The Sensex ended at 59,727, down 183.74 points, or 0.31%, from Monday’s close. The Nifty fell 46.70 points, or 0.26%, to end at 17,660. However, broader markets outperformed frontline stocks for the second day in a row, with mid- and small-cap indices ending up 0.5% and 0.2%, respectively.
US stocks: US market rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields and Iran in focus
Major U.S. stock indexes finished Friday higher, but recorded weekly declines. Investors reacted to fluctuating government bond yields and Middle East developments. Stronger services sector
August 21, 2026