Nifty 50 climbs to 22721.95 as IT sector rallies. Investors watch for follow-through momentum as FIIs continue selling for the fifth consecutive session.
Based on 13 October 2026 closing prices, the Indian equity markets demonstrated significant strength, with the Nifty 50 rallying 359 points to close at 22721.95. This bullish momentum was mirrored across broader indices, setting a positive tone for the trading session on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Close | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22721.95 | +1.60 |
| Nifty Bank | 55481.05 | +1.03 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 59459.20 | +1.06 |
Sectoral Performance and Top Movers
The IT sector dominated the session, with HCL Technologies Ltd. surging +8.42% and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. rising +6.79%. Tech Mahindra Ltd. and Infosys Ltd. also contributed to the gains, adding +4.93% and +4.13% respectively. Conversely, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. faced pressure, declining −0.99%, alongside Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. which fell −0.62%.
FII and DII Flows
Institutional activity remains a critical watch-point. Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) recorded a net outflow of ₹6121.37 crore in the last session, marking their fifth consecutive day of selling. Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) provided a cushion with a net inflow of ₹4596.57 crore. Market participants will be monitoring whether this divergence in institutional flows persists when the markets open at 9:15 AM.
