The Nifty 50 closed at 22,760.75, a marginal gain of +0.03%.
The NIFTY Midcap 100 outperformed, finishing up +0.82% at 56,929.85.
Nifty Bank faced pressure, ending the session down -0.42% at 54,141.05.
India VIX cooled off, dropping -4.56% to 16.38, signaling lower expected volatility.
FIIs were net sellers at -1,462.49 crore, while DIIs provided support with +2,609.57 crore.
Market session story
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, saw the Nifty 50 navigate a range between 22,636.85 and 22,829.75 before settling at 22,760.75. This marks the second consecutive day of gains for the index, though it remains -1.64% lower over the last 20 sessions. India VIX, which acts as a gauge for how much movement traders expect in the near term, dropped to 16.38, suggesting a calmer mood compared to recent sessions.
Nifty 50: the bigger picture
Measure
Value
Last 5 sessions
−0.56%
Last 20 sessions
−1.64%
20-session high
23,146.15
20-session low
22,231.80
Below the 20-session high
1.67%
Current run
2 sessions up in a row
Nifty 50 over recent sessions, to 27 Oct
Winners and losers
Tata Consumer Products Ltd. (TATACONSUM) led the gainers, rising +5.46% after reporting a 16% rise in consolidated net profit for Q2FY27. Bharti Airtel Ltd. (BHARTIARTL) climbed +2.94% following news that its subscriber base grew by 26.92 lakh in September. Conversely, Cipla Ltd. (CIPLA) fell -1.84%, and ITC Ltd. (ITC) dropped -1.52%. Other notable decliners included Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) at -1.37% and Infosys Ltd. (INFY) at -1.27%.
Stock
Price
Change %
Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
₹987.6
+5.46%
Bharti Airtel Ltd.
₹1,973.9
+2.94%
BSE Ltd.
₹3,447.6
+2.64%
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
₹10,331
+2.58%
Trent Ltd.
₹2,825
+2.58%
Top gainers
Stock
Price
Change %
Cipla Ltd.
₹1,330
−1.84%
ITC Ltd.
₹256.55
−1.52%
Coal India Ltd.
₹399.3
−1.41%
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
₹2,500.3
−1.37%
Adani Enterprises Ltd.
₹2,475
−1.32%
Top losers
Sector performance
Market breadth showed a clear divide as Nifty Media led the pack with a +3.98% gain, followed by Nifty Realty at +1.93%. Nifty Pharma and Nifty Chemicals Index both advanced +1.72%. On the downside, Nifty IT struggled, falling -0.81%, while Nifty Financial Services dipped -0.36% and Nifty FMCG remained nearly flat at -0.01%.
Sector index
Change %
Nifty Media
+3.98%
Nifty Realty
+1.93%
Nifty Pharma
+1.72%
Nifty Chemicals Index
+1.72%
Nifty Healthcare Index
+1.54%
Nifty Auto
+1.20%
Nifty CPSE
+0.96%
Nifty India Consumption
+0.93%
Nifty Infrastructure
+0.91%
Nifty Energy
+0.62%
Nifty PSE
+0.53%
Nifty Metal
+0.49%
Nifty PSU Bank
+0.21%
Nifty FMCG
−0.01%
Nifty Oil & Gas
−0.15%
Nifty Financial Services
−0.36%
Nifty Bank
−0.42%
Nifty IT
−0.81%
Sector indices, 27 October 2026, best first
Where the big money went
Institutional activity remained a tug-of-war. FIIs (Foreign Institutional Investors) were net sellers of -1,462.49 crore today, continuing a trend that has seen them pull -4,160 crore out over the last five sessions. DIIs (Domestic Institutional Investors) acted as the primary counterweight, buying +2,609.57 crore today and bringing their five-day net buying total to +13,552 crore.
Session
FII net
DII net
26 Oct
−1,462
+2,610
23 Oct
+888
+3,235
22 Oct
−3,459
+2,891
21 Oct
+1,022
+1,614
19 Oct
−1,149
+3,201
Last 5 sessions
−4,160
+13,552
FII and DII net flows, ₹ crore (positive is net buying)
Under the radar
Volume shockers drew attention today, with Onesource Specialty Pharma Ltd. trading at 35.0x its 20-session average volume, rising +13.58%. Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd. also saw elevated interest at 28.0x volume, gaining +2.92%. Meanwhile, BSE Ltd. (BSE) shares rose +2.64% even as BNP Paribas and Goldman Sachs pared a combined 1.7% stake in the company.
Stock
Price
Change %
Acutaas Chemicals Ltd.
₹3,793.9
+13.29%
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd.
₹849.5
+8.65%
Laurus Labs Ltd.
₹2,135.8
+3.74%
International Gemological Institute Ltd.
₹392.65
+1.91%
PVR Inox Ltd.
₹1,464
+4.22%
Touched a 52-week high (11 of 531 liquid stocks scanned)
Stock
Price
Change %
REC Ltd.
₹285.7
−4.19%
AGI Infra Ltd.
₹232.9
+16.13%
HDFC Bank Ltd.
₹682.7
−0.78%
Waaree Energies Ltd.
₹2,274
−1.94%
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd.
₹260.45
−6.73%
Touched a 52-week low (25 of 531)
Stock
Volume vs average
Change %
Onesource Specialty Pharma Ltd.
35.0x
+13.58%
Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd.
28.0x
+2.92%
Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd.
27.2x
−9.50%
Bajel Projects Ltd.
21.9x
+8.03%
AGI Infra Ltd.
21.8x
+16.13%
Heavy volume against the 20-session average
What to watch tomorrow
Wednesday, 28 October, brings a busy calendar. Results are due for 30 Nifty 500 companies, including Adani Enterprises Ltd., Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd., and Bandhan Bank Ltd. IPO bidding opens for MK Sons Fine Jewels Ltd., Carver Roboweld Ltd., and Ajwa Projects Ltd., while EAAA India Alternatives Ltd. concludes its bidding process. Additionally, Cyient Ltd. and Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd. will trade ex-dividend.
On the calendar for Wednesday, 28 October
Company
Also considering a dividend
Acme Solar Holdings Ltd.
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Adani Enterprises Ltd.
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Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.
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Anant Raj Ltd.
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Bandhan Bank Ltd.
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Birlasoft Ltd.
Yes
CarTrade Tech Ltd.
—
Craftsman Automation Ltd.
—
City Union Bank Ltd.
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eClerx Services Ltd.
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Force Motors Ltd.
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GMR Airports Ltd.
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Results due on Wednesday, 28 October (12 of 30 shown)
Company
What happens
Price band
EAAA India Alternatives Ltd.
Last day to bid
₹1585 to ₹1665
MK Sons Fine Jewels Ltd.
Opens for bidding
₹153 to ₹162
Carver Roboweld Ltd.
Opens for bidding
₹76 to ₹80
Ajwa Projects Ltd.
Opens for bidding
—
IPOs on the calendar
Company
Event
Detail
Cyient Ltd.
dividend
₹12 per share
Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd.
dividend
₹9.5 per share
Trading ex-date
Keep an eye on how institutional flows shift as the earnings season progresses.