Market Highlights: Nifty 50 Trades Higher As Midcap Indices Lead Mid-Session Gains On Friday Afternoon | 18 Sept 2026, 02:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
As of Friday, 18 September 2026, intraday, the Nifty 50 trades at 23,326.40. Midcap stocks lead the market rally while IT and auto shares face pressure.
Market Snapshot
As of Friday, 18 September 2026, intraday, the Indian equity markets show positive momentum. The Nifty 50 is trading at 23,326.40, marking a gain of +0.24%. The Nifty Bank index is also performing well, hovering near 56,307.00, up +0.45%. The broader market sentiment is buoyed by the NIFTY Midcap 100, which is currently up +0.74%.
| Index | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,326.40 | +0.24% |
| Nifty Bank | 56,307.00 | +0.45% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 61,885.65 | +0.74% |
Top Movers
Adani Enterprises Ltd. leads the gainers with a rise of +2.42%, followed closely by HDFC Bank Ltd. at +2.36%. Conversely, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. is underperforming, down −3.41%, with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. also trading lower by −3.07%.
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Adani Enterprises | 2,993.9 | +2.42% |
| HDFC Bank | 729.85 | +2.36% |
| TCS | 2,115.4 | −3.41% |
| Tata Motors PV | 304.85 | −3.07% |
Institutional Activity
Data from the previous session, 17 September 2026, shows FIIs were net sellers at −3,208.76 cr, while DIIs provided support with a net purchase of +3,617.75 cr.