The Indian equity markets commenced the session on a positive note this Friday, 23 October 2026. The Nifty 50 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 | Open | 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.