On August 20, Indian stock markets saw a strong recovery with the Sensex rising by 378.18 points, closing at 80,802.86. The Nifty gained 126.10 points, ending the day at 24,698.80.
The market opened on a positive note, driven by global cues, and Nifty crossed the 24,700 mark during intraday trading. Although some of the gains were pared due to late-hour selling, the session marked a strong performance overall.