Market Highlights: Nifty 50 Gains 96 Points As Metal Stocks Lead Broad Market Mid-Session Rally | 23 Sept 2026, 02:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
As of Wednesday, 23 September 2026, intraday, the Nifty 50 trades at 23424.55. Metal stocks lead the charge while IT sector shares face selling pressure today.
Market Snapshot
As of Wednesday, 23 September 2026, intraday, the Nifty 50 is trading at 23424.55, reflecting a gain of +0.41%. The Nifty Bank index follows the positive momentum, trading at 56536.85, up +0.57%. Broad market participation remains healthy as the Nifty Midcap 100 index trades at 62338.70, rising +0.61%.
| Index | Current | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23424.55 | +96 | +0.41% |
| Nifty Bank | 56536.85 | +321 | +0.57% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 62338.70 | +376 | +0.61% |
Top Movers
The session is defined by strength in metal and financial names. Tata Steel Ltd. leads the gainers, trading at ₹190.9, up +3.21%. Conversely, the IT sector is underperforming, with Infosys Ltd. trading at ₹1016, down −1.30%.
| Top Gainers | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Steel Ltd. | 190.9 | +3.21% |
| Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 1035 | +2.60% |
| JSW Steel Ltd. | 1293.4 | +2.08% |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. | 992.2 | +1.97% |
| Apollo Hospitals | 8975 | +1.58% |
Institutional Activity
Market sentiment is influenced by recent institutional flow data. For the previous session on 22 September 2026, FIIs were net sellers at −3,809.99 cr, while DIIs provided support with net buying of +4,120.07 cr.