The Indian equity markets faced a session of consolidation on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with the Nifty 50 index shedding 87 points to settle at 22724.05. The Nifty Bank also saw mild weakness, closing at 54834.15, down 0.26%.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Auto | 10206 | +1.33 |
| Hero MotoCorp | 5212 | +1.14 |
| Larsen & Toubro | 3673.8 | +1.04 |
| Bharti Airtel | 1908.3 | +0.88 |
| ICICI Bank | 1396.2 | +0.81 |
The auto sector led the day’s gains, with Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp attracting buying interest. Bajaj Auto shares moved higher following news of its latest sales performance, while L&T shares rose after the company secured significant new orders for government infrastructure projects in New Delhi and Andhra Pradesh.
Top Losers
| Company | Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| Nestle India | 1194.3 | -2.42 |
| Coal India | 398.45 | -2.22 |
| Tata Motors PV | 270.55 | -1.87 |
| Power Grid | 248.25 | -1.55 |
| HDFC Life | 531.35 | -1.54 |
Selling pressure was evident in the consumer goods and technology sectors, with Nestle India and Tata Consumer Products both ending in the red. IT majors including Tech Mahindra and TCS also saw declines, reflecting a broader caution across large-cap growth stocks. The divergence between auto strength and consumer weakness suggests a selective approach to portfolio rotation among market participants.