Closing Bell: Nifty 50 Gains 113 Points as ITC and Tata Motors Drive Markets | 05 Oct 2026, 03:45 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 settled at 22,535.45 on Monday, rising 0.51% as investors cheered corporate developments in the FMCG and automotive sectors today.
Market Overview
Indian equity markets concluded the session on a positive note on Monday, 05 October 2026. The Nifty 50 settled at 22,535.45, reflecting a gain of +113.50 points or +0.51%. The Nifty Bank index also finished in the green at 54,713.60, up +262.85 points or +0.48%. Meanwhile, the NIFTY Midcap 100 index outperformed slightly, closing at 59,041.70, an increase of +309.70 points or +0.53%.
Key Market Movers
ITC Ltd. led the gains, surging +4.65% after the company acquired the remaining 52.5% stake in Sproutlife for ₹645 crore. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. rose +3.13% following the expansion of its BaaS offering and the launch of the new Aeris model. Conversely, HCL Technologies Ltd. faced selling pressure, declining −3.47%, while HDFC Bank Ltd. shed −2.31%.
| Index | Close | Change | Change% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22535.45 | +113.50 | +0.51% |
| Nifty Bank | 54713.60 | +262.85 | +0.48% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 59041.70 | +309.70 | +0.53% |
Institutional Activity
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remained net buyers, infusing ₹10,041.84 crore into the markets today. In contrast, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their selling streak, offloading ₹9,484.22 crore worth of equities during the session.