Nifty 50 closes at 22,363.35, down 0.70% as FIIs offload equities. September retail inflation rises to 5.54%, keeping market sentiment cautious.
Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Monday, weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and a rise in September retail inflation. The Nifty 50 slipped 0.70% to close at 22,363.35, while the Sensex declined 0.76% to 71,924.68. Sentiment remained subdued as investors assessed the latest macroeconomic data and awaited further corporate earnings updates.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Last |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22,363.35 (-0.70%) |
| Nifty Bank | 54,918.00 (-0.61%) |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 58,834.55 (+0.08%) |
Institutional Flows
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers for the fifth consecutive session, offloading equities worth ₹1,708.48 crore on Monday. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided support, acting as net buyers to the tune of ₹3,045.02 crore.
| Date | FII Net | DII Net |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Oct-26 | -1,708.48 | 3,045.02 |
| 09-Oct-26 | -3,568.90 | 4,743.26 |
| 08-Oct-26 | -12,943.58 | 10,703.11 |
| 07-Oct-26 | -6,121.37 | 4,596.57 |
| 06-Oct-26 | -2,961.30 | 5,088.92 |
Sector Performance
| Sector | Last |
|---|---|
| Nifty Auto | 25,084.40 (+0.90%) |
| Nifty Realty | 810.05 (+0.76%) |
| Nifty Pharma | 26,078.85 (+0.45%) |
| Nifty Financial Services | 24,866.35 (-0.41%) |
| Nifty IT | 28,349.60 (-0.79%) |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,030.65 (-1.18%) |
| Nifty FMCG | 44,113.40 (-1.67%) |
Top Movers
| Symbol | Company | Last |
|---|---|---|
| DRREDDY | Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. | 1,229.40 (+2.71%) |
| BAJAJ-AUTO | Bajaj Auto Ltd. | 10,034.00 (+2.62%) |
| TMPV | Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. | 284.45 (+1.63%) |
| Symbol | Company | Last |
|---|---|---|
| APOLLOHOSP | Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. | 7,775.00 (-3.15%) |
| ITC | ITC Ltd. | 257.90 (-3.05%) |
| TECHM | Tech Mahindra Ltd. | 1,471.00 (-2.85%) |
Global Cues and Macro
Asian markets closed mostly lower on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of key US inflation data. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over AI infrastructure costs continued to weigh on sentiment. Domestically, retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September, driven by high food prices. On the currency front, the rupee strengthened by 93 paise to close at 95.78, supported by recent regulatory measures from the Reserve Bank of India.
Company News
- LIC is set to launch three new products on October 19, 2026.
- Indian Hotels Company has opened Brij Tara in Rajasthan.
- CreditAccess Grameen has signed a $175 million syndicated social loan facility.
IPO Watch
- Ravita Engineering Services IPO opens for subscription today, October 13, 2026, aiming to raise ₹116 crore.
Domestic buying interest remains robust, with DIIs absorbing ₹3,045.02 crore in net inflows, partially offsetting the persistent FII selling pressure.
The rise in September retail inflation to 5.54% underscores the ongoing challenge of managing food price volatility within the RBI’s tolerance band.
