New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Confused and tired as the market rolls out towards the end of the August series. The sustained lack of participation and stock specific scenario does create a problem for everyone across the board. However, we can handle the situation if we look at news specific stocks.

Between 17 August and 21 August, 2026, Indian equities witnessed a turbulent week, with the Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty both struggling under persistent selling pressure and elevated crude oil prices.

The Nifty 50 extended its losing streak to eight consecutive sessions, its longest since September 2025, slipping below 24,050 intraday and inching closer to the psychologically crucial 24,000 mark. Despite stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings, the index los...