Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex down 400 pts, Nifty hover below 24,200; Infosys, TMPV top losers
On August 18, 2026, the Sensex fell 492.70 points to 77,235.46, marking its sixth consecutive decline, while the Nifty dropped 132.75 points to 24,154.90. Elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia negatively impacted investor sentiment. Market analysts expect continued volatility as these factors persist in the coming days.