Morning Brief: Nifty Falls 0.39% to 22,600; FIIs Net Buyers as Markets Start Week | 26 Oct 2026, 08:15 AM IST
Key Highlights
Nifty 50 ends at 22,600, down 0.39% as midcaps lead the decline. FIIs remain net buyers, while upcoming IPOs signal a busy week ahead.
Indian markets begin the week on a cautious note after the closed at 22,600, recording a decline of 0.39% in the previous session. Midcap indices faced sharper selling pressure, reflecting a broader retreat in risk appetite. Despite the headline index dip, institutional activity remains active, with foreign investors continuing to deploy capital into the equity segment.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Last |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22,600 (-0.39%) |
| Nifty Bank | 54,287.35 (-1.16%) |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 55,800.65 (-2.21%) |
Institutional Flows
(FIIs) turned net buyers in the latest session, injecting ₹887.65 crore into the equity market. (DIIs) continued their supportive stance, recording a net inflow of ₹3,235.36 crore.
| Date | FII Net | DII Net |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | +887.65 | +3,235.36 |
| 2026-10-22 | -3,458.70 | +2,891.32 |
| 2026-10-21 | +1,022.32 | +1,614.32 |
Sector Performance
| Sector | Last |
|---|---|
| Nifty IT | 31,995.50 (-0.27%) |
| Nifty Auto | 24,862.30 (-0.60%) |
| Nifty FMCG | 42,680.70 (-0.99%) |
| Nifty Financial Services | 24,403.00 (-1.03%) |
| Nifty Pharma | 25,329.45 (-1.04%) |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,070.70 (-2.26%) |
| Nifty Realty | 784.35 (-2.38%) |
Top Movers
| Symbol | Company | Last |
|---|---|---|
| ETERNAL | Eternal Ltd. | 317.40 (+4.25%) |
| APOLLOHOSP | Apollo Hospitals | 7,730.00 (+1.65%) |
| SHRIRAMFIN | Shriram Finance | 865.00 (-3.98%) |
| ADANIENT | Adani Enterprises | 2,477.00 (-2.86%) |
Corporate and Watch
- Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd. has entered into a long-term agreement with Honeywell Aerospace US LLC.
- Jupiter Wagons has signed a non-binding MoU with PESA to explore passenger rolling stock opportunities.
- IPO Pipeline: Investors are tracking three upcoming mainboard issues opening for subscription on October 27: Wiscon Industries, SFC Environmental Technologies, and BLS Polymers.
Macro Context: Private sector business activity remains resilient, with the HSBC Flash India PMI Composite Output Index rising to 56.7 in October, signaling the fastest expansion since June.
Data Insight: While the Nifty 50 saw a modest decline, the Nifty Midcap 100 index faced a sharper correction of 2.21%, indicating that broader market sentiment remains sensitive to valuation concerns.