Indian benchmark indices snapped their losing streak on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The Sensex jumped 628 points to close higher, while the Nifty50 ended at 24,232, recovering from a seven-day fall. Gains were led by realty, private bank, and IT stocks. Top performers included Eternal, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Bajaj Finance. The Nifty Realty rose nearly 2%.
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Stock Market Close: Sensex Climbs 628 Pts, Nifty At 24,232
