Nifty 50 ends 0.68% higher at 22,753.20 as midcaps and smallcaps outpace
The Nifty 50 closed at 22,753.20 on 26 October 2026, up 153.20 points or 0.68%, while 1,639 NSE stocks advanced against 1,045 that declined and 25 were unchanged.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 22,753.20 on 26 October 2026, up 153.20 points or 0.68%, at its high of the day.
- The NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose 1.38% and the NIFTY Midcap 100 gained 1.19%, while 1,639 stocks advanced against 1,045 that declined.
- Nifty Metal was the best sector, up 2.21%, while Nifty Media was the weakest, down 0.34%.
The Nifty 50 closed at 22,753.20 on Monday, 26 October 2026, up 153.20 points or 0.68%, and finished the session at its high of the day. Breadth favoured the buyers: 1,639 stocks advanced on the NSE against 1,045 that declined, with 25 unchanged.
Market Close
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range (low to high) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 broader market outran the large caps: the NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose 1.38% and the NIFTY Midcap 100 gained 1.19%, against 0.68% for the Nifty 50. Nifty Bank lagged well behind with a gain of just 0.15% to 54,366.70. India VIX, the market's gauge of expected volatility, rose 1.78% to 17.16 even as stocks climbed, after touching 18.0025 during the session. The Nifty 50 is the benchmark index for Indian large caps, and it opened at 22,524.40 before recovering from a low of 22,387.35.
Gainers and Losers
Top five Nifty 50 gainers:
| Stock | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRREDDY | 1,229.50 | 1,310.90 | +6.62% |
| JSWSTEEL | 1,185.50 | 1,260.00 | +6.28% |
| BSE | 3,230.80 | 3,359.00 | +3.97% |
| ADANIPORTS | 1,702.70 | 1,752.50 | +2.92% |
| ETERNAL | 317.40 | 325.55 | +2.57% |
Top five Nifty 50 losers:
| Stock | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHRIRAMFIN | 865.00 | 825.00 | -4.62% |
| TATACONSUM | 963.90 | 936.50 | -2.84% |
| BAJFINANCE | 928.95 | 918.70 | -1.10% |
| HDFCLIFE | 523.75 | 519.00 | -0.91% |
| HDFCBANK | 692.80 | 688.05 | -0.69% |
Dr Reddy's led the index with a 6.62% rise to Rs 1,310.90 on turnover of Rs 1,285.44 crore, while Shriram Finance was the weakest Nifty 50 stock, down 4.62% to Rs 825.00. HDFC Bank slipped 0.69% to Rs 688.05 but traded Rs 1,617.58 crore, the most among the Nifty 50 movers listed above.
The five most-traded stocks on the NSE by turnover were:
- INFY: Rs 2,956.54 crore, up 1.06% to Rs 1,166.00
- APOLLO: Rs 2,168.81 crore, up 9.65% to Rs 410.90
- MRPL: Rs 2,041.90 crore, up 12.55% to Rs 182.61
- PCJEWELLER: Rs 1,977.18 crore, down 8.48% to Rs 16.51
- SSWL: Rs 1,850.00 crore, up 13.55% to Rs 532.25
Sectors and Breadth
Metals led the sector table. Nifty Metal rose 2.21% to 11,731.55, followed by the Nifty Healthcare Index, up 1.77% to 15,658.70, and Nifty Pharma, up 1.76% to 25,774.25. JSW Steel's 6.28% gain and Dr Reddy's 6.62% rise sat within those leading groups.
At the other end, only two sector indices finished lower. Nifty Media fell 0.34% to 1,558.10 and Nifty Consumer Durables eased 0.21% to 33,851.10. The third-weakest was Nifty Bank, which still closed 0.15% higher at 54,366.70.
The advance-decline count of 1,639 to 1,045 means roughly three stocks rose for every two that fell across the NSE's EQ series, with 25 stocks unchanged. That broad participation matches the 1.19% and 1.38% gains in the midcap and smallcap indices.
FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close today?
The Nifty 50 closed at 22,753.20 on 26 October 2026, up 153.20 points or 0.68%. Its range for the day was 22,387.35 to 22,753.20, so it ended at the session high.
How many stocks rose on the NSE today?
1,639 stocks advanced and 1,045 declined in the NSE's EQ series, while 25 were unchanged.
Which sector fell the most today?
Nifty Media was the weakest sector index, down 0.34% to 1,558.10, followed by Nifty Consumer Durables, down 0.21% to 33,851.10. Nifty Metal was the best, up 2.21%.
Where do these figures come from?
All figures are from the National Stock Exchange of India's end-of-day files for 26 October 2026: the index closing values file, the equity bhavcopy and the Nifty 50 constituents list.
Figures are from NSE's end-of-day files for 26 October 2026. This report 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