Pre-market: Nifty 50 holds 22,749 as smallcaps jump 2.69% on Tuesday
The Nifty 50 closed flat at 22,749.75 on 27 October while the NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose 2.69% and 1,922 stocks advanced against 756 that declined.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 22,749.75 on Tuesday, down 3.45 points or 0.02%.
- The NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose 2.69% and 1,922 stocks advanced against 756 that declined.
- Nifty Media was the best sector, up 3.66%, while Nifty Private Bank was the worst, down 0.73%.
The Nifty 50 closed at 22,749.75 on Tuesday, 27 October, down 3.45 points or 0.02%, after trading between 22,636.85 and 22,829.75. Beneath the flat headline, breadth was firmly positive: 1,922 stocks advanced on NSE against 756 that declined, with 34 unchanged.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22,749.75 | -3.45 | -0.02% | 22,636.85 to 22,829.75 |
| Nifty Bank | 53,974.90 | -391.80 | -0.72% | 53,951.20 to 54,654.05 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 57,029.90 | +564.50 | +1.00% | 56,366.20 to 57,126.20 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 18,468.70 | +483.70 | +2.69% | 18,039.60 to 18,487.35 |
| India VIX | 16.40 | -0.76 | -4.41% | 16.25 to 17.485 |
India VIX, the gauge of expected volatility, eased 4.41% to 16.40, having opened at 17.16 and touched a high of 17.485 before settling near its session low of 16.25.
What Moved Yesterday
Tata Consumer Products led the Nifty 50, rising 6.78% to close at 1,000, while Asian Paints was the weakest constituent, down 1.94% at 2,277.
| Top Nifty 50 gainers | Prev close | Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATACONSUM | 936.50 | 1,000.00 | +6.78% |
| BHARTIARTL | 1,917.50 | 1,978.80 | +3.20% |
| BAJAJ-AUTO | 10,071.00 | 10,390.00 | +3.17% |
| BSE | 3,359.00 | 3,441.10 | +2.44% |
| TRENT | 2,754.00 | 2,820.60 | +2.42% |
| Top Nifty 50 losers | Prev close | Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIANPAINT | 2,322.00 | 2,277.00 | -1.94% |
| COALINDIA | 405.00 | 398.00 | -1.73% |
| GRASIM | 2,950.00 | 2,900.80 | -1.67% |
| SBIN | 960.80 | 945.10 | -1.63% |
| TCS | 2,535.00 | 2,496.90 | -1.50% |
Among sectors, Nifty Media was the best performer, up 3.66% at 1,615.05, followed by Nifty Realty, up 1.94% at 805.05, and Nifty Pharma, up 1.91% at 26,267.25. Financials sat at the bottom: Nifty Private Bank fell 0.73% to 26,628.45, Nifty Bank lost 0.72% to 53,974.90 and Nifty Financial Services slipped 0.62% to 24,303.75.
The most-traded stock by turnover was HDFC Bank, with Rs 2,776.68 crore traded and a 1.14% fall to 680.20.
| Most traded | Close | % Change | Turnover (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFCBANK | 680.20 | -1.14% | 2,776.68 |
| BHARTIARTL | 1,978.80 | +3.20% | 2,557.95 |
| INFY | 1,163.00 | -0.26% | 2,324.22 |
| ICICIBANK | 1,386.90 | -1.15% | 2,244.14 |
| ATHERENERG | 1,674.00 | +6.29% | 2,160.78 |
Bharti Airtel appeared on both lists, gaining 3.20% on turnover of Rs 2,557.95 crore, and Ather Energy rose 6.29% on Rs 2,160.78 crore of trades.
Market Breadth
Advancers outnumbered decliners by 1,922 to 756, which works out to roughly two and a half stocks rising for every one that fell, with 34 unchanged. That strength was concentrated outside the large caps: the NIFTY Smallcap 100 climbed 2.69% and the NIFTY Midcap 100 gained 1.00%, while the Nifty 50 finished 0.02% lower.
Banks were the weak spot on the day: Nifty Bank fell 0.72% and HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank each lost more than 1.1%, while the Nifty 50 lost 3.45 points even as broader indices posted gains of 564.50 points in midcaps and 483.70 points in smallcaps.
FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close in the last session?
The Nifty 50 closed at 22,749.75 on Tuesday, 27 October, down 3.45 points or 0.02%, after a day's range of 22,636.85 to 22,829.75.
How did midcaps and smallcaps perform?
The NIFTY Midcap 100 rose 1.00% to 57,029.90 and the NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose 2.69% to 18,468.70, both well ahead of the Nifty 50.
Which Nifty 50 stocks moved the most?
Tata Consumer Products gained the most, up 6.78% at 1,000, followed by Bharti Airtel at 3.20%. Asian Paints fell the most, down 1.94% at 2,277, followed by Coal India at 1.73%.
What was India VIX at the close?
India VIX closed at 16.40, down 0.76 points or 4.41%, after a range of 16.25 to 17.485.
Figures are from NSE's end-of-day files for Tuesday, 27 October 2026. This note is for information only and is not investment advice.
Sources & Citations
- NSE index closing values, 27 October 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India
- NSE equity bhavcopy, 27 October 2026 — National Stock Exchange of India