Nifty 50 ends 0.51% higher at 23,053.10 as smallcaps slide 1.85%
The Nifty 50 rose 116.35 points, or 0.51%, to close at 23,053.10 on 30 October 2026, but breadth was weak: 2,058 NSE stocks fell against 618 that rose.
Key points
- The Nifty 50 closed at 23,053.10 on 30 October 2026, up 116.35 points or 0.51%.
- The NIFTY Smallcap 100 fell 1.85% and 2,058 stocks declined against 618 that advanced.
- Nifty IT was the best sector, up 2.32%, while Nifty Consumer Durables was the worst, down 1.78%.
The Nifty 50 closed at 23,053.10 on Friday, 30 October 2026, up 116.35 points or 0.51%, but the gain was narrow. Across NSE's EQ series, 618 stocks advanced, 2,058 declined and 27 were unchanged, as midcaps fell 0.93% and smallcaps 1.85%.
Market Close
| Index | Close | Change | % Change | Day's range (low to high) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 15.695 |
The headline index and the broader market went opposite ways: the Nifty 50 rose 0.51% while the NIFTY Smallcap 100 lost 1.85% and closed at 18,463.60, only 22.25 points above its day's low of 18,441.35. The Nifty Bank also slipped 0.41% to 54,686.95. India VIX, the market's gauge of expected volatility, rose 1.22% to 15.30.
Gainers and Losers
Top five Nifty 50 gainers
| Stock | Previous close | Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRENT | 2,861.70 | 3,017.30 | +5.44% |
| INDIGO | 4,675.00 | 4,877.60 | +4.33% |
| INFY | 1,146.50 | 1,185.00 | +3.36% |
| APOLLOHOSP | 8,200.00 | 8,448.00 | +3.02% |
| POWERGRID | 260.00 | 265.00 | +1.92% |
Top five Nifty 50 losers
| Stock | Previous close | Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHRIRAMFIN | 841.10 | 823.15 | -2.13% |
| NESTLEIND | 1,188.60 | 1,167.00 | -1.82% |
| M&M | 2,890.00 | 2,840.30 | -1.72% |
| JIOFIN | 207.00 | 204.50 | -1.21% |
| ADANIPORTS | 1,872.00 | 1,850.00 | -1.18% |
The five most-traded stocks by turnover were:
- JPL: Rs 3,475.34 crore (+0.68%, close 1,431.30)
- SAGILITY: Rs 3,303.56 crore (-5.78%, close 42.08)
- LAURUSLABS: Rs 1,856.04 crore (+7.20%, close 2,405.50)
- RELIANCE: Rs 1,711.92 crore (-0.21%, close 1,164.90)
- INFY: Rs 1,530.80 crore (+3.36%, close 1,185.00)
Sectors and Breadth
Technology and healthcare led. The best three sector indices were Nifty IT (+2.32%, at 32,606.90), the Nifty Healthcare Index (+1.58%, at 16,449.55) and Nifty Pharma (+1.55%, at 27,124.85).
The weakest three were Nifty Consumer Durables (-1.78%, at 34,525.15), Nifty Media (-1.46%, at 1,631.25) and Nifty PSU Bank (-0.93%, at 8,234.85).
Breadth was heavily negative despite the Nifty 50's gain: 2,058 stocks fell against 618 that rose, with 27 unchanged. That is more than three stocks falling for every one that rose.
Beyond the Nifty
Three stocks traded far above their own 20-session average volume: Quick Heal Technologies (QUICKHEAL) at 70.2 times, closing 12.92% higher; Dhanuka Agritech (DHANUKA) at 66.8 times, up 12.03%; and Borosil (BOROLTD) at 59.8 times, up 19.98%.
The largest delivery spikes were in BN Agrochem (BNAGROCHEM), where 87.2% of traded shares were delivered against 12.1% over the previous 20 sessions; The New India Assurance Company (NIACL), at 62.2% against 7.5%; and Landmark Cars (LANDMARK), at 72.0% against 17.9%.
On a closing basis, 28 stocks finished at a 52-week high (11 of them in the Nifty 500) and 209 at a 52-week low (56 in the Nifty 500).
The day's largest deal by value was a bulk deal in SAGILITY, where SAGILITY B.V. sold 56,00,00,000 shares at Rs 42.76, worth Rs 2,394.56 crore. The largest block deal was in SWIGGY, where TENCENT CLOUD EUROPE B.V. sold 5,43,47,662 shares at Rs 180.65, worth Rs 981.79 crore.
For every figure for the day, see Oquilia's Market Pulse for 30 October 2026.
FAQ
Where did the Nifty 50 close today?
The Nifty 50 closed at 23,053.10 on 30 October 2026, up 116.35 points or 0.51%, after trading between 22,905.10 and 23,118.10.
How many stocks rose and fell on NSE today?
Across NSE's EQ series, 618 stocks advanced, 2,058 declined and 27 were unchanged on 30 October 2026.
Which sector fell the most today?
Nifty Consumer Durables was the weakest sector index, down 1.78% at 34,525.15, followed by Nifty Media (-1.46%) and Nifty PSU Bank (-0.93%).
Where do these figures come from?
Every figure is from NSE's end-of-day files for 30 October 2026: the index closing values file and the equity bhavcopy, with Market Pulse figures also drawn from NSE's bulk and block deal files.
Figures are from NSE's end-of-day files for 30 October 2026. This report 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