Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade on 25 August

Indian stock market indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on 25 August amid weak global cues. The previous session saw a decline, with the Nifty closing below 24,300 and Sensex down by 171.72 points. Immediate support areas are identified.

Dhanya Nagasundaram
Published25 Aug 2026, 07:33 AM IST
Indian stock market indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on 25 August amid weak global cues.
Indian stock market indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on 25 August amid weak global cues.(REUTERS)

The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Tuesday, 25 August, amid weak global cues.

The Gift Nifty trends also indicated a red start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading at around 24,170, a 60-point discount to the Nifty futures’ previous close.

The domestic equity indices ended lower in the previous session, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 24,300 level.

The Sensex dropped 171.72 points, or 0.22%, to close at 77,369.11, while the Nifty 50 settled 32.95 points, or 0.14%, lower at 24,219.05.

Here’s what to expect from Sensex, Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty today:

Sensex Prediction

The BSE Sensex closed 171.72 points, or 0.22%, lower at 77,369.11 in a volatile trading session on Monday, 24 August.

According to Sachin Gupta, VP – Technical Research at Choice Equity Broking, the immediate support zone for the Sensex is placed between 76,800 and 76,970, while the 77,800–78,000 range remains a key resistance area.

“The broader trading range stands at 76,800–78,000, with the near-term bias remaining sideways. A sustained move below the support zone could extend the weakness, while a recovery above the resistance zone would be required to improve the short-term market structure,” Gupta said.

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Nifty 50 Prediction

Nagaraj Shetti, Senior Technical Research Analyst at HDFC Securities, said the Nifty 50 resumed its choppy movement with a weak bias on Monday, amid sharp weakness in Asian markets, and ended the session 32 points lower.

“After bouncing back from the key support of 24,000 on 20 August, the market was unable to sustain at higher levels over the last couple of sessions, resulting in minor weakness,” Shetti said.

According to him, the Nifty 50's underlying short-term trend remains choppy. “Any further weakness towards the key support zone of 24,100–24,000 could be viewed as a buying opportunity, while a sustained move above the 24,300 hurdle could signal a reversal in the short-term trend,” he added.

Osho Krishan, Chief Manager – Technical and Derivative Research at Angel One, said the Nifty 50’s technical setup remains tentative, with the 20-day exponential moving average (20-DEMA) emerging as a strong hurdle that has repeatedly triggered selling pressure.

“Recent signs of bearish exhaustion have raised hopes of a potential reversal, although momentum remains subdued. Market participants are likely to await a decisive trigger to revive buying interest and restore the underlying momentum,” Krishan said.

On the downside, he expects the 24,150–24,100 zone to provide immediate support, while the 24,050–24,000 region remains a crucial support area. On the upside, the 24,300 level, which coincides with the 20-DEMA, is likely to act as an intermediate hurdle.

“A sustained breakout above 24,300 could strengthen the technical setup and pave the way for an extended recovery towards the 24,500 mark in the coming sessions,” he added.

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Bank Nifty Prediction

Bank Nifty also opened with a gap-up but failed to sustain gains, reversing sharply as the session progressed. A late recovery in the second half helped the index recoup some of its losses, but it eventually closed at 57,526, down 0.41%.

According to Sudeep Shah, Head of Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, the immediate support for Bank Nifty is placed in the 57,100–57,000 zone.

“A sustained move below this support zone could extend the weakness towards 56,600, followed by 56,200 in the short term. On the upside, the immediate resistance is placed in the 57,900–58,000 zone,” Shah said.

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About the Author

Dhanya Nagasundaram works as a Content Producer at LiveMint, specializing in news related to financial markets, stocks, and business. With over eight years of experience in journalism and content creation, she has honed her skills in data-driven reporting and market analysis. Her focus is on monitoring stock trends, initial public offerings (IPOs), corporate news, policy shifts, and larger economic trends that affect investors and market players. <br><br> At LiveMint, Dhanya consistently writes and produces articles that make complex financial topics accessible to readers. She keeps a close eye on equity markets, commodities, and macroeconomic indicators, assisting audiences in comprehending how global and domestic events influence investment perspectives. Her stories frequently underscore emerging trends within sectors, the IPO market, company earnings results, and market strategies pertinent to both retail and institutional investors. <br><br> Before her tenure at LiveMint, Dhanya accumulated a wealth of professional experience at various companies, including MintGenie, Informist, Cogenics, Chary Publications, KPMG, and the Royal Bank of Scotland. These positions allowed her to establish a solid foundation in financial research, reporting, and content creation. <br><br> Throughout her career, she has explored numerous subjects such as trading strategies, commodities, IPOs, wealth generation, corporate profits, and macroeconomic indicators. Her background in both financial journalism and corporate settings has given her the ability to tackle stories with analytical rigor while ensuring clarity for her audience. Through her contributions, Dhanya strives to deliver insightful, trustworthy, and investor-centric financial content.

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