Stock Market Today 26 Oct: Nifty Rises 0.68% to 22,753
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In short: The Nifty 50 gained 153.20 points (+0.68%) to 22,753.20 and the Sensex rose 482.92 points (+0.66%) to 73,606.75. Bank Nifty gained 0.15%. Nifty Metal was the best sector (+2.21%) and Nifty Media the weakest (−0.34%). Market breadth was positive: 1,722 stocks rose and 1,178 fell.
Today at a glance
| Index | Close | Change (pts) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22,753.20 | +153.20 | +0.68% |
| Sensex | 73,606.75 | +482.92 | +0.66% |
| Bank Nifty | 54,366.70 | +79.35 | +0.15% |
| India VIX | 17.16 | +0.30 | +1.78% |
| Broader market | Change (%) |
|---|---|
| Nifty Midcap 100 | +1.19% |
| Nifty Smallcap 100 | +1.38% |
Market breadth: 1,722 stocks rose and 1,178 fell on NSE (main equity segment).
Sector performance
| Sector | Change (%) |
|---|---|
| Nifty Metal | +2.21% |
| Healthcare | +1.77% |
| Nifty Pharma | +1.76% |
| Nifty Energy | +1.46% |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | +1.35% |
| Nifty IT | +0.87% |
| Nifty Realty | +0.68% |
| Nifty Auto | +0.44% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | +0.29% |
| Nifty FMCG | +0.28% |
| Financial Services | +0.21% |
| Nifty Bank | +0.15% |
| Consumer Durables | −0.21% |
| Nifty Media | −0.34% |
Top gainers and losers (Nifty 50)
| Top gainers | Close (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | 1,310.90 | +6.62% |
| JSW Steel | 1,260.00 | +6.28% |
| BSE | 3,359.00 | +3.97% |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone | 1,752.50 | +2.92% |
| Eternal | 325.55 | +2.57% |
| Top losers | Close (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Shriram Finance | 825.00 | −4.62% |
| Tata Consumer Products | 936.50 | −2.84% |
| Bajaj Finance | 918.70 | −1.10% |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company | 519.00 | −0.91% |
| HDFC Bank | 688.05 | −0.69% |
FII and DII (provisional, cash market)
| Investor | Net (₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| FII / FPI | −1,462 |
| DII | +2,610 |
Market Mood: 40/100 (Fear). See the Market Mood Meter.
In the news today
- Nifty Outlook for October 26: 22,200 key support as crude oil tops $117; Fed policy, earnings in focus
- Kotak Mahindra Bank shares lead Nifty 50 gainers after Q2 results, brokerages lift targets
- Infosys Stumbles As Much As 4% Post Q2: Is The Weak-Rupee IT Bubble Bursting?
- Crude oil prices, US Fed policy decision to steer rupee, bonds this week
- Gold gains as oil slide cools some inflation concerns
- Sensex, Nifty set for muted open as oil concerns persist, Fed in focus
Results
Results with numbers today (25):
| Company | What the result shows (vs a year ago) | Stock today |
|---|---|---|
| ⚪ Ather Energy | profit ₹1.26 cr | +14.1% |
| 🟢 Sona Blw Precision Frgs L | profit ₹223 cr (+29.3%) · revenue +35.2% | +3.9% |
| 🟢 Apl Apollo Tubes | profit ₹382 cr (+26.8%) · revenue +34.5% | +2.2% |
| 🟢 Bank Of Maharashtra | profit ₹2,310 cr (+41.4%) · NII +21.8% | +1.1% |
| 🟢 Supreme Industries | profit ₹262 cr (+59.3%) · revenue +40.4% | −4.1% |
| 🟢 Itc Hotels | profit ₹201 cr (+51.4%) · revenue +25.6% | +5.2% |
| 🟢 Aegis Vopak Terminals | profit ₹87 cr (+60.5%) · revenue +44.3% | −1.1% |
| 🟢 Paramount Comm | profit ₹24 cr (+83.1%) · revenue +30.9% | +3.4% |
| 🔴 DCM Shriram | profit ₹106 cr (-33.1%) · revenue +20.9% | +0.4% |
| 🟢 Eris Lifesciences | profit ₹184 cr (+52.9%) · revenue +12.6% | +0.9% |
| 🟢 Tamilnad Merca Bank | profit ₹451 cr (+42.1%) · NII +35.2% | +0.4% |
| 🔴 Sumitomo Chemical India | profit ₹157 cr (-11.5%) · revenue -2.4% | −1.7% |
Also reported today, figures awaited (33): One 97 Communications, REC, SMC Global Securities, Aequs, Deepa Jewellers, Mankind Pharma, Aegis Logistics, Tata Consumer Products
Due Tuesday, 27 Oct (84): Larsen & Toubro, Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto, Steel Authority of India, SBI Life Insurance Company, Max Financial Services, Raymond
Full list: Results calendar.
IPO watch
- EAAA India Alternatives (Mainboard): open till 28 Oct, subscribed 0.08 times so far
- BLS Polymers (Mainboard): opens 27 Oct
- SFC Environmental Technologies (Mainboard): opens 27 Oct
- M. K. Sons Fine Jewels (Mainboard): opens 28 Oct
More: IPO tracker.
Commodities (MCX)
| Commodity | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Gold (₹/10 g) | ₹1,42,911 | +0.62% |
| Silver (₹/kg) | ₹1,95,550 | −0.09% |
| Crude oil (₹/bbl) | ₹9,701 | −1.01% |
| Natural gas (₹/mmBtu) | ₹245.5 | −2.73% |
| Copper (₹/kg) | ₹1,386.50 | +0.68% |
Stock lists
6 stocks hit a 52-week high, 152 are near a 52-week low and 54 traded at 3x their normal volume. See today's stock lists.
Why the market moved
- Nifty Metal led the gains (+2.21%), helped by JSW Steel +6.3%, Hindalco Industries +1.8%, Tata Steel +1.4%.
- Nifty Media was the weakest sector (−0.34%).
- Results reactions: Ather Energy +14.1%, PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery −12.2%, Deepa Jewellers −9.7%, Five-Star Business Finance −7.5%, ITC Hotels +5.2%.
- Institutional flows: foreign investors were net sellers of ₹1,462 crore and domestic institutions net buyers of ₹2,610 crore (provisional).
- Breadth: more stocks rose than fell (1,722 up, 1,178 down), so the move was broad-based.
Levels for Tuesday, 27 October
| Index | Close | Resistance (R1, R2) | Support (S1, S2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22,753 | 22,875, 22,997 | 22,509, 22,265 |
| Bank Nifty | 54,367 | 54,580, 54,794 | 53,965, 53,564 |
| Sensex | 73,607 | 73,971, 74,335 | 72,879, 72,151 |
How to read them: Nifty closed near the day's high (22,387–22,753). A move above 22,875 would take it towards 22,997; below 22,509, the next level is 22,265. Bank Nifty's first levels are 54,580 above and 53,965 below.
Weekly levels (week of 26–30 October)
| Index | Weekly resistance | Weekly support |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,060, 23,519 | 22,256, 21,912 |
| Bank Nifty | 55,467, 56,646 | 53,525, 52,763 |
Stocks to watch on Tuesday
Volume and momentum
| Stock | Move today | Why it is on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent Magnets | +20.00% | 36x its usual volume, at a 52-week high |
| Mahindra Logistic | +5.37% | 30x its usual volume |
| Automotive Stampings & As | +13.58% | 26x its usual volume |
| Epack Durable | +7.77% | 19x its usual volume |
| Steel Strips Wheels | +13.55% | 16x its usual volume, at a 52-week high |
Weakness watch
| Stock | Move today | Why it is on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Lumax Industries | −7.22% | 13x its usual volume |
| Indo Tech Transform | −2.83% | 8x its usual volume |
| Hindware Hme Inovaton | −0.51% | 6x its usual volume |
| Trualt Bioenergy | −4.03% | 6x its usual volume |
| Au Small Finance Bank | −6.85% | 5x its usual volume |
Events to watch
- Tuesday, 27 Oct: BLS Polymers IPO opens (₹142–150).
- Tuesday, 27 Oct: SFC Environmental Technologies IPO opens (₹313–330).
- Tuesday, 27 Oct: results from Larsen & Toubro, Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto, Steel Authority of India, SBI Life Insurance Company and 78 more.
- Wednesday, 28 Oct: EAAA India Alternatives IPO closes.
- Wednesday, 28 Oct: M. K. Sons Fine Jewels IPO opens (₹153–162).
- Wednesday, 28 Oct: results from Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Meesho, Adani Enterprises, Vedanta Aluminium Metal, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company and 107 more.
- Thursday, 29 Oct: results from Welspun Corp, Trent, InterGlobe Aviation, Pine Labs, Laurus Labs and 103 more.
- Friday, 30 Oct: results from Bharat Electronics, Dixon Technologies (India), Max Healthcare Institute, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, GE Vernova T&D India and 107 more.
Pokharna Research view
Nifty is -2.6% from its 50-day average and -5.6% from its 200-day average, and the Market Mood reads 40/100 (Fear). Gains were led by Nifty Metal, while breadth was positive. Next up: 84 results, including Larsen & Toubro, Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto. These are the main stock-specific triggers to watch.
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