Market Highlights: Nifty 50 Gains Ground As HCL Tech And Hero MotoCorp Lead Mid-Session Rally | 21 Sept 2026, 02:00 PM IST
By ThePip DeskAs of Monday, 21 September 2026, intraday, the Nifty 50 trades higher at 23,436.95. Markets show mixed sentiment as midcap indices face selling pressure.
Market Snapshot
As of Monday, 21 September 2026, intraday, the Nifty 50 trades at 23,436.95, reflecting a gain of +0.39% or +91 points. The Nifty Bank index is also trading in the green at 56,561.90, up +0.36%. Conversely, the NIFTY Midcap 100 is underperforming, hovering near 62,018.50 with a decline of −0.28%.
Top Market Movers
HCL Technologies Ltd. leads the gainers today, trading at ₹1,279.8 with a rise of +2.44%. Other notable performers include Hero MotoCorp Ltd. at ₹5,396.5 and HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. at ₹562.5, both up +2.10%. On the flip side, Bharti Airtel Ltd. faces significant pressure, trading at ₹1,834.8, down −3.09%.
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| HCLTECH | ₹1279.8 | +2.44% |
| HEROMOTOCO | ₹5396.5 | +2.10% |
| BHARTIARTL | ₹1834.8 | −3.09% |
| ADANIPORTS | ₹1789.4 | −1.90% |
Institutional Activity
Data from 18 September 2026 shows net inflows from both institutional categories. FIIs recorded a net inflow of ₹599.54 cr, while DIIs added a net inflow of ₹1,019.69 cr to the market.