Pre-market: Nifty 50 starts the week at 23,053 after a narrow Friday gain
The Nifty 50 closed at 23,053.10 on Friday, 30 October, up 0.51%, but the NIFTY Smallcap 100 fell 1.85% and 2,058 NSE stocks declined against 618 that advanced.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 23,053.10 on Friday, 30 October, up 116.35 points or 0.51%.
- Breadth was weak, with 2,058 stocks declining against 618 advancing as the NIFTY Smallcap 100 fell 1.85%.
- Nifty IT was the best sector, up 2.32%, while Nifty Consumer Durables was the worst, down 1.78%.
The Nifty 50 goes into Monday's session at 23,053.10, after closing up 116.35 points, or 0.51%, on Friday, 30 October. The gain was narrow: on the broader NSE market, 618 stocks advanced while 2,058 declined and 27 were unchanged.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,053.10 | +116.35 | +0.51% | 22,905.10 to 23,118.10 |
| Nifty Bank | 54,686.95 | -222.70 | -0.41% | 54,580.75 to 55,068.50 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 57,301.25 | -540.40 | -0.93% | 57,193.95 to 57,808.50 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 18,463.60 | -347.75 | -1.85% | 18,441.35 to 18,782.65 |
| India VIX | 15.30 | +0.19 | +1.22% | 14.47 to 15.70 |
India VIX, the NSE's measure of expected near-term volatility, rose 1.22% to close at 15.30 on Friday. It traded between 14.47 and 15.70 during the session.
The Nifty 50 opened at 22,964.50 and closed near the top of its range, while the Nifty Bank, which opened at 54,907.10, finished 222.70 points lower at 54,686.95.
What Moved Yesterday
The figures below are from the last session, Friday, 30 October.
Nifty 50 gainers and losers
| Top gainers | Close (Rs) | % Change | Top losers | Close (Rs) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRENT | 3,017.30 | +5.44% | SHRIRAMFIN | 823.15 | -2.13% |
| INDIGO | 4,877.60 | +4.33% | NESTLEIND | 1,167.00 | -1.82% |
| INFY | 1,185.00 | +3.36% | M&M | 2,840.30 | -1.72% |
| APOLLOHOSP | 8,448.00 | +3.02% | JIOFIN | 204.50 | -1.21% |
| POWERGRID | 265.00 | +1.92% | ADANIPORTS | 1,850.00 | -1.18% |
Trent led the index, rising from Rs 2,861.70 to Rs 3,017.30 on turnover of Rs 1,343.66 crore. Shriram Finance was the weakest constituent, slipping from Rs 841.10 to Rs 823.15.
Sectors
Technology and healthcare led. Nifty IT gained 2.32% to 32,606.90, Nifty Healthcare Index rose 1.58% to 16,449.55 and Nifty Pharma added 1.55% to 27,124.85.
At the other end, Nifty Consumer Durables fell 1.78% to 34,525.15, Nifty Media dropped 1.46% to 1,631.25 and Nifty PSU Bank lost 0.93% to 8,234.85.
Most traded by turnover
| Stock | Close (Rs) | % Change | Turnover (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPL | 1,431.30 | +0.68% | 3,475.34 |
| SAGILITY | 42.08 | -5.78% | 3,303.56 |
| LAURUSLABS | 2,405.50 | +7.20% | 1,856.04 |
| RELIANCE | 1,164.90 | -0.21% | 1,711.92 |
| INFY | 1,185.00 | +3.36% | 1,530.80 |
JPL topped the turnover list at Rs 3,475.34 crore. Laurus Labs posted the biggest move among the five, a 7.20% rise, while Sagility fell 5.78%.
Market Breadth
Breadth was heavily negative despite the Nifty 50's gain. Of the stocks traded, 2,058 declined against 618 that advanced, roughly 3.3 decliners for every advancer, with 27 unchanged.
The index moves show where the weakness sat. The large-cap Nifty 50 rose 0.51%, but the NIFTY Midcap 100 fell 0.93% and the NIFTY Smallcap 100 dropped 1.85%, the steepest fall of the five headline indices. The gap between the Nifty 50 and the smallcap index was 2.36 percentage points.
FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close in the last session?
The Nifty 50 closed at 23,053.10 on Friday, 30 October, up 116.35 points or 0.51%. Its day's range was 22,905.10 to 23,118.10.
Did the broader market rise with the Nifty?
No. The NIFTY Midcap 100 fell 0.93% to 57,301.25 and the NIFTY Smallcap 100 fell 1.85% to 18,463.60. Declines outnumbered advances by 2,058 to 618.
Which sectors gained and which fell the most?
Nifty IT was the best performer, up 2.32%, followed by Nifty Healthcare Index at 1.58% and Nifty Pharma at 1.55%. Nifty Consumer Durables was the worst, down 1.78%.
What was India VIX at the close?
India VIX closed at 15.30, up 0.19 points or 1.22%, after trading between 14.47 and 15.70.
Figures are from NSE's end-of-day files for Friday, 30 October 2026. This note is for information only and is not investment advice.
Sources & Citations
- NSE index closing values, 30 October 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India
- NSE equity bhavcopy, 30 October 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India