Opening Bell: Nifty Opens Flat at 23422 as Midcaps Lead Early Tuesday Market Gains | 22 Sept 2026, 09:25 AM IST
By ThePip Desk
Nifty 50 opens flat at 23422.35, gaining 8 points. Midcap indices show early strength while the Nifty Bank index records a marginal decline at the open.
The Indian equity markets opened on a cautious note this Tuesday, 22 September 2026. The Nifty 50 began the session at 23422.35, marking a marginal gain of +8 points, or +0.03%, compared to its previous close of 23414.30.
Market Indices Overview
| Index | Open | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23422.35 | +0.03% |
| Nifty Bank | 56391.90 | -0.14% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 62184.10 | +0.28% |
The Nifty Bank index opened at 56391.90, reflecting a decline of -79 points or -0.14% from the previous close of 56470.65. Conversely, the Nifty Midcap 100 index showed positive momentum, opening at 62184.10, up +171 points or +0.28%.
Institutional Activity
Market participants are observing the recent trend in institutional flows. In the last session on 21 September 2026, FIIs were net sellers at -576.2 crore, while DIIs provided support with net buying of +2797.27 crore. Investors will be watching the Nifty 50’s ability to sustain the 23400 level over the next 30 minutes.