The Nifty 50 finished at 22,753.20 on Monday, supported by strong domestic inflows. Investors now look to today’s corporate results and new IPO listings.
The index closed at 22,753.20 on Monday, marking a session of renewed confidence as domestic buying countered foreign selling pressure. With the market poised for the Tuesday, 27 October 2026 opening, the interplay between institutional flows and upcoming corporate earnings remains the primary focus for participants.
The 60-Second Version
Nifty 50 gained +0.68% to settle at 22,753.20.
(DII) net bought ₹2,609.57 crore.
(FII) net sold ₹1,462.49 crore.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. led gains with a +6.62% rise.
Thirty-four companies are scheduled to release results today.
Nifty 50
22,753.20
+0.68% · +153.20 pts
Last 5 sessions
−1.70%
Nifty 50 change
How Yesterday Ended
Based on 26 October 2026 closing prices, the Nifty 50 concluded the session at 22,753.20, reflecting a +0.68% increase. Over the last five sessions, the index has seen a decline of −1.70%, while the 20-session performance shows a −1.34% shift. The index currently trades 1.70% below its 20-session high of 23,146.15, having recovered from a 20-session low of 22,231.80.
Index
Close
Change
Change %
Nifty Bank
54,366.70
+79.35
+0.15%
Nifty 50
22,753.20
+153.20
+0.68%
NIFTY Midcap 100
56,465.40
+664.75
+1.19%
Index closing levels, previous session, 26 October 2026
Nifty 50: the bigger picture
Measure
Value
Last 5 sessions
−1.70%
Last 20 sessions
−1.34%
20-session high
23,146.15
20-session low
22,231.80
Below the 20-session high
1.70%
Current run
1 session up in a row
Nifty 50 over recent sessions, to 26 Oct
The Money Trail
Institutional activity remains a defining feature of the current market structure. In the most recent session, DIIs provided significant support with a net inflow of ₹2,609.57 crore, while FIIs recorded a net selling figure of ₹1,462.49 crore. Over the last five trading sessions, the cumulative trend shows FIIs as net sellers of ₹4,160 crore, contrasted by DIIs acting as net buyers of ₹13,552 crore.
Session
FII net
DII net
26 Oct
−1,462
+2,610
23 Oct
+888
+3,235
22 Oct
−3,459
+2,891
21 Oct
+1,022
+1,614
19 Oct
−1,149
+3,201
Last 5 sessions
−4,160
+13,552
FII and DII net flows, ₹ crore (positive is net buying)
Stocks in Focus
Market breadth was characterized by distinct movements in key large-cap stocks. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. emerged as the top performer, climbing +6.62% to ₹1310.9, followed by JSW Steel Ltd. at +6.28% and Ltd. at +3.97%. Conversely, Shriram Finance Ltd. faced selling pressure, dropping −4.62% to ₹825, while Tata Consumer Products Ltd. fell −2.84% and Bajaj Finance Ltd. declined −1.10%.
Sectoral performance was broadly positive, led by robust gains in key segments. The top-performing sector saw a rise of +1.76%, while other segments followed with gains including +0.87%, +0.68%, +0.44%, +0.29%, +0.28%, and +0.21%.
Sector index
Change %
+1.76%
+0.87%
+0.68%
+0.44%
+0.29%
+0.28%
+0.21%
Sector indices, 26 October 2026, best first
Today on the Calendar
The market calendar for Tuesday, 27 October 2026, is dense with corporate activity. Thirty-four Nifty 500 companies are holding board meetings to declare results, including Bajaj Auto Ltd., Cipla Ltd., ACC Ltd., and Allied Blenders And Distillers Ltd. Additionally, three new IPOs open for bidding today: Wiscon Industries Ltd., SFC Environmental Technologies Ltd., and BLS Polymers Ltd., while Core4 Engineers Ltd. concludes its bidding process. Investors should also note that L&T Technology Services Ltd. goes ex-dividend today at ₹20 per share.
On the calendar today, Tuesday, 27 October
Company
Also considering a dividend
Allied Blenders And Distillers Ltd.
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ACC Ltd.
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Acutaas Chemicals Ltd.
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AWL Agri Business Ltd.
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Bajaj Auto Ltd.
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Capri Global Capital Ltd.
—
Cipla Ltd.
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Concord Biotech Ltd.
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Gravita India Ltd.
Yes
Home First Finance Company India Ltd.
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Honeywell Automation India Ltd.
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Indiamart Intermesh Ltd.
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Results due on Tuesday, 27 October (12 of 34 shown)
Company
What happens
Price band
Wiscon Industries Ltd.
Opens for bidding
₹194 to ₹204
SFC Environmental Technologies Ltd.
Opens for bidding
₹313 to ₹330
BLS Polymers Ltd.
Opens for bidding
₹142 to ₹150
Core4 Engineers Ltd.
Last day to bid
₹88 to ₹93
IPOs on the calendar
Company
Event
Detail
L&T Technology Services Ltd.
dividend
₹20 per share
Trading ex-date
As the clock ticks toward the 9:15 AM opening, market participants will be monitoring whether the momentum from domestic institutional buying can sustain the Nifty 50 above its recent closing level of 22,753.20.
