Nifty Chemicals Index 2.3% lower than previous close
Key Highlights
The Nifty Chemicals Index fell 2.34% to 27,260.35 at 11:49 IST on 21 October 2026. All 20 member stocks traded lower during the session.
- Nifty Chemicals Index fell 2.34% to 27,260.35 at 11:49 IST.
- 20 of 20 member stocks were lower.
- Himadri Speciality Chemical had the largest fall at −7.79%.
- The was −0.29%.
Figures as of: 11:49 IST, Wednesday 21 October 2026
The Nifty Chemicals Index fell 2.34% to 27,260.35 at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026. All 20 of 20 member stocks traded lower during the session. Himadri Speciality Chemical recorded the largest fall at 7.79%.
Nifty Chemicals Index today
| Level | Change today | |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty Chemicals Index (11:49 IST) | 27,260.35 | −2.34% (−653.95 points) |
| Previous close | 27,914.30 | – |
| Opened at | 27,852.85 | −0.22% |
| Day’s range | 27,214.50 – 27,889.20 | high −0.09% on the previous close |
| Nifty 50 | 22,822.85 | −0.29% |
| India VIX | 15.50 | +4.92% |
How it compares with other sectors
| Sector index | Change today |
|---|---|
| Nifty IT | +2.06% |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | +0.20% |
| Nifty Infrastructure | −0.37% |
| Nifty PSU Bank | −0.38% |
| Nifty FMCG | −0.63% |
| Nifty Pharma | −0.76% |
| Nifty Healthcare Index | −0.82% |
| Nifty Bank | −0.87% |
| Nifty Financial Services | −0.94% |
| Nifty CPSE | −0.98% |
| Nifty Media | −1.04% |
| Nifty PSE | −1.14% |
| Nifty Metal | −1.22% |
| Nifty India Consumption | −1.24% |
| Nifty Energy | −1.34% |
| Nifty Realty | −1.41% |
| Nifty Auto | −2.00% |
| Nifty Chemicals Index | −2.34% |
Nifty Chemicals Index stocks today
| Stock | Price | Change | Volume vs average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coromandel International | ₹1,767.20 | −0.22% | 0.38× |
| Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals | ₹380.70 | −0.59% | 0.25× |
| Pidilite Industries | ₹1,473.40 | −0.62% | 0.40× |
| Atul | ₹6,023.00 | −0.97% | 0.56× |
| Linde India | ₹5,932.50 | −1.18% | 0.21× |
| E.I.D. – Parry (India) | ₹662.00 | −1.79% | 0.50× |
| SRF | ₹2,385.10 | −1.93% | 0.65× |
| Navin Fluorine International | ₹7,978.00 | −2.14% | 0.37× |
| PI Industries | ₹2,109.30 | −2.51% | 1.38× |
| Deepak Nitrite | ₹1,510.50 | −2.59% | 0.31× |
| Gujarat Fluorochemicals | ₹4,324.50 | −2.91% | 0.22× |
| UPL | ₹514.20 | −3.05% | 0.42× |
| Sumitomo Chemical India | ₹380.30 | −3.07% | 0.33× |
| Solar Industries India | ₹19,180.00 | −3.15% | 0.45× |
| PCBL Chemical | ₹292.80 | −3.29% | 0.37× |
| Aarti Industries | ₹462.60 | −3.42% | 0.34× |
| Tata Chemicals | ₹615.50 | −3.47% | 0.32× |
| Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals | ₹526.10 | −3.69% | 0.40× |
| Jubilant Ingrevia | ₹599.05 | −3.95% | 0.41× |
| Himadri Speciality Chemical | ₹558.65 | −7.79% | 2.24× |
All 20 member stocks of the Nifty Chemicals Index traded lower. Himadri Speciality Chemical declined 7.79%, while Coromandel International fell 0.22%. The Nifty 50 index declined 0.29% at the same time.
Where Nifty Chemicals Index stands
| Reference point | Level | Nifty Chemicals Index now against it |
|---|---|---|
| Previous close (2026-10-19) | 27,914.30 | −2.34% |
| Close five sessions earlier (2026-10-13) | 28,359.30 | −3.88% |
| Close about a month ago (2026-09-21) | 29,305.25 | −6.98% |
| 52-week high close (2026-07-21) | 30,947.10 | −11.91% |
| 52-week low close (2026-03-30) | 24,936.00 | +9.32% |
The Nifty Chemicals Index is 2.34% lower than the previous close of 27,914.30. It is 3.88% lower than the close of 28,359.30 recorded five sessions earlier. The index stands 6.98% lower than the close of 29,305.25 from one month ago.
Nifty Chemicals Index: FAQs
How much has the Nifty Chemicals Index index fallen today?
Nifty Chemicals Index fell 2.34% to 27,260.35 at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026, against a previous close of 27,914.30.
Which Chemicals Index stock is falling the most today?
Himadri Speciality Chemical had the largest fall at −7.79%, trading at ₹558.65 at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Are all Chemicals Index stocks down today?
20 of 20 stocks in Nifty Chemicals Index were lower at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
How does Nifty Chemicals Index compare with the Nifty 50 today?
Nifty Chemicals Index was −2.34% against −0.29% for the Nifty 50 at 11:49 IST on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
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