Closing Bell: Nifty 50 Gains 161 Points as Midcaps Rally on Tuesday Session | 06 Oct 2026, 03:45 PM IST

Market Overview

Indian equity markets concluded the trading session on Tuesday, 06 October 2026, on a positive note. The Nifty 50 closed at 22717.70, recording a gain of +161.95 points or +0.72%. The Nifty Bank index also finished higher, settling at 54993.75, up by +279.65 points or +0.51%. The broader market saw significant participation, with the NIFTY Midcap 100 index rising +563.10 points, a climb of +0.95%.

Index	Close	Change	% Change
Nifty 50	22717.70	+161.95	+0.72%
Nifty Bank	54993.75	+279.65	+0.51%
NIFTY Midcap 100	59686.75	+563.10	+0.95%

Corporate Developments

In stock-specific news, BSE Ltd. (BSE) saw activity following reports that BNP Paribas and Goldman Sachs pared a 1.7% stake in the company for ₹2,186.44 crore. Shares of BSE Ltd. (BSE) closed at ₹3301, reflecting a gain of +3.82%. Meanwhile, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (KOTAKBANK) shares rose +3.59% to settle at ₹430.95, supported by the launch of a new co-branded credit card for small business owners and updates regarding the appointment of a new managing director.

Top Movers

Top Gainer	Close	Change %
Trent Ltd. (TRENT)	₹2900	+12.40%
BSE Ltd. (BSE)	₹3301	+3.82%
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (KOTAKBANK)	₹430.95	+3.59%

Top Loser	Close	Change %
Coal India Ltd. (COALINDIA)	₹411.2	−3.27%
Tech Mahindra Ltd. (TECHM)	₹1499.4	−2.38%
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH)	₹902.9	−1.54%

Market Outlook

Investors should monitor the ongoing divergence between FII and DII activity, as FIIs net sold ₹4,699.14 crore while DIIs net bought ₹5,181.62 crore in the latest session. Watching these liquidity flows will be critical for tomorrow’s market opening.