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Oil Spike Hits Crude-Sensitive Stocks, Vodafone Idea Soars on Relief Buzz, Defence Stocks Rally Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions.
Oil Spike Hits Crude-Sensitive Stocks, Vodafone Idea Soars on Relief Buzz, Defence Stocks Rally Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions.
Written by - Fisdom Research
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August 22, 2025
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Market Snapshot
Benchmark indices ended the week lower, breaking a six-day winning streak.
Nifty 50 slipped below 24,900, closing near the day’s low.
Selling pressure was broad-based, with most sectors in the red.
Media index gained 1%, while pharma added 0.4%.
Metal, IT, FMCG, oil & gas, PSU Bank, Private Bank, and realty declined 0.5–1%.
Market sentiment turned cautious ahead of US Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole address.
Sectoral Trends
Sector Name
% Change
Sector Name
% Change
NIFTY MEDIA
1.0
NIFTY AUTO
-0.2
NIFTY PHARMA
0.4
NIFTY IT
-0.8
NIFTY HEALTHCARE INDEX
0.1
NIFTY OIL & GAS
-0.8
NIFTY CONSUMER DURABLES
0.1
NIFTY REALTY
-0.8
Top News
Crude-sensitive stocks like Asian Paints and BPCL fell up to 2% as oil prices climbed on stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
Vodafone Idea surged over 7% after reports indicated the PMO may decide on a relief package for the telecom company.
Defence stocks rallied up to 10% following renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine during ceasefire discussions..
Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers
% Change
Top Losers
% Change
M&M
0.7
GRASIM
-2.6
MARUTI
0.6
ASIANPAINT
-2.4
BEL
0.3
ADANIENT
-2.3
Technical Outlook: Key Indices
Indices Name
Support
Resistance
Nifty
24,800
25,250
Bank Nifty
54,800
55,800
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