The Nifty 50 opens marginally lower at 22347 as institutional investors continue to offload equities, despite support from domestic institutional buying.
The Indian equity markets opened on a muted note this Tuesday, 13 October 2026, with the Nifty 50 index starting the session at 22347.50, a marginal decline of −0.07% from its previous close of 22363.35. The Nifty Bank showed resilience, opening at 54952.70, up +0.06%.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Open | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22347.50 | −16 pts |
| Nifty Bank | 54952.70 | +35 pts |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 58910.60 | +76 pts |
The midcap segment is exhibiting early strength, with the Nifty Midcap 100 index rising +0.13%. Market sentiment remains cautious as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) maintain their selling streak. FIIs recorded a net outflow of 1708.48 cr on 12 October 2026, marking their second consecutive session of net selling. Conversely, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) provided a buffer with a net inflow of 3045.02 cr in the same session.
Investors are closely monitoring the impact of sustained FII outflows on liquidity as the market navigates the early minutes of trade. Watch the Nifty 50 price action around the 22350 level over the next 30 minutes to gauge intraday conviction.
