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Markets volatile: Nifty, Sensex end nearly flat
News Arena India 56 min ago·21 Aug 2026, 11:28 am
Indian equity benchmarks, the Nifty 50 and Sensex, finished the session with only marginal gains or losses. The market saw significant intraday swings as investors reacted to mixed global cues and domestic data. Despite the choppy trading, the major indices managed to close near the flatline, reflecting a pause in the recent momentum.
For investors, this volatility signals that the market is digesting various factors before taking the next directional move. The flat close suggests a lack of fresh triggers, leaving sentiment balanced. It is a reminder that short-term fluctuations are normal in a market that is trying to find its footing amidst global uncertainty.
What to watch next is the movement in global markets and the release of upcoming domestic economic reports. Traders will be closely monitoring the trend in banking stocks and the rupee's strength against the dollar. Until a clear trend emerges, investors should exercise patience and avoid making impulsive decisions based on daily moves.
Excerpt from News Arena India
Markets volatile: Nifty, Sensex end nearly flat News Arena Network - New Delhi - UPDATED: August 21, 2026, 04:55 PM - 2 min read Indian benchmark equity indices ended the week on a volatile and largely flat note on Friday as elevated global bond yields, high crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainties…Read the original at News Arena India
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