EQUITY MARKET (26th Oct 2026)

FII/FPI & DII trading activity on NSE, BSE and MSEI in Capital Market Segment: 23^th Aug 2026

As of 10:11 (IST)

NSE ADVANCE/DECLINE:

As of 10:12 (IST)

POST MARKET UPDATE:

NIFTY INDEX DAILY REPORT

Nifty 50 demonstrated strong intraday resilience, reversing initial morning losses triggered by rising crude oil levels and subdued regional cues to end the session in the green. Following a soft start at 22,524.40 and an early drop to an intraday low of 22,387.35, renewed momentum in metals, energy, and healthcare spearheaded a decisive afternoon rebound. This late-stage surge back above the 22,700 threshold underlined robust domestic institutional inflows and targeted dip-buying, which comfortably countered ongoing drag across FMCG and technology counters.

Bank Nifty index finished the session in a very subdued note, even as it clawed back a portion of its steeper intraday drawdown. The index kicked off the session on a flat-to-negative note at 54,250.30 and briefly tested an early high of 54,392.50 before aggressive offloading across both private and state-run lenders breached the pivotal 54,000 support, sending the index to a day’s low of 53,777.50. Sustained bargain-hunting in the final trading hour provided some relief, allowing the index to pare losses and conclude at 54,366.70, adding 0.15% to its previous finish of 54,287.35. Overall sectoral breadth stayed predominantly weak, dragged down by post-results consolidation across frontline private banks and broad-based softness in PSU names such as PNB and Bank of Baroda, though buying interest around the 53,800 zone managed to prevent further technical damage.

The Nifty Pharma index proved to be one of the top-performing sector gaining 1.76% to drive the market’s broader upside in tandem with energy and metals. Building on the previous close of 25,329.45, the sector drew robust defensive allocations and value-seeking inflows as market participants pivoted away from rate-sensitive banking stocks and subdued FMCG names. Leading formulations and generic drugmakers powered the rally, underscored by a surge of more than 4% in Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and strong upward traction in Divi’s Laboratories and Sun Pharma. This persistent accumulation propelled the gauge above the 25,600 threshold during intraday trade, showcasing notable relative strength and helping cushion the headline indices against broader international market pressures.

NIFTY DAILY CHART

The Nifty50 traded with positive  bias and surged to the high of 22,721  settling the session with a gain of 0.52%.RSI continued to move in the normal zone and continued to surge to 45.25, showing strength in index. Only sustained trading above the 22,800 level could push the index to 23,150. Failure to move above the mark of 22,800 could make the index weaker towards the mark 22,650.

Equity Market Technical Analysis Snapshot: Oct 26^th, 2026

NIFTY50:

Nifty opened around 22,524.40 and initially witnessed selling pressure, declining to an intraday low of 22,387.35. However, the index staged a sharp recovery from lower levels and gained momentum throughout the session, settling higher around 22,753.20 and registering an overall gain of 0.68%. The trend remains sideways to bearish, with resistance placed at 22,850 and 23,000, while support is seen at 22,550 and 22,400. The index is trading above its 11-DMA but remains below its 30-DMA and 200-DMA, indicating an improvement in short-term momentum while the broader technical structure remains weak. RSI at 46.08 reflects improving but still moderate momentum. A sustained move above 22,850 could strengthen the recovery, while a decline below 22,550 may invite renewed selling pressure.

BANKNIFTY:

Bank Nifty opened around 54,250.30 and witnessed sharp selling pressure after the opening, declining to an intraday low near 53,777.50. The index subsequently recovered gradually from lower levels and settled around 54,366.70, registering a modest gain of 0.15%. Despite the positive closing, the overall trend remains bearish, with resistance placed at 54,550 and 54,950, while support is seen at 53,700 and 53,450. The index continues to trade below its 11-DMA, 30-DMA, and 200-DMA, indicating a weak technical structure. RSI at 38.74 reflects subdued momentum and a lack of strong buying interest. A sustained move above 54,550 could support further recovery, while a break below 53,700 may trigger renewed downside pressure.

NIFTY MID SELECT:

Nifty Mid Select opened around 12,941.50 and initially declined to an intraday low of 12,857.05 before witnessing a sharp recovery. The index continued to rise throughout the session and settled around 13,167.35, registering a strong gain of 1.03%. Despite the positive price action, the overall trend remains bearish, with resistance placed at 13,300 and 13,400, while support is seen at 13,050 and 12,950. The index continues to trade below its 11-DMA, 30-DMA, and 200-DMA, indicating that the broader technical structure remains weak despite the recovery. RSI at 31.33 reflects weak momentum and remains close to the oversold zone, suggesting that short covering may continue from lower levels. A sustained move above 13,300 could improve the short-term outlook, while a break below 13,050 may lead to renewed selling pressure.

NIFTY METAL:

Nifty Metal opened around 11,456.70 and witnessed continuous buying interest throughout the session, advancing to an intraday high of 11,732.35 before settling around 11,731.55, registering a strong gain of 2.21%. Despite the sharp recovery, the overall trend remains bearish, with support placed at 11,600 and 11,400, while resistance is seen at 11,850 and 12,000. The index continues to trade below its 11-DMA, 30-DMA, and 200-DMA, indicating that the broader technical structure remains weak. RSI at 36.16 reflects subdued momentum despite the strong session. A sustained move above 11,850 could strengthen the recovery, while a decline below 11,600 may invite renewed selling pressure.

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FII/FPI & DII trading activity on NSE, BSE and MSEI in Capital Market Segment: 26^th Aug 2026

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