Daily Update Report 26th August 2026 by Ventura Securities Ltd
Market Commentary Overnight global action: On 25th August 2026, US markets ended higher, with the S&P 500 gaining 24.3 pts (+0.32%), Dow Jones advancing by 160.0 pts (+0.30%) and Nasdaq 100 rising by 186.1 pts (+0.64%). Gift Nifty gained 27 pts (+0.11%), indicating a mildly positive opening for Indian markets.
NSE breadth remained negative with 1,672 advances against 1,842 declines, while BSE also witnessed weak participation with 2,007 advances versus 2,330 declines.
Index Options Data Analysis Nifty OI peaks at 24,350 Calls and 24,300 Puts. PCR stands at 1.10. Sensex OI peaks at 78,000 Calls and 77,500 Puts. PCR stands at 1.45. Bank Nifty Call and Put OI both peak at 57,500 — heavy ATM congestion zone. PCR stands at 0.84.
Securities in Ban for F&O Trade : - Sector Performance: NIFTY MID SELECT index grew by 0.69 % driven by PAYTM(+5.82%), INDUSTOWER(+3.47%) and DIXON(+2.88%). NIFTY SMLCAP 250 index declined by -0.15 % driven by HINDCOPPER (-7.45%), IIFL(-4.74%) and BALRAMCHIN(-4.03%). NIFTY NEXT 50 index grew by 0.66 % driven by HDFCAMC(+3.06%), DIVISLAB(+2.92%) and MAZDOCK(+2.76%). NIFTY FPI 150 index grew by 0.55 % driven by IDEA(+7.96%), PAYTM(+5.82%) and ADANIENT(+3.72%).NIFTY MICROCAP 250 index declined by -0.43 % driven by RAIN(-7.01%), TDPOWERSYS(-6.38%) and ATLANTAALE(-5.63%). NIFTY SMALLCAP 500 index declined by -0.25 % driven by HINDCOPPER (-7.45%), RAIN(-7.01%) and TDPOWERSYS(-6.38%). NIFTY SMLCAP 250 index declined by -0.15 % driven by HINDCOPPER (-7.45%), IIFL(-4.74%) and BALRAMCHIN(-4.03%).
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