Closing Bell: Nifty 50 Gains 117 Points as Metal and Pharma Stocks Lead Market | 26 Oct 2026, 03:45 PM IST
Key Highlights
The Nifty 50 closed at 22,717.05 on Monday, 26 October 2026, rising 0.52% as broad-based buying in metal and healthcare sectors drove the session higher.
Market Overview
The closed at 22,717.05 on Monday, 26 October 2026, marking a gain of +117.05 points or +0.52%. The session saw the Nifty Bank close at 54,317.75, up +30.40 points or +0.06%, while the NIFTY Midcap 100 finished at 56,331.90, gaining +531.25 points or +0.95%. The India VIX rose to 17.14, reflecting a +1.65% change.
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22717.05 | +117.05 | +0.52% |
| Nifty Bank | 54317.75 | +30.40 | +0.06% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 56331.90 | +531.25 | +0.95% |
Sector Performance
Sectoral performance was led by the Nifty Metal index, which gained +1.88%. Other notable performers included the Nifty Healthcare Index at +1.56%, Nifty Pharma at +1.53%, and Nifty Energy at +1.13%. Conversely, the Nifty Media index fell -0.52%, and the Nifty FMCG index closed lower by -0.03%.
Top Market Movers
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. led the gainers, rising +6.82%, following news of its licensing agreement for Zytorvi. JSW Steel Ltd. followed with a gain of +4.85%. Among losers, Shriram Finance Ltd. declined -4.80%, while Tata Consumer Products Ltd. dropped -3.00%. Ltd. saw activity after BNP Paribas and Goldman Sachs pared a 1.7% stake, aggregating to ₹2,186.44 crore.
Institutional Flows
Institutional activity showed a net inflow from DIIs of ₹3,235.36 crore and FIIs of ₹887.65 crore for the session on 26 October 2026. Over the last three sessions, FIIs recorded a net outflow of ₹1,549 crore, while DIIs recorded a net inflow of ₹7,741 crore.
Market Watch
Investors should monitor upcoming institutional flow data and sectoral volatility before the market opens tomorrow. Pay close attention to volume shockers like Mahindra Logistics Ltd. and EPACK Durable Ltd. for potential momentum shifts.