The Indian markets finished the session on a positive note this Thursday, 29 October 2026. Investors saw broad-based buying that lifted the major indices, reflecting a renewed sense of confidence as the trading day concluded.
The day in 60 seconds
- The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,940.75, recording a gain of +1.07%.
- The Nifty Bank index rose by +1.20% to finish at 54,919.25.
- The Nifty Midcap 100 index ended the session at 57,798.35, up by +0.91%.
- The India VIX, a gauge of expected market volatility, fell by −6.91% to 15.12.
The session story
The Nifty 50 opened at 22,690.65 and navigated a range between a low of 22,656.75 and a high of 22,961.95. The India VIX, which measures the market’s expectation of near-term movement, dropped to 15.12, suggesting a calmer mood among traders. This performance marks one consecutive session of gains, with the index now sitting 0.89% below its 20-session high of 23,146.15.
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty Bank | 54,919.25 | +651.85 | +1.20% |
| Nifty 50 | 22,940.75 | +241.90 | +1.07% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 57,798.35 | +523.65 | +0.91% |
Nifty 50: the bigger picture
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Last 5 sessions | +1.12% |
| Last 20 sessions | +0.99% |
| 20-session high | 23,146.15 |
| 20-session low | 22,231.80 |
| Below the 20-session high | 0.89% |
| Current run | 1 session up in a row |
Winners and losers
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (+6.17%) led the gainers after reporting a 17% growth in Q2 consolidated net profit, with total income rising by 16.05% to ₹11,609.77 crore. Adani Enterprises Ltd. (+5.69%) also performed well, bolstered by a new memorandum of understanding with Jabil for a data centre hardware joint venture, despite a 55% fall in consolidated net profit. On the downside, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (−4.04%) emerged as the top loser of the session.
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. | ₹1,869.9 | +6.17% |
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. | ₹2,621 | +5.69% |
| Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. | ₹262 | +4.22% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | ₹458 | +4.09% |
| Eternal Ltd. | ₹337.1 | +3.40% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. | ₹5,107.5 | −4.04% |
| Trent Ltd. | ₹2,865 | −1.68% |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | ₹11,450 | −1.11% |
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. | ₹1,649 | −1.06% |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. | ₹10,417 | −0.65% |
Sector performance
Market breadth remained largely positive, with Nifty Realty (+2.95%) leading the sector gains. Other notable performers included Nifty FMCG (+2.40%), Nifty CPSE (+2.16%), and Nifty PSU Bank (+2.09%). The Nifty Auto index was the sole laggard, closing slightly lower at −0.07%.
| Sector index | Change % |
|---|---|
| Nifty Realty | +2.95% |
| Nifty FMCG | +2.40% |
| Nifty CPSE | +2.16% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | +2.09% |
| Nifty PSE | +1.27% |
| Nifty Chemicals Index | +0.52% |
| Nifty Pharma | +0.47% |
| Nifty Healthcare Index | +0.43% |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | +0.39% |
| Nifty Auto | −0.07% |
Where the big money went
Institutional activity showed continued interest from both foreign and domestic players. FIIs recorded a net inflow of ₹871.83 crore, while DIIs added ₹643.35 crore to the market today. Net buying indicates that institutional investors are currently adding to their positions in the Indian equity market.
| Session | FII net | DII net |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | +872 | +643 |
| 27 Oct | +4,240 | −1,250 |
| 26 Oct | −1,462 | +2,610 |
| 23 Oct | +888 | +3,235 |
| 22 Oct | −3,459 | +2,891 |
| Last 5 sessions | +1,079 | +8,130 |
Under the radar
Several stocks reached 52-week highs today, including Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (+4.09%) and Laurus Labs Ltd. (+2.62%). Meanwhile, V-Guard Industries Ltd. (+8.41%) saw significant activity with volume 79.5 times its 20-session average. Investors should note that Hero Motors Ltd. hit an upper circuit today.
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | ₹458 | +4.09% |
| Acutaas Chemicals Ltd. | ₹3,978 | +7.22% |
| Laurus Labs Ltd. | ₹2,239 | +2.62% |
| SG Mart Ltd. | ₹872.6 | +8.67% |
| Piramal Pharma Ltd. | ₹231.8 | −0.43% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| V-Guard Industries Ltd. | ₹286.2 | +8.41% |
| Yes Bank Ltd. | ₹15.45 | −1.02% |
| Dalmia Bharat Ltd. | ₹1,408.4 | −4.48% |
| Vaibhav Global Ltd. | ₹158.49 | −15.62% |
| Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. | ₹843 | +2.55% |
| Stock | Volume vs average | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| V-Guard Industries Ltd. | 79.5x | +8.41% |
| Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. | 38.1x | −14.48% |
| Hubtown Ltd. | 23.5x | +6.16% |
| Birlasoft Ltd. | 20.7x | +12.22% |
| Gaudium IVF and Women Health Ltd. | 15.4x | +12.18% |
What to watch tomorrow
Friday, 30 October, brings a busy schedule with 34 Nifty 500 companies holding board meetings, including Bank Of Baroda, Bharat Electronics Ltd., and Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd. Several IPOs are also in focus, with Ajwa Projects Ltd., Carver Roboweld Ltd., and MK Sons Fine Jewels Ltd. closing for bidding. Additionally, investors may look at ex-dividend dates for stocks like REC Ltd. and Supreme Industries Ltd.
On the calendar for Friday, 30 October
| Company | Also considering a dividend |
|---|---|
| Aarti Industries Ltd. | — |
| Aditya Birla Capital Ltd. | — |
| Affle 3i Ltd. | — |
| Ajanta Pharma Ltd. | — |
| Bank Of Baroda | — |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd. | — |
| Delhivery Ltd. | — |
| Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd. | — |
| Engineers India Ltd. | — |
| GAIL (India) Ltd. | — |
| Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. | — |
| GE Vernova T&D India Ltd. | — |
| Company | What happens |
|---|---|
| Ajwa Projects Ltd. | Last day to bid |
| Carver Roboweld Ltd.
Price band ₹76 to ₹80
|
Last day to bid |
| MK Sons Fine Jewels Ltd.
Price band ₹153 to ₹162
|
Last day to bid |
| Johnsoncab Electricals Ltd.
Price band ₹190 to ₹200
|
Opens for bidding |
| Vectras Enprocon Ltd.
Price band ₹99 to ₹105
|
Opens for bidding |
| Maxwell Engineering Solutions Ltd.
Price band ₹150 to ₹158
|
Opens for bidding |
| HGS (India) Ltd.
Price band ₹114 to ₹120
|
Opens for bidding |
| Company | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | dividend | ₹25 per share |
| Dalmia Bharat Ltd. | dividend | ₹4 per share |
| Railtel Corporation Of India Ltd. | dividend | ₹1 per share |
| REC Ltd. | dividend | ₹3.5 per share |
| Sagility Ltd. | dividend | ₹0.15 per share |
| Supreme Industries Ltd. | dividend | ₹12 per share |
Keep an eye on how these corporate results influence sector sentiment as the week draws to a close.
| Stock | Side | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero Motors Ltd. | Upper | ₹122.33 | +5.00% |
| Standard Engineering Technology Ltd. | Upper | ₹405.95 | +4.99% |
| STL Networks Ltd. | Upper | ₹35.87 | +4.98% |
| Bhageria Industries Ltd. | Upper | ₹370.75 | +10.00% |
| Prasol Chemicals Ltd. | Upper | ₹820.35 | +10.00% |
| Vishal Nirmiti Ltd. | Upper | ₹103.49 | +4.99% |
| Xtranet Technologies Ltd. | Upper | ₹290.05 | +5.00% |
| Evervie Health Ltd. | Lower | ₹43.67 | −4.98% |