Mumbai, Aug. 22 -- The domestic equity benchmarks ended their six-day winning streak today due to profit booking and lingering global uncertainties. Despite strong gains earlier in the week, supported by optimism over upcoming GST reforms, robust domestic data-including a sharp rise in India's PMI and steady core sector growth-had boosted sentiment. However, mixed global cues from major economies and central banks created some hesitation. This combination led to the market pullback at the week's end.

In the week ended on Friday, 22 August 2025, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 709.19 points or 0.88% to settle at 81,306.85. The Nifty 50 index advanced 238.8 points or 0.97% to settle at 24,870.10. The BSE Mid-Cap index surged 2.02% to close at 45...