Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Markets close lower but off day’s lows; Nifty holds 24,400, Bank Nifty ends at day’s high

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Markets close lower but off day’s lows; Nifty holds 24,400, Bank Nifty ends at day’s high

By CNBCTV18.com  August 12, 2026, 4:03:05 PM IST (Updated)

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Indian benchmark indices ended in the red on Wednesday but recovered sharply from their lows. The Sensex fell 188 points to 77,967, while the Nifty declined 36 points to close at 24,436.

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Markets close lower but off day’s lows; Nifty holds 24,400, Bank Nifty ends at day’s high
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Indian benchmark indices ended in the red on Wednesday but recovered sharply from their lows. The Sensex fell 188 points to 77,967, while the Nifty declined 36 points to close at 24,436.

The Nifty Bank gained 440 points to 57,886, closing at the day’s high, as financial stocks led the recovery. The midcap index fell 180 points to 64,024 but continued to outperform the benchmark indices.

Market breadth remained in favour of declines, with the advance-decline ratio at 3:4.

Tata stocks were among the top Nifty losers after N Chandra sought no reappointment following the end of his term. TCS, Tata Steel, Tata Motors PV and Tata Consumer Products were among the stocks that declined.

Hospital stocks fell following reports related to capping of charges, with Max Healthcare and Fortis Healthcare down 3–5%.

Hindalco and Nalco rose 3–8% after Norsk Hydro cut alumina output. PSU banks continued to see buying, with PNB and Union Bank rising up to 4%.

Telecom stocks gained following reports of a selective tariff hike by Bharti Airtel, with Vodafone Idea rising 3%. MCX gained 3% after SEBI’s paper on FPIs in commodity derivatives.

Bosch extended its gaining streak, rising another 3% following positive commentary, while LIC gained another 3%, building on Monday’s rise.

PI Industries declined 9% after weak Q1 earnings and a cautious outlook.

Watch this space for all the Highlights stock market updates.

Aug 12, 2026 4:03 PM IST

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Aug 12, 2026 4:02 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market Live Updates: EMS sector offers 20%+ earnings growth, but selectivity key: BNP Paribas’ Abhiram Eleswarapu

The EMS sector has consistently delivered earnings growth of more than 20%, making it an attractive space, said Abhiram Eleswarapu, Head of India Equity at BNP Paribas India. However, he said the firm has become more selective over the past year and is currently recommending investors pick companies where it sees greater upside rather than taking a broad-based view on the sector.

Aug 12, 2026 3:50 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Q1 earnings season healthy, broad-based; 60% companies report 15%+ profit growth: Pankaj Tibrewal

Q1 earnings season has been healthy and broad-based, with around 60% of reported companies delivering more than 15% earnings growth, said Pankaj Tibrewal, Founder & CIO, IKIGAI Asset Manager. He said large caps posted around 19–20% earnings growth, midcaps about 24% and smallcaps over 30%, while financials, chemicals, home-building products and auto ancillaries stood out.

Aug 12, 2026 3:49 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Markets close lower but off day’s lows; Nifty holds 24,400, Bank Nifty ends at day’s high

Indian benchmark indices ended in the red on Wednesday but recovered sharply from their lows. The Sensex fell 188 points to 77,967, while the Nifty declined 36 points to close at 24,436.

The Nifty Bank gained 440 points to 57,886, closing at the day’s high, as financial stocks led the recovery. The midcap index fell 180 points to 64,024 but continued to outperform the benchmark indices.

Market breadth remained in favour of declines, with the advance-decline ratio at 3:4.

Tata stocks were among the top Nifty losers after N Chandra sought no reappointment following the end of his term. TCS, Tata Steel, Tata Motors PV and Tata Consumer Products were among the stocks that declined.

Hospital stocks fell following reports related to capping of charges, with Max Healthcare and Fortis Healthcare down 3–5%.

Hindalco and Nalco rose 3–8% after Norsk Hydro cut alumina output. PSU banks continued to see buying, with PNB and Union Bank rising up to 4%.

Telecom stocks gained following reports of a selective tariff hike by Bharti Airtel, with Vodafone Idea rising 3%. MCX gained 3% after SEBI’s paper on FPIs in commodity derivatives.

Bosch extended its gaining streak, rising another 3% following positive commentary, while LIC gained another 3%, building on Monday’s rise.

PI Industries declined 9% after weak Q1 earnings and a cautious outlook.

Aug 12, 2026 3:38 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Rupee closes stronger at 95.33/$ vs Tuesday’s 95.44/$ close

The Indian rupee strengthened to 95.33 against the US dollar at close, compared with Tuesday’s closing level of 95.44.

Aug 12, 2026 3:33 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty rises 74 points from 3:15 pm level to 24,436; Sensex, Nifty Bank also gain

Indian benchmark indices extended gains after the cash market settlement (CAS) update, with the Nifty rising 74 points from its 3:15 pm level to 24,436. The Sensex moved up 76 points to 77,966, while the Nifty Bank gained 115 points to 57,886.

Aug 12, 2026 3:16 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Coal India signs non-binding MoU with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India for gas supply

Coal India has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) for the supply of gas. Stock trades at ₹408.35, down 1.03%

Aug 12, 2026 3:14 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Eureka Forbes profit rises 47%

Eureka Forbes Q1 Results:

Profit up 47.3 % At Rs 57 Cr Vs Rs 39 Cr (YoY)

Revenue up 15.2% At Rs 700.4 Cr Vs Rs 607.9 Cr (YoY

EBITDA up 12.9% At Rs 69.3 Cr Vs Rs 61.4 Cr (YoY)

Margin At 9.91% Vs 10.11% (YoY)

Aug 12, 2026 3:03 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: HDFC Bank Hits 1-Year Low

The shares of HDFC Bank hit its 52-week low at intraday trading.

Aug 12, 2026 2:54 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Coal India Signs Non-binding MoU With ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India

Coal India Signs Non-binding MoU With ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India For Gas Supply

Aug 12, 2026 2:53 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gujarat Flourochem Shares Hits 1-Year High

The shares of Gujarat Fluorochemicals hit its 52-week high at intraday trading today.

Aug 12, 2026 2:50 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates:West Coast Paper Profit Up 145.4%

West Coast Paper Q1:

Profit Up 145.4% At Rs 133.5 Cr Vs Rs 54.4 Cr (YoY)

Revenue Up 10.1% At Rs 1,051.3 Cr Vs Rs 954.7 Cr (YoY)

EBITDA Up 84.2% At Rs 203.5 Cr Vs Rs 110.5 Cr (YoY)

Margin At 19.4% Vs 11.6% (YoY)

Aug 12, 2026 2:40 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indo Count Revenue Up 26%

Indo Count Q1:

Profit Up 62% At Rs 63.2 Cr Vs Rs 39.0 Cr (YoY)

Revenue Up 26% At Rs 1,207 Cr Vs Rs 959 Cr (YoY)

EBITDA Up 29% At Rs 143.4 Cr Vs Rs 111.0 Cr (YoY)

Margin At 11.9% Vs 11.6% (YoY)

 

Aug 12, 2026 2:37 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Birla Opus Revenue Up 64%

Grasim Q1:

Birla Opus Revenue Up 64% YoY At Rs 1,661 Cr

Birla Opus Revenue Market Share Expands By Approx 30 Bps QoQ

Aug 12, 2026 2:32 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Grasim Q1 Net Profit Rises 51% To Rs 2,146 Crore

Grasim Q1:

Net Profit Up 51% At Rs 2,146 Cr Vs Rs 1,420.5 Cr (YoY)

Revenue Up 21.4% At Rs 48,716 Cr Vs Rs 40,118 Cr (YoY)

EBITDA Up 27.7% At Rs 7,772 Cr Vs Rs 6,088 Cr (YoY)

Margin At 16% Vs 15% (YoY)

Aug 12, 2026 2:23 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: EID Parry Down 42.5%

EID Parry Q1:
Net Profit Down 42.5% At Rs 141.6 Cr Vs Rs 246.3 Cr (YoY)
Revenue Up 3.4% At Rs 9,017.5 Cr Vs Rs 8,719.8 Cr (YoY)
EBITDA Down 7% At Rs 750.6 Cr Vs Rs 805.4 Cr (YoY)
Margin At 8.3% Vs 9.2% (YoY)

Aug 12, 2026 2:09 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: HAL Reports Earnings

HAL Q1:

Net Profit At Rs 1,580 Cr Vs CNBC-TV18 Poll Of Rs 1,493 Cr

Revenue At Rs 5,515 Cr Vs CNBC-TV18 Poll Of Rs 5,268 Cr

EBITDA At Rs 1,529 Cr Vs CNBC-TV18 Poll Of Rs 1,358 Cr

Margin At 27.7% Vs CNBC-TV18 Poll Of 25.8%

Net Profit Up 14.7% At Rs 1,580 Cr Vs Rs 1,377 Cr (YoY)

Revenue Up 14.4% At Rs 5,515 Cr Vs Rs 4,819 Cr (YoY)

EBITDA Up 18.8% At Rs 1,529 Cr Vs Rs 1,287 Cr (YoY)

Margin At 27.7% Vs 26.6% (YoY)

Aug 12, 2026 2:06 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Man Infra Profit Up 28.9%

Man Infra Q1:

Profit Up 28.9% At Rs 71.6 Cr Vs Rs 55.6 Cr (YoY)

Revenue Up 7.6% At Rs 218.3 Cr Vs Rs 202.9 Cr (YoY)

EBITDA Up 18.1% At Rs 71.5 Cr Vs Rs 60.6 Cr (YoY)

Margin At 32.8% Vs 29.9% (YoY)

 

Aug 12, 2026 2:05 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: BL Kashyap Q1 Profit Down 7.8%

BL Kashyap Q1:

Profit Down 7.8% At Rs 10.00 Cr Vs Rs 10.85 Cr (YoY)

Revenue Up 2.6% At Rs 345.12 Cr Vs Rs 336.42 Cr (YoY)

EBITDA Up 10.1% At Rs 28.58 Cr Vs Rs 25.95 Cr (YoY)

Margin At 8.28% Vs 7.71% (YoY)

Aug 12, 2026 2:01 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Senco Gold On CNBC-TV18 

  • Target 20-25% Growth For Full FY27
  • Custom Duty Led Gains Was At ₹12-15 Cr In Q1
  • Hedging Of Gold Is At 50%
  • Will Maintain Margin B/W 7.5-7.8%
  • Opened 8 Stores In Q1 With 13-15 In Pipeline For Rest Of FY27
Aug 12, 2026 1:51 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vascon Engg Q1

  • Profit down 91% At ₹2.01 Cr Vs ₹22.47 Cr (YoY)
  • Revenue down 31% At ₹151.94 Cr Vs ₹221.18 Cr (YoY)
  • EBITDA down 62% At ₹4.94 Cr Vs ₹13.03 Cr (YoY)
  • Margin At 3.25% Vs 5.89% (YoY)
Aug 12, 2026 1:49 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gujarat Fluoro Q1 Results

  • Profit up 21.4% At ₹221 Cr Vs ₹182 Cr (YoY)
  • Revenue up 24% At ₹1,588 Cr Vs ₹1,281 Cr (YoY)
  • EBITDA up 24.4% At ₹428 Cr Vs ₹344 Cr (YoY)
  • Margin At 26.95% Vs 26.85% (YoY)
Aug 12, 2026 1:47 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ruchira Papers Q1 Results

  • Profit down 63.8% At ₹6.14 Cr Vs ₹16.98 Cr (YoY)
  • Revenue up 3.8% At ₹174.92 Cr Vs ₹168.53 Cr (YoY)
  • EBITDA down 45.1% At ₹15.07 Cr Vs ₹27.44 Cr (YoY)
  • Margin At 8.6% Vs 16.3% (YoY)
Aug 12, 2026 1:43 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mukund Rajan On CNBC-TV18

  • Awaiting Board And Shareholders’ Response To N Chandra’s Resignation
  • Hoping For A Smooth Transition For Tata Group Companies
  • Any Person Coming In Will Want Clarity On The Level Of Autonomy, Role Of The Board
Aug 12, 2026 1:42 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: AIA Engg Q1

Profit down 1.3% At ₹301.1 Cr Vs ₹305.0 Cr (YoY)

Revenue up 12.4% At ₹1,168.0 Cr Vs ₹1,038.9 Cr (YoY)

EBITDA up 0.5% At ₹307.9 Cr Vs ₹306.4 Cr (YoY)

Margin At 26.4% Vs 29.5% (YoY)

Aug 12, 2026 1:41 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Caplin Point Q1 Results

Net Profit up 17.5% At ₹179.6 Cr Vs ₹152 Cr (YoY)

Revenue up 19.6% At ₹610.3 Cr Vs ₹510 Cr (YoY)

EBITDA up 20.1% At ₹213.5 Cr Vs ₹178 Cr (YoY)

Margin At 34.98% Vs 34.84% (YoY)

Aug 12, 2026 1:35 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Kirloskar Ind Q1 Results

  • Net Profit down 69.26% At ₹33.7 Cr Vs ₹110 Cr (YoY)
  • Revenue down 31% At ₹1,179 Cr Vs ₹1,705 Cr (YoY)
  • EBITDA Loss At ₹385.2 Cr Vs EBITDA Of ₹218.5 Cr (YoY)
Aug 12, 2026 1:31 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Senior Advocate to CNBC-TV18 on Chandra Stepdown

Gopal Jain, Sr Advocate On CNBC-TV18

  • Tata Group Needs Good Leadership, Stepping Down Was A Good Decision By N Chandra
  • Listing Of NBFC Will Be A Different Ball Game Considering The History Of Tata Group
Aug 12, 2026 1:30 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Midhani Q1 Results

  • Profit up 27% at ₹16.5 crore vs ₹13.0 crore (YoY)
  • Revenue up 40.5% at ₹239.5 crore vs ₹170.5 crore (YoY)
  • EBITDA up 7.1% at ₹36.6 crore vs ₹34.2 crore (YoY)
  • Margin at 15.3% vs 20.0% (YoY)
Aug 12, 2026 1:29 PM IST

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Kiri Industries Q1

  • Profit up 2764% at ₹290.24 crore vs ₹10.14 crore (YoY)
  • Revenue up 54.5% at ₹312.36 crore vs ₹202.12 crore (YoY)
  • EBITDA at ₹15.88 crore vs loss of ₹16.20 crore (YoY)
  • Margin at 5.1%

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