Market snapshot
Nifty 5022,749.75-0.02%
Sensex73,598.67-0.01%
Bank Nifty53,974.90-0.72%
Previous close · 27 Oct 2026 · Nifty is trading at the 13th percentile of its range over the last 252 sessions.
Yesterday, Indian markets saw a modest movement with a broad advance in stocks as investors eyed upcoming macroeconomic events. The anticipated Jio Platforms IPO, poised to become one of the largest listings in recent times, captured significant attention, boosting sentiment in the telecom sector. Meanwhile, rising oil prices pressured sectors dependent on energy, contributing to a cautious market stance. Institutional activity showed foreign investors as net buyers, adding a positive undertone to the session.
The big story
Jio Looks to Break India Mega
Jio's IPO shows a 22% gray-market premium, indicating strong investor demand.
News
Indian shares are set to open lower as rising oil prices weigh on risk appetite, with Jio Platforms' market debut in focus.
Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan advises against using India's foreign exchange reserves to defend the rupee, suggesting a longer-term view amid rising oil prices.
Jio Platforms is set to make its stock market debut today with a Rs 30,213 crore IPO, commanding a grey market premium indicating a strong listing.
India's oil buyers are facing pressure from $123 crude prices and a weak rupee, impacting the economy.
India has invited Pakistan's Minister for National Heritage and Culture to the SCO forum in Delhi, marking a potential diplomatic engagement.
Stocks Updates
Railtel: received a ₹131.9 crore order from Directorate of Postal Life Insurance, Department of Posts for system integrator for LMS for 5 years, with execution by November 2031.
Waaree Energies: acquired 100% shareholding of Waaree Green Data Centers Private Limited and its two subsidiaries from Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited.
APL Apollo Tubes: approved the acquisition of an additional 31% equity stake in SG Enterprise Solutions Private Limited for ₹1,55,000, increasing its shareholding to 51%.
Larsen & Toubro: secured major Design & Build orders for Dhaka Metro's Line 1 in Bangladesh, including track works, electrical systems, signalling, telecommunications, and platform screen doors.
Sun Pharmaceutical: allotted non-convertible debentures worth ₹7,816 crore on a private placement basis, including a greenshoe option of ₹816 crore.
Atul: approved the buyback of fully paid up equity shares.
One 97 Communications: approved additional investments up to ₹500 crore in Paytm Cloud Technologies Limited and Paytm Singapore Pte. Ltd over the next twelve months.
Capri Global Capital: reported no deviations or variations in the utilization of proceeds for debt listed on BSE.
FII / DII activity
FIIBought ₹4,240.39 Cr
DIISold ₹1,250.03 Cr
FIIs bought ₹4,240.39 Cr, DIIs sold ₹1,250.03 Cr today.
Market breadth
Nifty 500
Advances352
Declines147
A/D ratio2.39
Broad participation across Nifty 500
Sector performance
12 NSE sector indices, previous close
Media+3.66%
Realty+1.94%
Pharma+1.91%
Auto+1.48%
Infra+0.76%
FMCG+0.74%
Energy+0.68%
Metal+0.64%
PSU Bank+0.41%
IT-0.26%
Fin Services-0.62%
Bank-0.72%
Leaders: Media, Realty · Laggards: Bank, Fin Services
Top gainers and losers
Gainers
SONACOMS₹851.85+8.95%
MANKIND₹2,502.50+8.24%
TATACONSUM₹1,000.00+6.78%
APLAPOLLO₹2,213.90+6.55%
ATHERENERG₹1,674.00+6.29%
Losers
MAZDOCK₹1,754.00-6.45%
AMBUJACEM₹348.80-5.22%
RECLTD₹286.50-3.92%
PAYTM₹1,601.60-3.21%
AUBANK₹848.00-2.42%
Commodities & forex
🪙 Gold (10g)₹1,44,100.00-0.03%
🥈 Silver (1kg)₹1,96,511.00-0.10%
USD/INR95.19+0.26%
Global cues
S&P 5007,722.60+0.60%
Nasdaq26,477.81+1.18%
S&P 500 futures7,758.25+0.57%
Nasdaq futures29,812.00+1.27%
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 recorded back-to-back gains following fresh earnings reports, according to Yahoo Finance.
CNBC reports that the tech sector's relief rally extended as investors turned their attention to the Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions.
U.S. Treasury yields ticked higher as the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting commenced, CNBC notes.
Reuters highlights that Wall Street ended higher, driven by renewed momentum in AI stocks.
The New York Times reports that GM is leaving the NYSE for the Nasdaq after more than a century.
The Wall Street Journal details how Weil Gotshal, a storied law firm, ended up in chaos.
WSJ reveals that Janus has launched the first tokenized fund licensing the Nasdaq-100 Index.
Technical levels
Nifty support22,647.82 / 22,545.88
Nifty resistance22,840.72 / 22,931.68
Bank Nifty support53,732.72
Bank Nifty resistance54,435.57
Nifty is in bearish trend. Trading below 200 DMA suggests caution.
Corporate actions
Upcoming dividends
Cyient
Interim dividend ₹12.00/sh · ex 28 Oct
Nippon Life India Asset Management
Interim dividend ₹9.50/sh · ex 28 Oct
Central Mine Planning & Design Institute
Interim dividend ₹1.05/sh · ex 29 Oct
Earnings calendar
Acme Solar Holdings Limited2026-10-28
Adani Enterprises Limited2026-10-28
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited2026-10-28
Anant Raj Limited2026-10-28