The Nifty 50 opens at 22622.25, gaining 0.45% as domestic institutional buying offsets foreign outflows. Markets show early stability in Monday trade.
The Indian equity markets opened on a positive note this Monday, 12 October 2026, with the Nifty 50 index starting at 22622.25, a gain of +102 points or +0.45% over the previous close of 22520.45. The Nifty Bank also trended upward, opening at 55408.40, marking an increase of +152 points or +0.27%.
| Index | Open | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22622.25 | +0.45% |
| Nifty Bank | 55408.40 | +0.27% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 58874.85 | +0.15% |
Institutional Flow Context
The market opening follows two consecutive sessions of net selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), who offloaded −12943.58 crore in the last session. Conversely, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have provided a buffer, recording a net inflow of +10703.11 crore in the previous session, continuing a trend of support for the indices.
Early Sectoral Performance
Early trade data shows positive momentum across several sectors. Information Technology leads the gains at +0.54%, followed by Financial Services at +0.32%, Auto at +0.31%, FMCG at +0.29%, Pharma at +0.28%, Metal at +0.25%, and Energy at +0.16%.
Investors should watch the Nifty 50 price action over the next 30 minutes to see if the early gains hold against sustained FII selling pressure.
