The Nifty 50 managed to close in positive territory on Tuesday, finishing at 22,764.30, a marginal gain of 0.05%. Despite the broader index remaining relatively flat, individual sectors showed distinct divergence, with consumer discretionary and auto stocks providing a buffer against a notable decline in technology shares.

Nifty 50
22,764.30
+0.05% · +11.10 pts
Day range
22,653–22,805
Opened 22,708.80
India VIX
16.87
−1.70% on the day
Last 5 sessions
−1.70%
Nifty 50 change

The 60-Second Version

  • Nifty 50 closed at 22,764.30, up +0.05%.
  • Tata Consumer Products surged +5.44% following strong quarterly results.
  • The Nifty IT index was the day’s major laggard, dropping −1.42%.
  • Bharat Electronics saw gains of +2.59% after securing new orders worth over Rs 1,500 crore.
  • Hindustan Unilever hit a 52-week low, closing down −2.31%.
Index Close Change Change %
Nifty Bank 54,399.55 +32.85 +0.06%
Nifty 50 22,764.30 +11.10 +0.05%
Index levels, 27 October 2026

Who Carried the Rally?

Tata Consumer Products Ltd. led the gainers with a +5.44% jump, buoyed by a 16% rise in consolidated net profit for Q2FY27 and a 13.90% increase in total consolidated income. This performance anchored a day where consumption-linked stocks saw positive momentum. Bharti Airtel Ltd. also featured prominently, rising +2.63% after announcing a new complimentary international roaming offer for postpaid users. Bharat Electronics Ltd. added +2.59% as the company disclosed fresh orders totaling Rs 1,544 crore, spanning radar, communication, and cyber security solutions.

Stock Price Change %
Tata Consumer Products Ltd. ₹987.45 +5.44%
Bharti Airtel Ltd. ₹1,967.9 +2.63%
Bharat Electronics Ltd. ₹372.4 +2.59%
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. ₹855.35 +2.44%
Hero MotoCorp Ltd. ₹5,310 +2.13%
Trent Ltd. ₹2,812.4 +2.12%
Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. ₹252.1 +2.06%
Bajaj Auto Ltd. ₹10,275 +2.03%
BSE Ltd. ₹3,422.1 +1.88%
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. ₹11,365 +1.29%
Top gainers
Stock Price Change %
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. ₹2,474.1 −2.40%
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. ₹1,776.5 −2.31%
Infosys Ltd. ₹1,147.5 −1.59%
Grasim Industries Ltd. ₹2,911.4 −1.31%
Asian Paints Ltd. ₹2,292.5 −1.27%
Adani Enterprises Ltd. ₹2,479.3 −1.14%
ITC Ltd. ₹257.55 −1.13%
HCL Technologies Ltd. ₹1,401.2 −1.11%
ICICI Bank Ltd. ₹1,388.8 −1.01%
Tech Mahindra Ltd. ₹1,778.4 −0.92%
Top losers

Where the Selling Pressure Hit

The IT sector bore the brunt of the day’s selling, with Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. falling −2.40% and Infosys Ltd. shedding −1.59%. HCL Technologies Ltd. and Tech Mahindra Ltd. also retreated, down −1.11% and −0.92% respectively. Hindustan Unilever Ltd. faced significant pressure, closing −2.31% lower and touching a 52-week low, signaling caution in the FMCG space.

Sector index Change %
Nifty Media +3.29%
Nifty Pharma +1.83%
Nifty Healthcare Index +1.73%
Nifty Realty +1.58%
Nifty Auto +1.42%
Nifty CPSE +1.17%
Nifty India Consumption +0.78%
Nifty Metal +0.75%
Nifty PSE +0.74%
Nifty PSU Bank +0.72%
Nifty Infrastructure +0.71%
Nifty Chemicals Index +0.69%
Nifty Energy +0.57%
Nifty Bank +0.06%
Nifty Financial Services −0.09%
Nifty FMCG −0.18%
Nifty Oil & Gas −0.48%
Nifty IT −1.42%
Sector indices, 27 October 2026, best first

Beyond the List

Volume activity was notably high in specific names, with Bajel Projects Ltd. witnessing trading volumes 16.9 times its 20-session average, closing up +5.57%. AGI Infra Ltd. saw volumes at 14.3 times its average, finishing with a +16.06% gain, despite also appearing on the 52-week low list. Meanwhile, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. reached a 52-week high, surging +9.10%.

Stock Price Change %
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. ₹853.05 +9.10%
Laurus Labs Ltd. ₹2,121 +3.02%
The Indian Hotels Company Ltd. ₹809.2 +1.72%
International Gemological Institute Ltd. ₹400.1 +3.84%
PVR Inox Ltd. ₹1,451.3 +3.32%
Touched a 52-week high (8 of 365 liquid stocks scanned)
Stock Price Change %
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. ₹1,776.5 −2.31%
REC Ltd. ₹285.65 −4.21%
AGI Infra Ltd. ₹232.75 +16.06%
Dalmia Bharat Ltd. ₹1,531.5 −5.80%
Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. ₹338 −4.60%
Touched a 52-week low (10 of 365)
Stock Volume vs average Change %
Bajel Projects Ltd. 16.9x +5.57%
AGI Infra Ltd. 14.3x +16.06%
Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Ltd. 11.4x +10.78%
Paramount Communications Ltd. 8.8x +11.07%
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. 8.6x +9.36%
Heavy volume against the 20-session average

On the Calendar

Market participants are tracking a busy results calendar today, with 34 Nifty 500 companies scheduled to report, including Bajaj Auto Ltd., Cipla Ltd., and ACC Ltd. Additionally, three IPOs opened for bidding today: Wiscon Industries Ltd., SFC Environmental Technologies Ltd., and BLS Polymers Ltd. L&T Technology Services Ltd. traded ex-dividend today, with a payout of Rs 20 per share.

Stock Side Price Change %
Hero Motors Ltd. Upper ₹110.97 +5.00%
Ideaforge Technology Ltd. Upper ₹716.1 +10.00%
KRN Heat Exchanger And Refrigeration Ltd. Upper ₹1,122.8 +4.99%
Vishal Nirmiti Ltd. Lower ₹93.88 −10.00%
Xtranet Technologies Ltd. Upper ₹263.1 +4.99%
Vedanta Iron And Steel Ltd. Upper ₹27.95 +5.00%
SML Mahindra Ltd. Upper ₹4,846.5 +4.99%
Sunflag Iron And Steel Company Ltd. Upper ₹407 +4.99%
Stocks that hit a circuit limit

On the calendar today, Tuesday, 27 October

Company Also considering a dividend
Allied Blenders And Distillers Ltd. —
ACC Ltd. —
Acutaas Chemicals Ltd. —
AWL Agri Business Ltd. —
Bajaj Auto Ltd. —
Capri Global Capital Ltd. —
Cipla Ltd. —
Concord Biotech Ltd. —
Gravita India Ltd. Yes
Home First Finance Company India Ltd. —
Honeywell Automation India Ltd. —
Indiamart Intermesh Ltd. —
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

The market’s narrow positive close, contrasted by the sharp decline in the IT sector and the emergence of new 52-week lows, reflects a selective appetite for stocks with specific growth catalysts rather than a broad-based rally.

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