Closing Bell: Nifty 50 Closes Higher at 23429 as HCL Tech and Hero MotoCorp Rally | 21 Sept 2026, 03:45 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
Indian equity markets ended Monday’s session in the green, with the Nifty 50 rising 82.60 points. Gains in IT and auto majors supported the benchmark index.
Market Overview
The Indian equity markets concluded the trading session on Monday, 21 September 2026, with the Nifty 50 settling at 23429.00, marking a gain of +82.60 points or +0.35%. The Nifty Bank index also finished in positive territory, closing at 56494.90, up by +136.20 points or +0.24%. Conversely, the Nifty Midcap 100 index faced selling pressure, ending the day at 62046.75, down by −144.50 points or −0.23%.
Top Market Movers
Investor sentiment was bolstered by strong performances from select large-cap stocks. Eternal Ltd. led the gainers with a rise of +2.62%, followed by HCL Technologies Ltd. at +2.54% and Hero MotoCorp Ltd. at +2.39%. On the flip side, Bharti Airtel Ltd. emerged as the top loser, declining by −3.27%, while Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. fell by −1.95%.
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23429.00 | +82.60 | +0.35% |
| Nifty Bank | 56494.90 | +136.20 | +0.24% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 62046.75 | −144.50 | −0.23% |
Corporate Developments
HCL Technologies Ltd. saw positive momentum following the launch of its dedicated business unit, ‘HCLTech Pulse’, designed to assist clients in AI adoption. Additionally, the company expanded its strategic partnership with CrowdStrike to enhance AI security services. Meanwhile, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. shares moved higher despite the company reporting a 3% increase in total sales for August 2026, with domestic ICE dispatches reaching 5,16,747 units.