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Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty flat in rangebound session; smallcaps outshine
Moneycontrol.com 1 hr ago·21 Aug 2026, 11:00 am
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The Indian stock market closed the session with little movement, as the Sensex and Nifty 50 indices traded within a narrow range. This stability suggests that investors are waiting for fresh cues to determine the market's next direction. While the major benchmarks remained flat, the broader market showed more activity, with small-cap stocks outperforming their larger counterparts.
For investors, this flat session highlights a period of consolidation. The outperformance of smallcaps indicates that investors are willing to take on more risk in smaller companies. This divergence between large and small caps is important to watch, as it can signal a shift in investor sentiment towards risk appetite. The market's next move will likely depend on upcoming economic data and global trends.
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