild depreciation (-0.43% weekly) is manageable, but the dollar’s broader weakness (DXY -2.18% monthly) has boosted EM currencies—the Korean won’s +5.34% monthly surge is a reminder that FII flows could rotate toward cheaper Asian markets, potentially capping Nifty upside.
Outlook for Next Week: Watch for two things. First, whether Real Estate’s weekly blow-off can sustain—if it fades, expect profit-booking to drag the Nifty back toward flat. Second, the divergence between India’s muted 1-month return (+0.93%) and the EM ETF’s +7.89% suggests money is still parked in China/Taiwan (Taiwan +10.17% monthly). A continued slide in Brent below $70 could support Indian refiners and paint names, but the food inflation signal from grains warrants caution
📈 Indian Equity Indexes
Market-cap weighted returns across major NSE/BSE benchmarks.
| Index | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACWI | +0.14% | +4.13% | +2.08% | +8.26% | +20.68% |
| AEX | +0.49% | +1.41% | +7.05% | +8.36% | +23.56% |
| Argentina | +4.73% | -8.92% | +2.95% | +6.04% | +37.56% |
| ASX 200 | +1.04% | +3.04% | +5.13% | +0.40% | +2.28% |
| Brazil | +4.38% | -0.78% | +0.07% | -8.40% | +26.97% |
| CAC 40 | -0.28% | +0.23% | +3.61% | -1.65% | +10.05% |
| Chile | +2.18% | +1.07% | -4.56% | -1.17% | -7.98% |
| CSI 300 | -2.82% | -7.66% | -3.66% | -3.68% | +14.59% |
| DAX | +0.94% | +3.42% | +4.90% | +4.14% | +9.52% |
| Developed | +0.97% | +5.66% | +2.98% | +4.67% | +25.03% |
| Dow Jones | -0.03% | +1.33% | +5.54% | +8.02% | +18.03% |
| EAFE | +0.65% | +4.30% | +3.42% | +2.55% | +17.78% |
| EM ETF | +1.77% | +7.89% | -1.62% | +6.27% | +33.65% |
| EM ETF2 | +1.17% | +5.20% | +0.75% | +2.94% | +16.93% |
| Euro Stoxx 50 | +0.54% | +3.01% | +7.08% | +5.92% | +18.05% |
| FTSE 100 | +1.40% | +0.21% | +4.66% | +0.81% | +18.20% |
| FTSE MIB | +0.69% | +2.48% | +5.88% | +11.71% | +25.10% |
| Hang Seng | +0.62% | +1.35% | +1.28% | -2.88% | +1.52% |
| HSCE | +0.74% | +1.16% | +0.84% | -4.75% | -5.59% |
| IBEX 35 | +1.28% | +1.90% | +9.47% | +8.68% | +34.59% |
| Israel | +0.07% | +0.48% | -8.09% | -3.00% | +30.84% |
| Jakarta | -0.68% | +3.38% | +5.10% | -19.28% | -14.76% |
| KOSPI | -1.85% | +0.78% | -14.08% | +18.77% | +110.27% |
| Malaysia | +0.88% | +2.07% | +2.91% | -0.54% | +10.92% |
| Mexico | +4.02% | -1.09% | -2.94% | -6.42% | +13.82% |
| NASDAQ | -0.87% | +4.93% | -2.14% | +12.74% | +21.69% |
| NIFTY 50 | +0.54% | +0.93% | +1.26% | -4.90% | -2.69% |
| Nikkei 225 | -2.38% | +1.93% | +1.32% | +15.25% | +54.16% |
| Russell 2000 | -0.99% | +1.66% | +2.84% | +12.75% | +28.37% |
| S&P 500 | -0.41% | +3.34% | +2.08% | +10.52% | +19.22% |
| Sensex | +0.73% | +0.92% | +2.12% | -6.09% | -4.68% |
| Shanghai | +0.46% | +2.60% | -4.54% | -4.98% | +6.73% |
| Shenzhen | -0.35% | +2.45% | -12.74% | -3.15% | +21.93% |
| Singapore | +0.48% | +1.80% | +13.78% | +13.96% | +34.42% |
| SMI | +1.20% | -0.09% | +7.50% | +4.01% | +18.70% |
| South Africa | +1.74% | +12.41% | +4.44% | -6.00% | +25.94% |
| Taiwan | +2.49% | +10.17% | +3.56% | +35.71% | +89.72% |
| Thailand | -1.65% | +1.82% | +7.47% | +28.89% | +43.50% |
| Turkey | +1.05% | +6.74% | +5.18% | +5.84% | +28.48% |
| VIX | +3.90% | -15.05% | -5.03% | -16.96% | +5.81% |
| World | +0.10% | +4.22% | +2.36% | +8.03% | +20.43% |
🏭 NSE Sector Performance
All sectors ranked by 1-week return (market-cap weighted). Green = gains, Red = losses.
| Sector | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | +12.51% | +2.95% | -13.10% | -15.83% | -1.55% |
| Real Estate | +11.89% | +1.17% | -16.35% | -17.31% | -4.98% |
| Real Estate | +9.81% | +6.07% | -11.79% | -17.36% | -3.69% |
| Real Estate | +9.05% | +5.80% | +19.51% | -4.88% | -15.35% |
| Financial Services | +8.98% | +0.98% | -3.75% | -0.09% | +18.59% |
| Consumer Cyclical | +8.97% | +3.71% | -4.66% | -4.02% | +24.96% |
| Industrials | +8.91% | +3.17% | +3.73% | +1.20% | +30.69% |
| Utilities | +8.76% | +9.36% | +11.03% | +4.39% | +17.99% |
| Communication Services | +7.96% | +5.44% | -3.91% | -6.17% | +11.50% |
| Technology | +7.89% | +2.89% | -18.05% | -15.00% | -2.91% |
| Financial Services | +7.87% | +0.05% | -5.66% | -1.36% | +15.52% |
| Real Estate | +7.84% | -6.26% | -22.71% | -21.12% | -8.56% |
| Utilities | +7.83% | +8.40% | +12.48% | +4.75% | +17.15% |
| Industrials | +7.70% | +8.02% | +24.97% | +20.31% | +22.39% |
| Basic Materials | +7.59% | +3.49% | +2.36% | +6.13% | +31.25% |
| Utilities | +7.20% | +15.85% | +24.88% | +10.99% | +18.35% |
| Industrials | +7.03% | +6.75% | +5.14% | +1.05% | +27.04% |
| Utilities | +6.99% | +15.61% | +24.43% | +10.46% | +20.71% |
| Real Estate | +6.85% | +13.60% | +21.34% | +1.01% | -7.94% |
| Consumer Cyclical | +6.81% | +1.79% | -7.80% | -6.07% | +22.04% |
| Financial Services | +6.77% | +4.11% | +7.32% | -1.54% | +5.61% |
| Consumer Defensive | +6.71% | +10.71% | +3.49% | -5.17% | -1.40% |
| Utilities | +6.64% | +3.52% | +27.97% | +28.79% | +36.00% |
| Technology | +6.55% | +4.80% | -15.33% | -13.95% | -3.34% |
| Real Estate | +6.32% | -7.61% | -24.11% | -21.86% | -15.10% |
| Industrials | +6.28% | +14.14% | +16.58% | +6.61% | +26.03% |
| Real Estate | +6.25% | +4.96% | +15.67% | -4.62% | -16.74% |
| Technology | +6.23% | +11.64% | +5.86% | -7.32% | -7.19% |
| Technology | +6.13% | +5.69% | +8.44% | -12.01% | -9.40% |
| Industrials | +6.09% | +1.21% | -0.22% | -1.64% | +25.53% |
🔬 Top 10 Sub-Sectors This Week
Best performing industry groups within sectors by 1-week return.
| Sub-Sector / Industry | Sector | 1W | 1M | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities - Regulated Water | Utilities | +36.24% | +21.13% | +20.76% |
| Grocery Stores | Consumer Defensive | +27.79% | -6.79% | -15.09% |
| Grocery Stores | Consumer Defensive | +24.96% | +4.12% | -5.26% |
| Utilities - Regulated Water | Utilities | +23.00% | +36.69% | +35.18% |
| Grocery Stores | Consumer Defensive | +22.41% | +12.73% | -6.90% |
| Computer Hardware | Technology | +20.58% | +17.60% | +40.85% |
| Rental & Leasing Services | Industrials | +20.06% | +7.92% | -28.67% |
| Electronics & Computer Distribution | Technology | +20.01% | +19.82% | +67.65% |
| Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Energy | +19.90% | +41.62% | +44.54% |
| Utilities - Regulated Water | Utilities | +19.84% | +12.64% | -33.56% |
🛢️ Commodities
Commodity returns — Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Natural Gas and more. Prices in INR/USD.
| Commodity | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Crude | -5.06% | +3.44% | -7.75% | +22.77% | +26.42% |
| Cocoa | -3.74% | +11.90% | +40.58% | +96.82% | -26.86% |
| Coffee | -10.68% | -5.39% | +18.99% | +11.38% | -17.66% |
| Copper | +3.50% | +6.21% | +6.49% | +12.29% | +50.33% |
| Corn | +11.31% | +14.83% | +16.35% | +22.30% | +35.26% |
| Cotton | +1.77% | +11.78% | +16.26% | +37.98% | +34.17% |
| Crude Oil WTI | -4.39% | +3.53% | -7.47% | +25.44% | +26.64% |
| Gasoline | -8.89% | -11.06% | -5.36% | +48.93% | +38.05% |
| Gold | +3.49% | +15.11% | +4.47% | -10.76% | +37.72% |
| Heating Oil | -6.42% | +0.38% | +15.82% | +55.82% | +77.49% |
| Natural Gas | +3.52% | +9.43% | -4.18% | -1.89% | +8.05% |
| Palladium | +0.65% | +5.84% | -3.95% | -26.91% | +23.26% |
| Platinum | +2.55% | +14.66% | -3.65% | -20.51% | +38.83% |
| Silver | +3.06% | +18.24% | -9.19% | -25.51% | +75.16% |
| Soybeans | +1.76% | +2.62% | +4.94% | +8.32% | +21.28% |
| Sugar | -1.08% | +19.31% | +22.77% | +18.99% | +5.85% |
| Wheat | +5.48% | +8.30% | +15.26% | +26.82% | +41.59% |
💱 Currency Pairs
Key currency pairs and how they shifted this week.
| Currency Pair | 1W | 1M | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | +1.25% | +2.62% | +0.08% |
| EUR/USD | +0.65% | +2.51% | +0.02% |
| GBP/USD | +0.41% | +2.27% | +1.09% |
| US Dollar Index | +0.35% | -2.18% | -0.04% |
| USD/BRL | -1.06% | +0.71% | +2.13% |
| USD/CAD | -0.12% | -1.72% | +0.71% |
| USD/CHF | -0.83% | -1.68% | +2.78% |
| USD/CNY | -0.47% | -0.81% | -1.01% |
| USD/IDR | -0.32% | -1.89% | -0.72% |
| USD/INR | -0.43% | -0.39% | -0.67% |
| USD/JPY | -0.12% | -2.69% | +0.06% |
| USD/KRW | -1.94% | -5.34% | -7.30% |
| USD/MXN | -0.53% | -2.71% | -1.96% |
| USD/TRY | +0.42% | +1.60% | +4.84% |
| USD/ZAR | -1.75% | -4.83% | -1.55% |
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