Indian markets closed lower on August 26, with the Nifty settling near the 24,700 mark. The Sensex slipped 849.37 points, or 1.04 percent, to end at 80,786.54, while the Nifty declined 255.70 points, or 1.02 percent, finishing the day at 24,712.05.
Shriram Finance, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, and Trent were among the top drags on the Nifty, while Eicher Motors, HUL, Maruti Suzuki, Nestle India, and ITC ended in the green. Except FMCG, all sectoral indices closed lower, with PSU Bank, metal, pharma, oil & gas, consumer durables, realty, and telecom slipping 1–2 percent.
Godrej Properties Ltd (NSE: GODREJPROP)
Godrej Properties, established in 1990 as part of the Godrej Group, has grown into a prominent name in India’s real estate industry. The company develops residential, commercial, and IT projects, with a strong presence across Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad and other key cities, steadily expanding its national footprint.
The company has a market cap of Rs. 60,426.47 crore and the closing price as on August 26, 2025, Tuesday was Rs. 2,006.15. Motilal Oswal Financial Services has assigned a target price of Rs. 2,843, implying a potential upside of 41.7 percent from the current levels.
KPIT Technologies Ltd (NSE: KPITTECH)
KPIT Technologies is a leading software engineering firm focused on solutions for the global mobility ecosystem. With expertise in embedded software, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms, the company helps automotive clients adopt cleaner, smarter, and more connected technologies. Its development hubs span across India, Europe, the US, Japan, China, and Thailand.
The company has a market cap of Rs. 32,894.52 crore and the closing price as on August 26, 2025, Tuesday was Rs. 1,199.90. Motilal Oswal Financial Services has given a target price of Rs. 1,600, translating into a potential upside of 33.3 percent.
Eureka Forbes Ltd (NSE: EUREKAFORB)
Eureka Forbes, now part of Advent International, operates in India’s consumer durables and wellness space. Its offerings cover water and air purification, vacuum cleaning, and home security solutions. Originally part of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, the company has built a strong brand reputation in the domestic health and hygiene segment.
The company has a market cap of Rs. 11,122.65 crore and the closing price as on August 26, 2025, Tuesday was Rs. 575. JM Financial has set a target price of Rs. 715, offering a potential upside of 24.32 percent.
DCB Bank Ltd (NSE: DCBBANK)
DCB Bank is a private sector lender providing a wide range of financial products and services. Its operations span retail and wholesale banking, treasury management, and allied services such as third-party distribution. With a network of over 430 branches across India, it caters to individual customers, SMEs, and corporate clients alike.
The company has a market cap of Rs. 3,827.94 crore and the closing price as on August 26, 2025, Tuesday was Rs. 121.70. JM Financial has provided a target price of Rs. 157, which represents a potential upside of 29 percent.
PNB Housing Finance Ltd (NSE: PNBHOUSING)
PNB Housing Finance, promoted by Punjab National Bank, is a key player in India’s housing finance sector. It serves retail borrowers through home loans, loans against property, and financing for non-resident Indians. The company also extends non-housing loans, supporting individual customers as well as developers in the real estate market.
The company has a market cap of Rs. 20,385.60 crore and the closing price as on August 26, 2025, Tuesday was Rs. 782.70. JM Financial has pegged the target price at Rs. 1,210, indicating a strong potential upside of 54.5 percent from current levels.
Written by Manan Gangwar
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