
Aug 17, 2026
✦CNBC TV18
Nifty falls for fifth day, DIIs counter FII selling, and India Inc ends earnings season on a high
The Nifty fell for the fifth straight day on August 17, closing at 24,288 as IT stocks dragged the index down. Foreign investors sold ₹2,535 crore of shares, but domestic investors stepped in to help. India Inc ended the earnings season on a high, showing strong profits across many sectors.