India’s benchmark indices ended lower on Friday, August 22, breaking a six-day winning streak. The BSE Sensex closed at 81,306.85, down 693.86 points or 0.85%, while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 24,870.10, a decline of 213.65 points or 0.85%.
Market sentiment turned cautious ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium later in the day.
India’s job market showed steady improvement in July 2025, with the unemployment rate dipping to 5.2% from 5.6% in June, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).
Meanwhile, According to Crisil Ratings, India’s telecom industry is set for robust growth in FY26. Operating profit is projected to reach ₹1.55 lakh crore, supported by rising data consumption and higher average revenue per user (ARPU), expected to climb to ₹220–225 from ₹205.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) rolled out the FASTag Annual Pass facility from August 15, 2025, covering around 1,150 toll plazas nationwide. The initiative is designed to provide a smoother and more economical travel experience for road users.
Separately, the central government officially launched its flagship jobs portal on August 18, as part of the Employment-Linked Incentive Scheme.
Vodafone Idea: Shares surged 8.5% to ₹6.68 on August 18 after posting its Q1FY26 results. Despite the short-term rally, the stock remains under pressure, down 21% in 2025 and nearly 60% over the past year.
Tata Capital: The IPO-bound NBFC reported strong Q1 FY26 results, with consolidated profit more than doubling to ₹1,041 crore, compared to ₹472 crore a year earlier. Total income rose 17% to ₹7,692 crore. The company has also filed updated draft papers for its $2 billion IPO, valuing it at $11 billion.
Brightcom Group (BCG): The company reported consolidated revenues of ₹1,456 crore in Q1FY26, up 23.1% YoY, while profit rose 32.6% to ₹210.86 crore. It also announced the launch of Brightcom Defence, marking its entry into AI-powered aerospace intelligence and defence software.
Indian equities ended their winning run as global cues weighed on investor sentiment. Domestic economic updates, including stronger labour market data and policy reforms, provided some support, while corporate earnings drove stock-specific moves. Market direction in the near term is likely to depend on global monetary cues and upcoming domestic growth indicators.
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Published on: Aug 22, 2025, 4:17 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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