Stock Market Closing Today, August 14, 2026: Nifty, Sensex Close Lower; LG India, Vodafone Idea Among Top Gainers
Indian Stock Market Closing Update, August 14, 2026: Indian equity markets on Friday ended the day’s trade on a weak note with the benchmark indices closing in the red. The Nifty 50, Sensex, Bank Nifty and Nifty 100 closed with losses, while some stocks in the Nifty 200 index ended with sharp gains.
NIFTY 50 CLOSING TODAY NEWS
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,366.00, down 29.85 points or 0.12% from previous close.
Selling pressure persisted on the index thru the session as investors remained cautious and selective on stocks amid volatile market conditions.
Sensex Today Closing
The BSE Sensex closed at 78,009.25, down 70.71 points or 0.09%.
Both main benchmark indices finished Friday’s session a little lower.
Nifty 100 and Bank Nifty Performance
Bank Nifty was the worst performer among major indices with a loss of 144.15 points or 0.25% to close at 57,491.10.
At the same time, Nifty 100 settled at 25,524.85, down 40.80 points or 0.16%.
Major Index Closing Levels
| Index | Close | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,366.00 | -29.85 | -0.12% |
| Sensex | 78,009.25 | -70.71 | -0.09% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,491.10 | -144.15 | -0.25% |
| Nifty 100 | 25,524.85 | -40.80 | -0.16% |
Top Gainers in Nifty
Despite weakness in the broader market, some Nifty 200 stocks saw sharp gains.
Of the stocks shown, LG India was the top gainer, rising 9.59% to ₹1,729.70.
Vodafone Idea gained 4.44% to close at ₹14.11 and Apollo Hospitals was up 3.73% at ₹8,920.50.
Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS) climbed 3.57 per cent to Rs 11,828.00. Bharti Airtel closed 2.73 per cent higher at Rs 1,992.10.
| Stock | Close | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| LG India | ₹1,729.70 | +9.59% |
| Vodafone Idea | ₹14.11 | +4.44% |
| Apollo Hospitals | ₹8,920.50 | +3.73% |
| OFSS | ₹11,828.00 | +3.57% |
| Bharti Airtel | ₹1,992.10 | +2.73% |
Losers in Nifty
The downside was that several stocks suffered large sell-offs.
National Aluminum Company (NALCO) was one of the biggest losers, which fell 6.12% to ₹376.00.
Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) fell 4.94% to Rs 373.50 and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) fell 4.32% to Rs 334.50.
Laurus Labs fell 3.48% to Rs 1,787.30, REC Limited declined 3.32% to Rs 335.00.
Biggest Loser
| Stock | Close | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| NALCO | ₹376.00 | -6.12% |
| Hindustan Petroleum | ₹373.50 | -4.94% |
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles | ₹334.50 | -4.32% |
| Laurus Labs | ₹1,787.30 | -3.48% |
| REC Limited | ₹335.00 | -3.32% |
Stock Market Closing Recap
Indian stock market ends August 14, 2026 on a slightly negative note. The Nifty 50 was down 0.12 per cent and the Sensex fell 0.09 per cent. Other key indices outshined with Bank Nifty losing 0.25 %.But there was plenty of stock-specific activity in the session. Among the gainers were LG India, Vodafone Idea and Apollo Hospitals, while NALCO, Hindustan Petroleum and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles were among the major losers.Overall, the market remained cautious as investors tracked stock-specific news and broader market trends.
Conclusion:
Indian stock market closed the August 14, 2026 trading session on a mildly negative note. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,366.00 while the Sensex ended at 78,009.25. Bank Nifty and Nifty 100 also finished lower.Despite the overall market weakness, there was strong buying interest in select stocks, with LG India, Vodafone Idea and Apollo Hospitals being among the notable gainers. On the flip side, major losers were NALCO, Hindustan Petroleum and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles.Investors will watch for global market cues, domestic developments and stock-specific news for further direction in the next trading session.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What was Nifty 50 closing on 14th of August 2026?
The Nifty 50 ended at 24,366.00, down 29.85 points, or 0.12%.
2. What was the closing value of Sensex today?
In other indices, Nifty fell 9.40 points or 0.067% to close at 13,764.45, while the Sensex declined 70.71 points or 0.09% at 78,009.25.
3. Bank Nifty today kaise perform kiya?
Bank Nifty closed at 57,491.10, down 144.15 points or 0.25%.
4. Which stock was the biggest gainer among the stocks shown?
LG India was the top gainer, surging by 9.59% to Rs 1,729.70.
5. Which stocks went up the most today?
Notable gainers included LG India, Vodafone Idea, Apollo Hospitals, OFSS and Bharti Airtel.
6. Which stock performed the worst?
National Aluminum Company (NALCO) was among the biggest losers, down 6.12% to ₹376.00.
7. How was the performance of Vodafone Idea?
Vodafone Idea was up 4.44% to settle at ₹14.11.
8. What was the performance of NALCO?
NALCO was down 6.12% and closed at ₹376.00.
9. Was the Indian stock market up or down today?
While several individual stocks scored strong gains, the major benchmark indices ended lower on August 14, 2026.
10. What should investors look out for in the next session?
Market direction for the next may be tracked by investors thru global market trend, domestic economic development, institutional flow, sector specific news and company specific announcement.
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