Updated: Sunday 1 November 2026
- The Nifty 50 rose 1.91% to 23,053.10; the Sensex rose 2.73% to 74,459.53.
- It was the Nifty 50’s biggest monthly rise since July 2026.
- 9 of 18 sector indices rose; Nifty IT rose 17.69% and Nifty Metal fell 7.65%.
- Fewer than half the Nifty 500 stocks rose over the month.
- FIIs sold a net ₹45,162 crore and DIIs bought a net ₹69,543 crore.
The October 2026 market wrap shows the Nifty 50 rose 1.91% to 23,053.10, while the Sensex rose 2.73% to 74,459.53. It was the Nifty 50’s biggest monthly rise since July 2026.
How the month went
The Nifty 50 recorded a closing high of 23,146.15 on 16 October and a closing low of 22,231.80 on 8 October. The index sits 12.4% below its 52-week high of 26,328.55. Over 20 sessions, the Nifty 50 rose on 9 and fell on 11.
| Index | Close | Month change | 52-week high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,053.10 | +1.91% | 12.4% below |
| Sensex | 74,459.53 | +2.73% | 13.2% below |
| Nifty Bank | 54,686.95 | +0.10% | 11.2% below |
| Nifty 500 | 21,895.90 | −0.80% | 9.1% below |
| India VIX | 15.30 | +13.44% | 45.1% below |
| Index | Close | Month change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 (largest companies) | 23,053.10 | +1.91% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 57,301.25 | −3.42% |
| Nifty Midcap 150 | 21,047.50 | −3.75% |
| Nifty Smallcap 100 | 18,463.60 | −4.06% |
| Nifty Smallcap 250 | 16,764.55 | −5.81% |
Sectors
The Nifty IT index rose 17.69%, while the Nifty Metal index fell 7.65%. Across the sector indices, 9 rose and 9 fell.
| Sector index | Month change |
|---|---|
| Nifty IT | +17.69% |
| Nifty Media | +3.03% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | +2.73% |
| Nifty Pharma | +2.60% |
| Nifty Healthcare | +1.93% |
| Nifty Infrastructure | +0.75% |
| Nifty Financial Services | +0.25% |
| Nifty Consumption | +0.16% |
| Nifty Bank | +0.10% |
| Nifty FMCG | −2.02% |
| Nifty CPSE | −2.74% |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | −2.93% |
| Nifty PSE | −3.05% |
| Nifty Auto | −3.31% |
| Nifty Realty | −3.95% |
| Nifty Energy | −4.58% |
| Nifty Chemicals | −6.14% |
| Nifty Metal | −7.65% |
Stocks
| Largest gainers | Change | Largest losers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| L&T Technology Services Ltd. | +32.57% | Swiggy Ltd. | −29.39% |
| Zensar Technologies Ltd. | +26.87% | Yes Bank Ltd. | −27.68% |
| International Gemological Institute Ltd. | +25.91% | Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Ltd. | −27.51% |
| Wipro Ltd. | +25.12% | Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. | −27.27% |
| Ather Energy Ltd. | +23.23% | Aegis Vopak Terminals Ltd. | −25.56% |
| Rose / fell | 119 / 374 | Companies ranked | 493 |
FII and DII flows
FIIs sold a net ₹45,162 crore over 20 sessions. DIIs bought a net ₹69,543 crore during the same period.
| Buy | Sell | Net | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FII | 2,93,948 | 3,39,109 | −45,162 |
| DII | 3,59,813 | 2,97,593 | +69,543 |
| Equity net | Debt net | Average ₹ per US$ |
|---|---|---|
| −34,843 | +691 | 95.54 |
Economy this month
On 1 October, the government reported gross GST collections rose to Rs 2,03,521 crore in September. On 7 October, the RBI hiked the repo rate to 5.50%. Retail inflation was reported at 5.54% for September on 12 October.
| Date | Headline |
|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | Govt’s gross GST collections rise around 15% to Rs 2,03,521 crore in September |
| 1 Oct 2026 | India’s manufacturing PMI rebounds to 55.1 in September |
| 6 Oct 2026 | World Bank raises India’s economic growth forecast to 7.1% for FY27 on robust domestic demand |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Just In: RBI hikes repo rate to 5.50%; changes stance to ‘Calibrated Tightening’ |
| 7 Oct 2026 | RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5% amid rising inflation, West Asia crisis |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Retail inflation surges to 5.54% in September amid persistently high food prices |
| 13 Oct 2026 | IMF revises upward India’s economic growth projection to 7.0% for FY27 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | India’s retail inflation may top 6%, wholesale inflation 12% in October: Ind-Ra |
| 28 Oct 2026 | India’s industrial growth slows down to 6.7% in September as manufacturing eases, mining contracts |
Monthly market wrap: FAQs
How did the Nifty perform in October 2026?
The Nifty 50 rose 1.91% to 23,053.10 on Fri 30 Oct, and the Sensex rose 2.73% to 74,459.53.
Which sectors moved the most in October 2026?
Nifty IT had the largest rise (+17.69%) and Nifty Metal the largest fall (−7.65%) among 18 sector indices.
What did FIIs and DIIs do in October 2026?
FIIs sold a net ₹45,162 crore and DIIs bought a net ₹69,543 crore, on NSE provisional data over 20 sessions.
What did the RBI do?
RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5% amid rising inflation, West Asia crisis (Wed 7 Oct).
Index levels are NSE and BSE closing prices; flows are NSE provisional data and SEBI depository data; headlines are as filed by the news feed. Calculations are by ThePip. For information only; not investment advice.