Closing Bell: Nifty 50 Dips as Midcaps Fall Sharply; Institutional Investors Remain Cautious | 01 Sept 2026, 03:45 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
Indian equity markets concluded Tuesday’s session in negative territory. The Nifty 50 settled at 23980.55, shedding 99.85 points, as broader market indices faced considerable pressure. Midcap stocks notably underperformed.
Indian equity markets closed lower on Tuesday, 01 September 2026, with key benchmark indices registering declines across the board. These are the final settled closing figures for the session. The Nifty 50 finished at 23980.55, down −99.85 points or −0.41%. The Nifty Bank index also saw significant selling pressure, closing at 57264.15, a drop of −760.80 points or −1.31%. The broader market experienced a sharper correction, with the NIFTY Midcap 100 index falling −1050.60 points or −1.64% to settle at 63174.15.
Index Performance Overview
| Index Name | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23980.55 | −99.85 | −0.41% |
| Nifty Bank | 57264.15 | −760.80 | −1.31% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 63174.15 | −1050.60 | −1.64% |
Top Movers of the Day
Among the Nifty 50 constituents, ITC Ltd. emerged as the top gainer, advancing +4.23% to ₹266.3. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. also performed strongly, rising +3.45% to ₹1648. Bharti Airtel Ltd. gained +3.10%, closing at ₹1868.
| Top 10 Gainers | Close (₹) | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| ITC Ltd. (ITC) | 266.3 | +4.23% |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (ADANIPORTS) | 1648 | +3.45% |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. (BHARTIARTL) | 1868 | +3.10% |
| HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCLTECH) | 1351.9 | +3.03% |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) | 236.49 | +2.02% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd. (RELIANCE) | 1302.6 | +2.00% |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. (BAJAJ-AUTO) | 12329 | +1.64% |
| Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (DRREDDY) | 1170 | +1.35% |
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HEROMOTOCO) | 5520.5 | +1.29% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (KOTAKBANK) | 424.65 | +1.25% |
Conversely, Shriram Finance Ltd. led the losers, dropping −5.05% to ₹1053.9. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. declined −4.70% to ₹12910, while Nestle India Ltd. fell −4.01% to ₹1436.5.
| Top 10 Losers | Close (₹) | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Shriram Finance Ltd. (SHRIRAMFIN) | 1053.9 | −5.05% |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MARUTI) | 12910 | −4.70% |
| Nestle India Ltd. (NESTLEIND) | 1436.5 | −4.01% |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO) | 5036.5 | −3.77% |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH) | 1003 | −3.75% |
| Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) | 2562.8 | −3.42% |
| Axis Bank Ltd. (AXISBANK) | 1257.5 | −3.27% |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (SUNPHARMA) | 1927.2 | −2.90% |
| State Bank Of India (SBIN) | 1029.9 | −2.84% |
| Bajaj Finserv Ltd. (BAJAJFINSV) | 1968 | −2.62% |
Institutional Flows
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in today’s session, offloading equities worth −₹7,985.88 crore. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided some counter-balance, registering net purchases of +₹4,588.88 crore.
Key Stock Developments
Among the top gainers, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (ADANIPORTS) saw positive momentum following news that its arm incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Ocean Sparkle Offshore, aligning with the company’s marine strategy to diversify its fleet globally. The company also provided an operational performance update. Bharti Airtel Ltd. (BHARTIARTL) also gained after reports indicated it added 26.88 lakh subscribers in July, increasing its total customer base to 48.94 crore with a market share of 38.01% in wireless subscribers. Additionally, Bharti Airtel’s arm partnered with ITI to facilitate digital transformation for enterprises by combining high-speed enterprise connectivity with secure data center and sovereign cloud services.
Ahead for Tomorrow
Investors will closely monitor global cues and institutional flow trends for further direction before Wednesday’s opening bell. The performance of broader market indices will be key to understanding underlying sentiment.