Pre-market: Nifty 50 at 22,753.20 after closing Monday at the day's high
The Nifty 50 rose 0.68% to 22,753.20 on Monday, 26 October, as smallcaps gained 1.38%, metals led the sectors and 1,639 NSE stocks advanced against 1,045.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 22,753.20 on Monday, 26 October, up 153.20 points or 0.68%.
- The NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose 1.38% and the NIFTY Midcap 100 1.19%, as 1,639 stocks advanced against 1,045.
- Nifty Metal was the best sector, up 2.21%, while Nifty Media was the worst, down 0.34%.
The Nifty 50 goes into Tuesday's session at 22,753.20, after gaining 153.20 points, or 0.68%, on Monday, 26 October, and closing at the day's high. The rally was broad: 1,639 stocks advanced on NSE against 1,045 that declined, with 25 unchanged.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22,753.20 | +153.20 | +0.68% | 22,387.35 to 22,753.20 |
| Nifty Bank | 54,366.70 | +79.35 | +0.15% | 53,777.50 to 54,392.50 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 56,465.40 | +664.75 | +1.19% | 55,101.10 to 56,472.75 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 17,985.00 | +245.55 | +1.38% | 17,433.00 to 18,013.20 |
| India VIX | 17.16 | +0.30 | +1.78% | 16.86 to 18.0025 |
The Nifty 50 opened at 22,524.40 and dipped to 22,387.35 before climbing to finish at its high of 22,753.20. India VIX, the market's gauge of expected volatility, rose 1.78% to 17.16 even as equities gained, after touching 18.0025 during the session.
What Moved Yesterday
Dr Reddy's led the Nifty 50 gainers, while Shriram Finance was the weakest stock in the index. The five biggest movers on each side were:
| Top gainers | Close (Rs) | % Change | Top losers | Close (Rs) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRREDDY | 1,310.90 | +6.62% | SHRIRAMFIN | 825.00 | -4.62% |
| JSWSTEEL | 1,260.00 | +6.28% | TATACONSUM | 936.50 | -2.84% |
| BSE | 3,359.00 | +3.97% | BAJFINANCE | 918.70 | -1.10% |
| ADANIPORTS | 1,752.50 | +2.92% | HDFCLIFE | 519.00 | -0.91% |
| ETERNAL | 325.55 | +2.57% | HDFCBANK | 688.05 | -0.69% |
Dr Reddy's rose from 1,229.50 to 1,310.90 on turnover of Rs 1,285.44 crore, and JSW Steel climbed from 1,185.50 to 1,260.00. Shriram Finance fell from 865.00 to 825.00 on turnover of Rs 973.84 crore. HDFC Bank, down 0.69%, still drew Rs 1,617.58 crore of turnover, the most among the ten movers above.
Sectors. Metals led the sectoral indices, with Nifty Metal up 2.21% to 11,731.55. Healthcare and pharma followed: the Nifty Healthcare Index gained 1.77% to 15,658.70 and Nifty Pharma rose 1.76% to 25,774.25. At the other end, Nifty Media slipped 0.34% to 1,558.10 and Nifty Consumer Durables eased 0.21% to 33,851.10. The third weakest sectoral index, Nifty Bank, still gained 0.15%, so only two of the sectoral indices in the brief's ranking ended lower.
Most traded. Infosys topped the turnover table and four of the five most-traded stocks closed higher:
| Stock | Close (Rs) | % Change | Turnover (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| INFY | 1,166.00 | +1.06% | 2,956.54 |
| APOLLO | 410.90 | +9.65% | 2,168.81 |
| MRPL | 182.61 | +12.55% | 2,041.90 |
| PCJEWELLER | 16.51 | -8.48% | 1,977.18 |
| SSWL | 532.25 | +13.55% | 1,850.00 |
SSWL posted the biggest move of the group at 13.55%, while PC Jeweller was the only one to fall, losing 8.48% to 16.51.
Market Breadth
Of the 2,709 stocks counted in NSE's breadth figures for the last session, 1,639 advanced, 1,045 declined and 25 were unchanged, so roughly 1.6 stocks rose for every one that fell.
The index moves show the buying grew stronger further down the market. The NIFTY Smallcap 100 gained 1.38% and the NIFTY Midcap 100 rose 1.19%, both well ahead of the 0.68% gain in the large-cap Nifty 50. Nifty Bank lagged all of them with a 0.15% rise, which held back the headline index relative to the broader market.
FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close in the last session?
The Nifty 50 closed at 22,753.20 on Monday, 26 October, up 153.20 points or 0.68%. Its close matched the day's high, and the session low was 22,387.35.
How did midcaps and smallcaps perform?
They outperformed. The NIFTY Midcap 100 rose 1.19% to 56,465.40 and the NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose 1.38% to 17,985.00.
Which Nifty 50 stocks gained and lost the most?
Dr Reddy's was the top gainer, up 6.62% to 1,310.90, followed by JSW Steel at 6.28%. Shriram Finance was the top loser, down 4.62% to 825.00, followed by Tata Consumer at 2.84%.
What is the India VIX level?
India VIX closed at 17.16, up 0.30 points or 1.78%, after ranging between 16.86 and 18.0025 during the session.
Figures are from NSE's end-of-day files for Monday, 26 October 2026. This note is for information only and is not investment advice.
Sources & Citations
- NSE index closing values, 26 October 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India
- NSE equity bhavcopy, 26 October 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India