Market Highlights: Nifty 50 Gains Ground to 22866 as Adani Stocks Lead Mid-Session Market Rally | 29 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST
Key Highlights
The Nifty 50 is trading at 22866.45, up 0.74% mid-session. Adani group stocks drive momentum while the India VIX cools off significantly in today’s active.
As of Thursday, 29 October 2026, intraday, the is trading at 22866.45, reflecting a solid gain of +0.74% or +168 points. This mid-session performance marks a departure from the recent two-session losing streak, as investors push indices higher during the afternoon window.
The 60-Second Version
- Nifty 50 is currently trading at 22866.45, rising +0.74%.
- Adani Ports and Adani Enterprises are the top gainers, climbing +5.86% and +4.83% respectively.
- Hero MotoCorp leads the laggards, falling −3.32% during today’s session.
- The India VIX, which measures expected market volatility, has dropped −5.12% to 15.41.
- Institutional flows remain positive, with a net inflow of +1,079 crore over the last five sessions.
How the Indices are Trading
The Nifty 50 is hovering near its session high of 22876.55, having opened at 22690.65. This recovery follows a recent period where the index closed 1.93% below its 20-session high of 23146.15. Meanwhile, the Nifty Bank index is also participating in the upside, trading at 54580.10, up +0.58%. The NIFTY Midcap 100 has gained +0.43%, trading at 57518.25. The India VIX, a gauge of market fear, is currently at 15.41, showing a decline of −5.12%.
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty Bank | 54,580.10 | +312.70 | +0.58% |
| Nifty 50 | 22,866.45 | +167.60 | +0.74% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 57,518.25 | +243.55 | +0.43% |
Nifty 50: the bigger picture
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Last 5 sessions | −0.49% |
| Last 20 sessions | −0.36% |
| 20-session high | 23,146.15 |
| 20-session low | 22,231.80 |
| Below the 20-session high | 1.93% |
| Current run | 2 sessions down in a row |
Who is Leading and Lagging
Sector-wise, the Nifty FMCG index is the standout performer with a gain of +1.87%. It is followed by Nifty CPSE at +1.45% and Nifty Infrastructure at +1.02%. Conversely, the Nifty Auto sector is facing pressure, trading down −0.33%. Among individual stocks, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. leads the gainers at ₹1864.5, while Hero MotoCorp Ltd. sits at the bottom of the list at ₹5146.
| Sector index | Change % |
|---|---|
| Nifty FMCG | +1.87% |
| Nifty CPSE | +1.45% |
| Nifty Infrastructure | +1.02% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | +1.01% |
| Nifty Energy | +0.85% |
| Nifty Metal | +0.33% |
| Nifty Chemicals Index | +0.26% |
| Nifty Pharma | +0.09% |
| Nifty Healthcare Index | +0.07% |
| Nifty Auto | −0.33% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. | ₹1,864.5 | +5.86% |
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. | ₹2,599.6 | +4.83% |
| Eternal Ltd. | ₹337.75 | +3.60% |
| Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. | ₹260.3 | +3.54% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | ₹453.65 | +3.10% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. | ₹5,146 | −3.32% |
| Asian Paints Ltd. | ₹2,249 | −1.56% |
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. | ₹1,642.2 | −1.47% |
| Trent Ltd. | ₹2,873.1 | −1.40% |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. | ₹10,345 | −1.34% |
Under the Hood
Market activity is highlighted by specific stocks hitting 52-week extremes. SG Mart Ltd. has surged +11.25%, touching a 52-week high, while Vaibhav Global Ltd. is down −15.20%, marking a 52-week low. shockers are also prevalent; V-Guard Industries Ltd. is seeing trading volume at 27.5x its 20-session average, accompanied by a +6.99% price increase. Hubtown Ltd. and Birlasoft Ltd. are also recording significantly elevated volumes.
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | ₹453.65 | +3.10% |
| Acutaas Chemicals Ltd. | ₹4,011 | +8.11% |
| Piramal Pharma Ltd. | ₹227.15 | −2.43% |
| SG Mart Ltd. | ₹893.25 | +11.25% |
| Laurus Labs Ltd. | ₹2,175.1 | −0.31% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| V-Guard Industries Ltd. | ₹282.45 | +6.99% |
| Dalmia Bharat Ltd. | ₹1,413.5 | −4.13% |
| Yes Bank Ltd. | ₹15.39 | −1.41% |
| Vaibhav Global Ltd. | ₹159.28 | −15.20% |
| Aurionpro Solutions Ltd. | ₹579.5 | +7.79% |
| Stock | Volume vs average | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| V-Guard Industries Ltd. | 27.5x | +6.99% |
| Hubtown Ltd. | 17.8x | +9.53% |
| Birlasoft Ltd. | 17.2x | +12.41% |
| SG Mart Ltd. | 11.7x | +11.25% |
| IIFL Capital Services Ltd. | 11.1x | +0.46% |
The Money Side
Institutional participation remains a key theme. Over the last five sessions, FIIs have been net buyers to the tune of +1,079 crore, while DIIs have contributed a substantial +8,130 crore. This consistent institutional support underscores the current market sentiment.
| Session | FII net | DII net |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | +872 | +643 |
| 27 Oct | +4,240 | −1,250 |
| 26 Oct | −1,462 | +2,610 |
| 23 Oct | +888 | +3,235 |
| 22 Oct | −3,459 | +2,891 |
| Last 5 sessions | +1,079 | +8,130 |
The Rest of the Day
Investors are tracking several corporate events today. Results are due for 22 Nifty 500 companies, including Asian Paints Ltd., Coal India Ltd., and Ambuja Cements Ltd. Additionally, several IPOs are active; Bombay Coated And Special Steels Ltd. and Antala Industries Ltd. are open for bidding, while SFC Environmental Technologies Ltd., BLS Polymers Ltd., and Wiscon Industries Ltd. close their bidding windows today. Several companies, including CRISIL Ltd. and Kajaria Ceramics Ltd., are trading ex-dividend.
On the calendar today, Thursday, 29 October
| Company | Also considering a dividend |
|---|---|
| Ambuja Cements Ltd. | — |
| Apar Industries Ltd. | — |
| Asian Paints Ltd. | Yes |
| Blue Star Ltd. | — |
| Brigade Enterprises Ltd. | — |
| Computer Age Management Services Ltd. | Yes |
| Coal India Ltd. | Yes |
| Deepak Nitrite Ltd. | — |
| Firstsource Solutions Ltd. | — |
| Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. | Yes |
| Indian Energy Ltd. | — |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. | — |
| Company | What happens |
|---|---|
| Bombay Coated And Special Steels Ltd.
Price band ₹78 to ₹82
| Opens for bidding |
| Antala Industries Ltd.
Price band ₹63 to ₹67
| Opens for bidding |
| SFC Environmental Technologies Ltd.
Price band ₹313 to ₹330
| Last day to bid |
| BLS Polymers Ltd.
Price band ₹142 to ₹150
| Last day to bid |
| Wiscon Industries Ltd.
Price band ₹194 to ₹204
| Last day to bid |
| Company | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd. | dividend | ₹1.05 per share |
| CRISIL Ltd. | dividend | ₹17 per share |
| Kajaria Ceramics Ltd. | dividend | ₹12 per share |
| Shriram Finance Ltd. | dividend | ₹6.5 per share |
The data indicates a cautiously optimistic mood, characterized by sector-specific strength and cooling volatility as the session progresses.