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 Desk

As 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.

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