Nifty 50 closes at 22231 amid sustained FII outflows of ₹12943.58 crore. Markets brace for volatility at 9:15 AM as selling pressure persists across sectors.
Based on 08 October 2026 closing prices, the Indian equity markets faced significant downward pressure. The Nifty 50 index settled at 22231.80, marking a decline of −1.64% or 371 points. This session reflects a broader trend of caution among market participants as indices struggled to maintain support levels.
Market Performance Snapshot
| Index | Close | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22231.80 | −1.64% |
| Nifty Bank | 54515.05 | −0.98% |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 57882.50 | −2.53% |
FII and DII Flows
Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) continued their selling spree, offloading ₹12943.58 crore in the last session. This marks five consecutive sessions of net selling by FIIs. Conversely, Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) acted as a counterbalance, recording a net inflow of ₹10703.11 crore, providing some liquidity to the markets during the sharp decline.
Top Movers and Sector Watch
Individual stock performance showed a stark contrast. Infosys Ltd. led the gainers with a +0.50% rise to ₹997, followed by Tech Mahindra Ltd. at +0.34% and Axis Bank Ltd. at +0.20%. On the downside, Adani Enterprises Ltd. fell by −5.36%, JSW Steel Ltd. dropped −4.46%, and ITC Ltd. declined by −4.03%. Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. and Interglobe Aviation Ltd. also saw notable losses of −3.81% and −3.55% respectively.
What to Watch at 9:15
Investors should monitor whether the DII support can mitigate the ongoing FII selling pressure as the market opens for the Friday session.
