Stock market highlights 21 August 2025: Sensex, Nifty extend winning run to sixth day; buying in ICICI Bank, RIL lifts indices

Sensex, Nifty, Share Price: Stock markets extended their winning run to a sixth consecutive day on Thursday, with benchmark Sensex closing higher by nearly 143 points on buying in blue-chip shares ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries.
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 142.87 points or 0.17 per cent to settle at 82,000.71 in restricted trade. During the day, it rallied 373.33 points or 0.45 per cent to 82,231.17. As many as 14 Sensex shares closed higher, while 16 ended with losses.
The 50-share NSE Nifty rose by 33.20 points or 0.13 per cent to 25,083.75.
Among Sensex firms, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Bharat Electronics were the major gainers.
However, Power Grid, Eternal, Hindustan Unilever and Adani Ports were among the laggards.
Market experts stated that the proposed GST reforms and a recent credit rating upgrade have bolstered investors’ confidence. – PTI Read More | Source: The Hindu Business Line