Quote on Post market comment 21st Aug 2025 by Amruta Shinde, Research Analyst, Choice Broking
Below the Quote on Post market comment 21st Aug 2025 by Amruta Shinde, Research Analyst, Choice Broking
Indian equity markets ended flat on August 21, 2025, after a lackluster trading session. At close, the Sensex gained 142.87 points, or 0.17%, to settle at 82,000.71, while the Nifty rose 33.20 points, or 0.13%, to finish at 25,083.75.
The Nifty opened flat and remained range-bound throughout the day, reflecting indecision among market participants. Technically, a decisive move above 25,150 could pave the way for an upside toward 25,250 and 25,500, while immediate support lies at 25,000 and 24,850 — both considered attractive levels for fresh long positions. On the sectoral front, the pharma index rose 1%, realty gained 0.4%, while auto slipped 0.3% and FMCG declined 0.6%.
Similarly, the Bank Nifty opened flat and consolidated within a narrow band of 55,830–55,700 for most of the session. A breakout from this range, supported by price action, will likely determine the next directional move. Key supports are placed at 55,600 and 55,450, while resistance lies in the 56,000–56,200 zone. A convincing breakout above this range could trigger a rally toward the psychological 56,600 level.
The India VIX, a key gauge of market volatility, fell 3.5% to 11.37, reflecting reduced uncertainty and improved investor sentiment. In the derivatives segment, the highest call open interest was recorded at the 25,300 strike, while the highest put open interest was concentrated at the 25,000 strike. This positioning indicates that resistance persists near 25,300; however, traders are eyeing potential upside, with a sustained close above this level necessary to keep bullish momentum intact.
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