Morning Brief: Nifty Rises 0.29% to 23,414; Pharma and Realty Lead Market Gains Today | 22 Sept 2026, 08:15 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
Nifty 50 closed at 23,414, up 0.29%, as pharma and realty sectors outperformed. FIIs remained net sellers while DIIs provided support to the market.
Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Monday, supported by gains in heavyweight stocks and cooling crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 ended the session at 23,414.30, marking a gain of +0.29%, while the Nifty Bank index rose +0.20% to settle at 56,470.65.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Last |
|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,414.30 (+0.29%) |
| Nifty Bank | 56,470.65 (+0.20%) |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 62,013.10 (-0.29%) |
Institutional Flows
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned net sellers in the latest session, offloading equities worth Rs 576.20 crore. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided support, recording a net purchase of Rs 2,797.27 crore.
| Date | FII Net (Cr) | DII Net (Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Sep-2026 | -576.20 | 2,797.27 |
| 18-Sep-2026 | 599.54 | 1,019.69 |
| 17-Sep-2026 | -3,208.76 | 3,617.75 |
Sector Performance
| Sector | Last |
|---|---|
| Nifty Pharma | 27,021.15 (+1.16%) |
| Nifty Realty | 853.85 (+1.14%) |
| Nifty FMCG | 45,900.90 (+0.95%) |
| Nifty Auto | 27,151.10 (+0.08%) |
| Nifty Financial Services | 25,524.70 (+0.06%) |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 8,312.40 (-0.06%) |
| Nifty IT | 28,830.90 (-0.08%) |
Top Movers
| Symbol | Company | Last |
|---|---|---|
| ETERNAL | Eternal Ltd. | 335.90 (+2.77%) |
| HCLTECH | HCL Technologies Ltd. | 1,281.00 (+2.54%) |
| HEROMOTOCO | Hero MotoCorp Ltd. | 5,419.00 (+2.53%) |
| BHARTIARTL | Bharti Airtel Ltd. | 1,830.20 (-3.33%) |
| ADANIPORTS | Adani Ports | 1,787.10 (-2.02%) |
| BAJFINANCE | Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 1,021.30 (-1.83%) |
Corporate Highlights
- Electronics Mart India has commenced commercial operations at its new 4,500 square-foot store in Andhra Pradesh.
- Anlon Healthcare has incorporated a new subsidiary in Nigeria, expanding its reach into 16 Western African countries.
- Global Education has awarded an order worth Rs 3.48 crore to Iris Global Services for the procurement of 850 laptops.
IPO Watch
- ArMee Infotech: IPO to raise up to Rs 321 crore, opens September 23.
- Swastika Infra: IPO to raise up to Rs 168 crore, opens September 23.
- Coreintegra Consulting Services: IPO to raise up to Rs 22 crore, opens September 23.
The Nifty Pharma and Realty indices led the market gains, rising over 1% each, while institutional activity remains dominated by DII buying interest despite FII selling pressure.