Economy
Sensex Settles Flat as Nifty Closes at 24,252 on August 21
Business Standard1h
THE BRIEF
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The BSE Sensex ended nearly flat with a 3.11-point gain at 77,540.83, while the Nifty50 rose 20.15 points or 0.08 per cent to close at 24,252 on August 21, 2026.
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Both benchmark indices recorded their second consecutive week of decline as global equities retreated due to rebounding bond yields and surging oil prices amid US-Iran tensions.
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In broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices rose 0.1 per cent and 0.69 per cent respectively, while Nifty Metal and Private Bank sectors outperformed the broader market.