Opening Bell: Nifty Opens Higher At 22757 As Markets Track Positive Global Sentiment Trends | 23 Oct 2026, 09:25 AM IST
Key Highlights
The Nifty 50 opened at 22757.00, gaining 69 points in early trade. Markets show positive momentum as investors digest recent FII and DII flow data.
The Indian equity markets commenced the session on a positive note this Friday, 23 October 2026. The opened at 22757.00, marking a gain of +69 points or +0.31% over the previous close of 22687.65. The Nifty Bank also mirrored this trend, opening at 55080.95, up +155 points or +0.28%.
Market Indices Overview
| Index | Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22757.00 | +0.31% |
| Nifty Bank | 55080.95 | +0.28% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 57116.20 | +0.09% |
The session follows a volatile period in institutional activity. On 22 October 2026, FIIs recorded a net outflow of −3458.7 crore, while DIIs provided support with a net inflow of +2891.32 crore. Investors are closely monitoring these liquidity shifts as the market finds its footing in early trade.
Sectoral Performance
Early trading data highlights mixed sectoral performance. The Metal sector leads with a gain of +1.64%, followed by Energy at +0.24% and FMCG at +0.02%. Conversely, IT is down −0.54%, Pharma is down −0.38%, Auto is down −0.11%, and Realty is down −0.10%.
Market participants will watch for sustained buying support in the next 30 minutes to determine if the early gains can be maintained.