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Why Is the Stock Market Up or Down Today? Sensex & Nifty

The Sensex and Nifty are higher today. Here is what is actually moving them — the overnight cues from Wall Street and crude oil, the sectors leading and lagging, foreign and domestic fund flows, the rupee, and the day’s standout gainers and losers — refreshed through the trading session.

The Nifty 50 is higher today (27 October 2026). Nifty 22,753 (+0.68%) · Sensex 73,607 (+0.66%) · Bank Nifty 54,367 (+0.15%). India VIX, the market's "fear gauge", is at 17.16 (up 1.78% — nerves rising).

Top 5 reasons why Sensex & Nifty rose today

  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed higher overnight; Brent crude is near $110.5 (-1.09%); gold up 0.45% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net buyers of ₹2,610 cr; FII/FPI were net sellers of ₹1,462 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: Metals & Mining (+2.21%), Pharma & Healthcare (+1.76%), Energy & Power (+1.46%). Lagging: Banks & Financials (+0.15%), FMCG & Consumer (+0.28%), Auto (+0.44%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹95.18 (+0.26%). A weaker rupee lifts exporters such as IT and pharma but raises the import bill for oil and electronics.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading below its daily pivot of 22,676. Immediate support is around 22,567 (then 22,446); resistance is near 22,797 (then 22,906). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Published · Updated IST · refreshed live through the trading day

What’s driving the move

Among sectors, Metals & Mining, Pharma & Healthcare, Energy & Power are holding up best today, while Banks & Financials, FMCG & Consumer, Auto are under the most pressure. On the global side, Wall Street closed higher overnight, crude oil is near $110.5 (-1.09%), the rupee is at ₹95.18 (+0.26%), gold at $4,026 (+0.45%).

  • Metals & Mining +2.21%
  • Pharma & Healthcare +1.76%
  • Energy & Power +1.46%
  • IT & Tech +0.87%
  • Infra & Realty +0.68%
  • Auto +0.44%
  • FMCG & Consumer +0.28%
  • Banks & Financials +0.15%

Biggest movers today

Top gainers

  • Dr Reddy's +6.62%
  • JSW Steel +6.28%
  • Hero MotoCorp +3.01%
  • BPCL +3%
  • Adani Ports +2.92%

Top losers

  • Tata Motors CV -3.02%
  • Tata Consumer -2.84%
  • Tata Power -2.76%
  • LTIMindtree (LTM) -1.43%
  • Bajaj Finance -1.1%

Latest market news

Frequently asked

Why is the stock market up today?

Today the Nifty is higher. The main factors are the sector moves and global cues above — wall street closed higher overnight, and shifts in crude oil and the rupee. Day-to-day moves are usually a mix of global sentiment, fund flows and stock-specific news rather than one single reason.

Will the market go up tomorrow / recover?

No one can reliably predict the next session. What tends to matter for the next open: how US markets close tonight, moves in crude and the dollar, any domestic data or results, and foreign investor flows. This page updates through the day so you can see the picture as it changes.

Is this a good time to invest?

That depends on your goals, time horizon and risk appetite — not on a single day’s move. Long-term investors generally focus on staying invested and adding regularly rather than timing daily swings. This is information only, not advice; consult a SEBI-registered investment adviser.

Where can I see which stocks are moving?

The Stock Analysis by Sector page lists every large-cap with a Bullish / Neutral / Bearish signal, and the Live Charts page has full candlestick charts.

Updated 01:51 IST · figures may be delayed · nothing here is investment advice.


Recent daily market summaries

27 Oct 2026 — Nifty 22,753 (+0.68%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed higher overnight; Brent crude is near $110.9 (-0.68%); gold up 0.49% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net buyers of ₹2,610 cr; FII/FPI were net sellers of ₹1,462 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: Metals & Mining (+2.21%), Pharma & Healthcare (+1.76%), Energy & Power (+1.46%). Lagging: Banks & Financials (+0.15%), FMCG & Consumer (+0.28%), Auto (+0.44%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹95.18 (+0.26%). A weaker rupee lifts exporters such as IT and pharma but raises the import bill for oil and electronics.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading below its daily pivot of 22,676. Immediate support is around 22,567 (then 22,446); resistance is near 22,797 (then 22,906). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.
26 Oct 2026 — Nifty 22,631 (+0.14%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed lower overnight; Brent crude is near $109.6 (-1.89%); gold up 0.37% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net buyers of ₹3,235 cr; FII/FPI were net buyers of ₹888 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: Metals & Mining (+1.19%), Pharma & Healthcare (+1.11%), Infra & Realty (+0.62%). Lagging: FMCG & Consumer (-0.32%), Banks & Financials (-0.09%), IT & Tech (-0.04%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹95.03 (+0.1%). A weaker rupee lifts exporters such as IT and pharma but raises the import bill for oil and electronics.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading below its daily pivot of 22,586. Immediate support is around 22,386 (then 22,171); resistance is near 22,801 (then 23,002). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Full summary for 26 Oct 2026 →

25 Oct 2026 — Nifty 22,600 (-0.39%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed lower overnight; Brent crude is near $111.7 (+2.8%); gold down 1.29% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net buyers of ₹3,235 cr; FII/FPI were net buyers of ₹888 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: IT & Tech (-0.27%), Auto (-0.6%), FMCG & Consumer (-0.99%). Lagging: Metals & Mining (-2.71%), Infra & Realty (-2.38%), Energy & Power (-1.66%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹94.94 (+0.14%). A weaker rupee lifts exporters such as IT and pharma but raises the import bill for oil and electronics.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading below its daily pivot of 22,676. Immediate support is around 22,567 (then 22,446); resistance is near 22,797 (then 22,906). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Full summary for 25 Oct 2026 →

24 Oct 2026 — Nifty 22,600 (-0.39%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed lower overnight; Brent crude is near $111.7 (+2.8%); gold down 1.29% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net buyers of ₹3,235 cr; FII/FPI were net buyers of ₹888 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: IT & Tech (-0.27%), Auto (-0.6%), FMCG & Consumer (-0.99%). Lagging: Metals & Mining (-2.71%), Infra & Realty (-2.38%), Energy & Power (-1.66%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹94.94 (+0.14%). A weaker rupee lifts exporters such as IT and pharma but raises the import bill for oil and electronics.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading below its daily pivot of 22,676. Immediate support is around 22,567 (then 22,446); resistance is near 22,797 (then 22,906). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Full summary for 24 Oct 2026 →

23 Oct 2026 — Nifty 22,606 (-0.36%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed lower overnight; Brent crude is near $113.6 (+0.37%); gold down 0.92% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net buyers of ₹2,891 cr; FII/FPI were net sellers of ₹3,459 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: IT & Tech (+1.04%), Pharma & Healthcare (-0.8%), Banks & Financials (-0.87%). Lagging: Metals & Mining (-2.48%), Energy & Power (-2.26%), Infra & Realty (-2.21%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹94.84 (+0.03%). A weaker rupee lifts exporters such as IT and pharma but raises the import bill for oil and electronics.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading above its daily pivot of 22,676. Immediate support is around 22,567 (then 22,446); resistance is near 22,797 (then 22,906). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Full summary for 23 Oct 2026 →

22 Oct 2026 — Nifty 22,644 (-0.73%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed higher overnight; Brent crude is near $110.7 (+1.75%); gold down 1.1% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net buyers of ₹1,614 cr; FII/FPI were net buyers of ₹1,022 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: IT & Tech (+0.03%), Infra & Realty (-0.35%), Banks & Financials (-0.58%). Lagging: Metals & Mining (-1.54%), FMCG & Consumer (-1.34%), Energy & Power (-1.32%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹94.33 (-0.12%). A stronger rupee eases the import bill and is generally supportive of domestic-facing sectors.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading below its daily pivot of 22,970. Immediate support is around 22,764 (then 22,639); resistance is near 23,094 (then 23,300). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Full summary for 22 Oct 2026 →

21 Oct 2026 — Nifty 23,018 (+0.56%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed higher overnight; Brent crude is near $110.4 (+1.51%); gold up 0% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net buyers of ₹3,201 cr; FII/FPI were net sellers of ₹1,149 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: IT & Tech (+2.39%), Infra & Realty (+0.33%), Banks & Financials (+0.19%). Lagging: Auto (-0.51%), Energy & Power (-0.44%), Metals & Mining (-0.26%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹94.63 (-0.15%). A stronger rupee eases the import bill and is generally supportive of domestic-facing sectors.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading above its daily pivot of 22,970. Immediate support is around 22,764 (then 22,639); resistance is near 23,094 (then 23,300). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Full summary for 21 Oct 2026 →

20 Oct 2026 — Nifty 22,889 (-1.11%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed higher overnight; Brent crude is near $109.7 (+0.09%); gold up 0.08% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net buyers of ₹3,201 cr; FII/FPI were net sellers of ₹1,149 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: Metals & Mining (-0.55%), Energy & Power (-0.6%), Banks & Financials (-0.64%). Lagging: FMCG & Consumer (-1.44%), IT & Tech (-1.28%), Infra & Realty (-1.2%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹94.92 (+0.01%). A weaker rupee lifts exporters such as IT and pharma but raises the import bill for oil and electronics.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading below its daily pivot of 23,070. Immediate support is around 22,990 (then 22,834); resistance is near 23,226 (then 23,306). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Full summary for 20 Oct 2026 →

19 Oct 2026 — Nifty 23,081 (-0.28%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed lower overnight; Brent crude is near $107.9 (-1.8%); gold up 0.4% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net sellers of ₹3,661 cr; FII/FPI were net buyers of ₹1,166 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: Pharma & Healthcare (+0.33%), Auto (+0.25%), Energy & Power (+0.2%). Lagging: Banks & Financials (-0.6%), FMCG & Consumer (-0.49%), IT & Tech (-0.32%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹94.76 (-0.2%). A stronger rupee eases the import bill and is generally supportive of domestic-facing sectors.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading below its daily pivot of 23,070. Immediate support is around 22,990 (then 22,834); resistance is near 23,226 (then 23,306). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Full summary for 19 Oct 2026 →

18 Oct 2026 — Nifty 23,146 (+0.65%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed lower overnight; Brent crude is near $109.9 (+3.72%); gold up 0.26% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net sellers of ₹3,661 cr; FII/FPI were net buyers of ₹1,166 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: IT & Tech (+3.92%), Metals & Mining (+0.95%), Auto (+0.75%). Lagging: FMCG & Consumer (-0.39%), Infra & Realty (-0.33%), Pharma & Healthcare (-0.14%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹94.96 (-0.09%). A stronger rupee eases the import bill and is generally supportive of domestic-facing sectors.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading above its daily pivot of 22,897. Immediate support is around 22,738 (then 22,478); resistance is near 23,157 (then 23,316). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Full summary for 18 Oct 2026 →

17 Oct 2026 — Nifty 23,146 (+0.65%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed lower overnight; Brent crude is near $109.9 (+3.72%); gold up 0.26% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net sellers of ₹3,661 cr; FII/FPI were net buyers of ₹1,166 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: IT & Tech (+3.92%), Metals & Mining (+0.95%), Auto (+0.75%). Lagging: FMCG & Consumer (-0.39%), Infra & Realty (-0.33%), Pharma & Healthcare (-0.14%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹94.96 (-0.09%). A stronger rupee eases the import bill and is generally supportive of domestic-facing sectors.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading above its daily pivot of 22,897. Immediate support is around 22,738 (then 22,478); resistance is near 23,157 (then 23,316). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Full summary for 17 Oct 2026 →

16 Oct 2026 — Nifty 23,054 (+0.25%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed higher overnight; Brent crude is near $105.3 (-0.59%); gold up 0.74% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net buyers of ₹3,319 cr; FII/FPI were net sellers of ₹5,285 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: IT & Tech (+2.93%), Metals & Mining (+0.55%), Auto (+0.48%). Lagging: FMCG & Consumer (-0.6%), Energy & Power (-0.59%), Infra & Realty (-0.39%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹94.81 (-0.25%). A stronger rupee eases the import bill and is generally supportive of domestic-facing sectors.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading above its daily pivot of 22,897. Immediate support is around 22,738 (then 22,478); resistance is near 23,157 (then 23,316). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Full summary for 16 Oct 2026 →

15 Oct 2026 — Nifty 22,868 (+1.08%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street closed lower overnight; Brent crude is near $104.4 (-1.57%); gold up 1.39% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net buyers of ₹2,670 cr; FII/FPI were net sellers of ₹1,857 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: IT & Tech (+2.8%), Auto (+0.72%), FMCG & Consumer (+0.64%). Lagging: Energy & Power (-0.99%), Metals & Mining (-0.5%), Infra & Realty (+0.26%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹94.97 (-0.18%). A stronger rupee eases the import bill and is generally supportive of domestic-facing sectors.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading above its daily pivot of 22,647. Immediate support is around 22,535 (then 22,448); resistance is near 22,734 (then 22,846). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Full summary for 15 Oct 2026 →

14 Oct 2026 — Nifty 22,723 (+0%)
  1. Global cues. Wall Street ended little changed overnight; Brent crude is near $106.3 (+0.53%); gold up 0.08% overnight. Overnight moves on Wall Street and in crude oil, plus US Federal Reserve rate expectations, set the tone for how India opens.
  2. FII / DII flows. DII were net buyers of ₹2,439 cr; FII/FPI were net sellers of ₹1,305 cr in the cash market. Sustained foreign selling tends to pressure the index and the rupee; domestic funds often absorb it.
  3. Sector moves. Leading: IT & Tech (+1.34%), Energy & Power (+0.73%), FMCG & Consumer (+0.52%). Lagging: Pharma & Healthcare (-1.18%), Auto (-0.25%), Metals & Mining (-0.16%). Because IT, banking and Reliance carry the largest index weights, a sharp move in any one of them can drive the whole Nifty.
  4. Rupee (USD/INR). The rupee is at ₹94.95 (-0.35%). A stronger rupee eases the import bill and is generally supportive of domestic-facing sectors.
  5. Technical levels. Nifty is trading above its daily pivot of 22,577. Immediate support is around 22,433 (then 22,144); resistance is near 22,866 (then 23,011). A decisive break of these levels often accelerates the move.

Full summary for 14 Oct 2026 →

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