← Back to the Journal
Arthashastra · 12 Aug 2026 · Wednesday
The high came at 9:15 and never came back
📍 Open vs Close 📍 Reading The Tape

On 12 August 2026 the Nifty 50 opened at 24,472.45, traded between 24,265.95 and 24,473.30, and closed at 24,435.95.

Nifty opened on Wednesday at 24,473. That was the highest price of the whole day. As this was written it was near 24,275 — about 198 points below its own opening print. Everybody who bought after the first minute paid le…

FOR MEMBERS
Observe. Read. Write. Then do it without us.

Every weekday morning, and the week reviewed on Friday — written so that one day you can write it yourself.

₹999 for a year. One price, everything in it.

Become a member →
Already a member? Sign in.
Market commentary & journal · NOT SEBI-registered · Commentary, never advice.
Copied to clipboard →