Market Overview
Indian equity markets closed in the red on Thursday, 22 October 2026, as selling pressure across midcap segments dragged indices lower. The Nifty 50 finished the session at 22666.55, marking a decline of −144.80 points or −0.63%. The Nifty Bank index also tracked lower, settling at 54832.35, down by −144.55 points or −0.26%.
Index Performance
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22666.55 | −144.80 | −0.63% |
| Nifty Bank | 54832.35 | −144.55 | −0.26% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 57010.95 | −554.90 | −0.96% |
Top Movers
Bajaj Finance Ltd. emerged as the top gainer, rising +1.59% to close at ₹940.7, despite the company reporting a 29% rise in Q2 consolidated net profit and a total income of ₹24,575.82 crore. Conversely, Nestle India Ltd. faced significant selling, closing down −3.16% at ₹1185.2.
| Stock | Close | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 940.7 | +1.59% |
| Cipla Ltd. | 1329 | +1.14% |
| Nestle India Ltd. | 1185.2 | −3.16% |
| HDFC Life Insurance | 524.45 | −2.82% |
Corporate Updates
Bajaj Finance Ltd. confirmed it held a debenture allotment committee meeting today. Meanwhile, ICICI Bank Ltd. provided updates regarding the allotment of equity shares to its shareholders.