By ThePip Desk

As of Monday, 12 October 2026, intraday, the Nifty 50 trades at 22,366.80, down 154 points, while Midcap stocks show resilience in a volatile session.

Market Overview

As of Monday, 12 October 2026, intraday, Indian equity markets are witnessing a downward trend. The Nifty 50 is currently trading at 22,366.80, reflecting a decline of -0.68%. Meanwhile, the Nifty Bank index is mirroring this weakness, hovering near 54,842.70, down -0.75%. In contrast, the Nifty Midcap 100 index remains resilient, trading at 58,814.35 with a marginal gain of +0.05%.

Top Movers

Market activity is concentrated around specific large-cap movers. Bajaj Auto Ltd. leads the gainers, trading at ₹10,067 with an increase of +2.96%. Conversely, Tech Mahindra Ltd. is facing significant pressure, down -3.73% to ₹1,457.7.

Stock Price Change %
Bajaj Auto ₹10,067 +2.96%
Dr. Reddy’s ₹1,230 +2.76%
Tech Mahindra ₹1,457.7 -3.73%
ITC Ltd. ₹258.3 -2.89%

Institutional Flows

Recent data from October 9, 2026, indicates a divergence in institutional participation. FIIs were net sellers at ₹3,568.9 crore, while DIIs provided support with net buying of ₹4,743.26 crore.

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Market Highlights: Nifty 50 Falls 0.68% as Tech Mahindra and ITC Lead Mid-Session Market Decline | 12 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Nifty 50 Falls 0.68% as Tech Mahindra and ITC Lead Mid-Session Market Decline