Nifty 50 ends 0.02% lower at 22,749.75 as smallcaps jump 2.69%
The Nifty 50 closed at 22,749.75 on 27 October 2026, down 0.02%, while the NIFTY Smallcap 100 rose 2.69%. On NSE, 1,922 stocks advanced and 756 declined.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 22,749.75 on 27 October 2026, down 3.45 points or 0.02%.
- The NIFTY Smallcap 100 gained 2.69% and the NIFTY Midcap 100 rose 1.00%, with 1,922 advances against 756 declines.
- Nifty Media was the best sector index, up 3.66%, while Nifty Private Bank was the worst, down 0.73%.
The Nifty 50 ended Tuesday's session almost unchanged at 22,749.75, down 3.45 points or 0.02%, while the broader market rallied hard. Across all NSE stocks in the EQ series, 1,922 advanced, 756 declined and 34 were unchanged, so roughly five stocks rose for every two that fell.
Market Close
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range (low to high) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The gap between large caps and the rest of the market was the story of the day: the NIFTY Smallcap 100 gained 2.69% and the NIFTY Midcap 100 rose 1.00%, while the benchmark index Nifty 50 slipped 0.02%. Nifty Bank was the drag among the headline gauges, falling 391.80 points or 0.72% to 53,974.90 and closing just above its day's low of 53,951.20.
India VIX, the market's gauge of expected volatility, fell 4.41% to 16.40, after trading between 16.25 and 17.49 during the session.
Gainers and Losers
Top five Nifty 50 gainers:
| Stock | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % 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 five Nifty 50 losers:
| Stock | Previous close (Rs) | Close (Rs) | % 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% |
TATACONSUM led the Nifty 50 with a 6.78% gain to Rs 1,000.00, while ASIANPAINT was the weakest constituent, down 1.94% at Rs 2,277.00.
The five most-traded stocks by turnover were:
- HDFCBANK: Rs 2,776.68 crore, closing at Rs 680.20 (-1.14%)
- BHARTIARTL: Rs 2,557.95 crore, closing at Rs 1,978.80 (+3.20%)
- INFY: Rs 2,324.22 crore, closing at Rs 1,163.00 (-0.26%)
- ICICIBANK: Rs 2,244.14 crore, closing at Rs 1,386.90 (-1.15%)
- ATHERENERG: Rs 2,160.78 crore, closing at Rs 1,674.00 (+6.29%)
Sectors and Breadth
The best-performing sector indices were Nifty Media, up 3.66% at 1,615.05, Nifty Realty, up 1.94% at 805.05, and Nifty Pharma, up 1.91% at 26,267.25.
The weakest were all lenders and financials: Nifty Private Bank fell 0.73% to 26,628.45, Nifty Bank fell 0.72% to 53,974.90 and Nifty Financial Services fell 0.62% to 24,303.75.
Breadth was firmly positive. Of the NSE stocks in the EQ series, 1,922 advanced, 756 declined and 34 were unchanged, which works out to roughly five stocks rising for every two that fell, a picture closer to the 2.69% gain in the NIFTY Smallcap 100 than to the flat Nifty 50.
FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close today?
The Nifty 50 closed at 22,749.75 on 27 October 2026, down 3.45 points or 0.02%. It traded between 22,636.85 and 22,829.75 during the session.
How many stocks rose on NSE today?
Across NSE stocks in the EQ series, 1,922 advanced, 756 declined and 34 were unchanged.
Which sector fell the most today?
Nifty Private Bank was the weakest sector index, falling 0.73% to 26,628.45, followed by Nifty Bank, down 0.72%, and Nifty Financial Services, down 0.62%.
Where do these figures come from?
All figures come from NSE's end-of-day files for 27 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 27 October 2026. This report 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