Stock Market Today, 13 October 2026: Sensex Jumps 1,109 Points, Nifty Closes Above 22,700 as IT Stocks Rally

The Indian stock market ended sharply higher on 13 October 2026, with the BSE Sensex surging 1,109.10 points to 73,033.78 and the Nifty 50 gaining 358.60 points to close at 22,721.95. Strong buying in IT stocks, particularly HCL Technologies and TCS, drove the recovery after Monday's decline.

The Nifty IT index jumped 5.22%, supported by HCLTech's Q2 FY27 results, while banking, metal, automobile and FMCG stocks also participated in the rally. However, rising inflation, foreign investor outflows and global uncertainties remain important factors for investors to monitor.

Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty Closing

Indian benchmark indices recovered their previous session's losses on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 outperforming the Sensex in percentage terms. Bank Nifty also ended higher, reflecting buying across several major banking stocks.

Stock Market Indices

Index	Closing Level
BSE Sensex	73,033.78
Nifty 50	22,721.95
Bank Nifty	55,481.05

Index Change

Index	Change
BSE Sensex	+1,109.10 (+1.54%)
Nifty 50	+358.60 (+1.60%)
Bank Nifty	+563.05 (+1.03%)

The recovery followed the decline on 12 October 2026, when the Sensex closed at 71,924.68 and the Nifty 50 finished at 22,363.35.

Tuesday's gains helped both indices recover the previous session's losses, with IT stocks contributing significantly to the improvement in market sentiment.

Why Did the Stock Market Rise Today?

The Indian stock market rallied on 13 October 2026, primarily because of strong buying in information technology stocks following HCLTech's quarterly results. Improving domestic economic growth expectations and some moderation in crude oil prices also supported sentiment.

1. HCLTech Q2 FY27 Results Trigger IT Stock Rally

HCL Technologies emerged as the biggest Nifty 50 gainer, rising 8.42% to ₹1,326, after announcing its September-quarter results on 12 October 2026.

The company's revenue and profitability improved year-on-year, while management revised its FY27 revenue growth guidance.

Financial Metric	Q2 FY27 Performance
Revenue	₹35,620 crore
Revenue growth YoY	+11.5%
Net profit	₹5,132 crore
Net profit growth YoY	+21.2%
EBIT margin	18.2%
New deal bookings	$3.26 billion
Interim dividend	₹12 per share

HCLTech also raised the lower end of its FY27 constant-currency revenue growth guidance, taking the range to 2.5% to 4%. Its announcement of a global AI partnership with Anthropic was another important development.

The improvement in profitability and new deal bookings provided investors with positive signals about the company's operational performance.

The buying extended beyond HCLTech. TCS rose 6.79%, Tech Mahindra gained 4.93%, and Infosys advanced 4.13%, helping the Nifty IT index outperform the broader market.

2. Recovery After Monday's Market Decline

The market also recovered from the previous session's decline, which had been influenced by rising crude oil prices and global uncertainties.

Moderation in oil prices helped improve sentiment on Tuesday. However, crude oil remains an important risk for India because of its potential effect on inflation, corporate costs and the broader economy.

3. Improved Economic Growth Expectations

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) increased India's FY27 GDP growth forecast from 6.4% to 7.0%, citing resilient domestic demand and services activity.

The revised forecast provided a more favourable economic backdrop, although the effect of higher inflation and global uncertainty remains relevant.

Stock Market Sectoral Performance Today

The IT sector led the market rally on 13 October 2026. The Nifty IT index rose 5.22%, substantially outperforming the Nifty 50's 1.60% gain.

Banking, metal, automobile and FMCG indices also closed higher, indicating participation across several major sectors.

Sector Index	Daily Change
Nifty IT	+5.22%
BSE Metal	+1.44%
Nifty PSU Bank	+1.44%
BSE Auto	+1.26%
BSE FMCG	+1.22%
BSE Bankex	+0.93%
BSE Healthcare	-0.17%

The Nifty IT index closed at 29,830.10, while the Nifty PSU Bank index finished at 8,146.55.

The sectoral performance highlights three important developments:

• IT stocks led the recovery: The 5.22% rise in Nifty IT was 3.62 percentage points higher than the Nifty 50's gain.

• Banking and cyclical sectors participated: Metal, automobile and banking indices advanced, supporting the broader rebound.

• Healthcare remained under pressure: The BSE Healthcare index declined 0.17%, making it the only declining sector among those listed.

The difference in sector performance shows that gains were not distributed equally across the market.

Nifty 50 Top Gainers and Losers Today

The Nifty 50 closed at 22,721.95 on 13 October 2026, with IT and financial stocks occupying several positions among the leading gainers.

HCL Technologies recorded the largest gain, followed by TCS and Shriram Finance.

Top 5 Nifty 50 Gainers Today

Stocks	Share Price (Change)
HCL Technologies	₹1,326.00 (+8.42%)
TCS	₹2,269.30 (+6.79%)
Shriram Finance	₹988.00 (+6.31%)
Tech Mahindra	₹1,543.50 (+4.93%)
Infosys	₹1,062.10 (+4.13%)

HCLTech and TCS were the two leading Nifty gainers, reflecting strong buying interest in IT companies.

Shriram Finance also performed strongly, rising 6.31%, while Tech Mahindra and Infosys benefited from the sector-wide recovery.

Nifty 50 Top Losers Today

Despite the benchmark's 1.60% gain, a few Nifty stocks ended lower.

Stocks	Share Price (Change)
Kotak Mahindra Bank	₹439.00 (-0.99%)
Eternal	₹320.45 (-0.79%)
Maruti Suzuki India	₹11,245.00 (-0.62%)
Max Healthcare	₹861.00 (-0.57%)

Kotak Mahindra Bank recorded the largest decline among the displayed Nifty losers, falling 0.99%.

Eternal, Maruti Suzuki India and Max Healthcare also closed lower. These were the four declining stocks shown in the Nifty 50 losers list for the session.

Source: Finology Ticker Nifty 50

Sensex Top Gainers and Losers Today

The BSE Sensex advanced 1.54% to 73,033.78, supported by gains in major IT stocks.

HCL Technologies, TCS, Tech Mahindra and Infosys were common gainers across the Sensex and Nifty 50, while Hindustan Unilever also contributed to the positive performance.

Top 5 Sensex Gainers Today

Stocks	Share Price (Change)
HCL Technologies	₹1,326.00 (+8.42%)
TCS	₹2,269.30 (+6.79%)
Tech Mahindra	₹1,543.50 (+4.93%)
Infosys	₹1,062.10 (+4.13%)
Hindustan Unilever	₹1,875.50 (+3.01%)

The concentration of IT companies among the top gainers highlights the sector's importance in Tuesday's Sensex rally.

Sensex Top Losers Today

Stocks	Share Price (Change)
Kotak Mahindra Bank	₹439.00 (-0.99%)
Eternal	₹320.45 (-0.79%)
Maruti Suzuki India	₹11,245.00 (-0.62%)

Only three stocks appeared in the displayed Sensex losers list. Kotak Mahindra Bank registered the largest percentage decline among them.

Source: Finology Ticker BSE Sensex.

Bank Nifty Today: Banking Stocks End Higher

Bank Nifty closed at 55,481.05, gaining 563.05 points or 1.03% on 13 October 2026.

Buying in IndusInd Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank and other lenders supported the banking index. However, Kotak Mahindra Bank and IDFC First Bank ended lower.

Top Bank Nifty Gainers Today

Bank	Share Price (Change)
IndusInd Bank	₹877.35 (+2.85%)
Yes Bank	₹20.85 (+2.01%)
Canara Bank	₹120.44 (+1.74%)
State Bank of India	₹957.00 (+1.70%)
ICICI Bank	₹1,360.20 (+1.51%)

IndusInd Bank led the displayed banking gainers with a 2.85% rise. Yes Bank followed with a 2.01% gain.

Public sector lenders Canara Bank and SBI also advanced, alongside private sector lender ICICI Bank.

Bank Nifty Losers Today

Bank	Share Price (Change)
Kotak Mahindra Bank	₹439.00 (-0.99%)
IDFC First Bank	₹78.83 (-0.77%)

The banking index's positive performance indicates buying across several lenders, although individual stocks continued to move differently.

For investors, the upcoming quarterly results of banks will be important for assessing credit growth, net interest margins, provisions and asset quality.

Source: Finology Ticker Nifty Bank.

Top 10 Gainers in the Stock Market Today

Beyond the benchmark indices, several stocks recorded double-digit gains on 13 October 2026.

Phoenix International led the broader-market gainers with a 20% increase, followed closely by Gujarat Raffia Industries and Dev Labtech Venture.

Stocks	Share Price (Change)
Phoenix International	₹40.80 (+20.00%)
Gujarat Raffia Industries	₹49.94 (+19.99%)
Dev Labtech Venture	₹22.81 (+19.99%)
Kesar Petroproducts	₹14.26 (+19.93%)
Ruchi Infrastructure	₹5.86 (+19.59%)
Rachit Prints	₹210.00 (+17.32%)
Shringar House of Mangalsutra	₹310.85 (+17.15%)
Hathway Cable & Datacom	₹11.15 (+14.95%)
Jivial Industries	₹86.00 (+14.67%)
Alfa Transformers	₹40.65 (+14.60%)

All 10 stocks in the displayed list gained more than 14% during the session.

However, large one-day price increases do not necessarily indicate an improvement in a company's underlying financial performance. Trading volumes, liquidity, corporate announcements and business fundamentals are important when analysing such movements.

Source: Finology Ticker Top Gainers.

Top 10 Losers in the Stock Market Today

While benchmark indices recovered, several individual stocks experienced significant selling pressure.

NSB BPO Solutions recorded the largest decline among the displayed broader-market losers, falling 20%.

Stocks	Share Price (Change)
NSB BPO Solutions	₹40.00 (-20.00%)
Kabsons Industries	₹14.94 (-19.98%)
Shreeshay Engineers	₹24.00 (-15.79%)
Suvifin Credit Solutions	₹36.00 (-14.20%)
Shanti Spintex	₹28.01 (-12.47%)
Kanoria Energy & Infrastructure	₹14.33 (-11.32%)
Yarn Syndicate	₹12.43 (-11.15%)
Modern Threads (India)	₹42.01 (-10.00%)
Vama Wovenfab	₹100.45 (-9.99%)
Tarapur Transformers	₹16.67 (-9.99%)

Kabsons Industries declined 19.98%, while Shreeshay Engineers fell 15.79%.

These declines underline why benchmark performance should not be treated as a representation of every listed stock. Company-specific developments and liquidity can produce substantial price movements even during a strong market session.

Source: Finology Ticker Top Losers.

Stocks at 52-Week Highs Today

Several stocks appeared on the 52-week-high list on 13 October 2026, including Shringar House of Mangalsutra, PVR Inox, Cyient DLM and PTC Industries.

The following table shows selected stocks from the screen, along with their displayed prices and intraday highs.

Stock	Share Price	Day High
Shringar House of Mangalsutra	₹310.85	₹317.99
Goodluck India	₹566.65	₹609.35
PVR Inox	₹1,404.50	₹1,425.00
Cyient DLM	₹1,011.25	₹1,020.00
Nazara Technologies	₹400.45	₹409.90
Aditya Infotech	₹4,368.15	₹4,444.00
PTC Industries	₹25,490.10	₹26,049.95
Neogen Chemicals	₹2,534.50	₹2,613.00
PNB Housing Finance	₹1,222.00	₹1,224.25
Sky Gold & Diamonds	₹978.80	₹991.75

PTC Industries was quoted at ₹25,490.10, with an intraday high of ₹26,049.95. Nazara Technologies also appeared in the list following its management-related announcements.

A stock appearing on a 52-week-high screen may attract attention because of its price momentum. However, investors should assess whether that movement is supported by earnings growth, business developments and reasonable valuations.

Source: Finology Ticker 52-Week High.

Stocks at 52-Week Lows Today

Several well-known companies also appeared on the 52-week-low list, despite the broader market's recovery.

These included Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries, Maruti Suzuki India, Avenue Supermarts and Power Grid Corporation.

Companies at 52-Week Lows

Stock	Share Price
Hindustan Unilever	₹1,875.50
Max Healthcare	₹863.40
Reliance Industries	₹1,166.70
Maruti Suzuki India	₹11,254.90
Vikram Solar	₹143.75
Shakti Pumps (India)	₹424.45
Power Grid Corporation	₹250.50
Avenue Supermarts	₹3,379.95
Swiggy	₹233.00
Indian Oil Corporation	₹126.15

Intraday Day Lows

Stock	Day Low
Hindustan Unilever	₹1,814.40
Max Healthcare	₹843.00
Reliance Industries	₹1,152.30
Maruti Suzuki India	₹11,126.05
Vikram Solar	₹140.62
Shakti Pumps (India)	₹413.00
Power Grid Corporation	₹245.10
Avenue Supermarts	₹3,348.00
Swiggy	₹229.55
Indian Oil Corporation	₹125.00

Hindustan Unilever provides an important example. The stock appeared on the 52-week-low screen after touching ₹1,814.40 during the session, but its displayed price subsequently recovered to ₹1,875.50.

Important: The tables report displayed share prices alongside intraday highs or lows, not necessarily the exact 52-week extreme. Prices may also differ slightly across index and stock screens because of different reporting snapshots.

A stock appearing on a 52-week-low list is not automatically undervalued. Investors should examine earnings trends, business risks, balance-sheet strength and valuation before concluding.

Source: Finology Ticker 52-Week Low.

Important Stock Market and Corporate News Today

Apart from the IT-led rally, several company-specific developments influenced market attention on 13 October 2026.

RBL Bank Falls Despite 170% Profit Growth

RBL Bank shares declined 7.55% to ₹388.30, despite the company reporting a substantial improvement in quarterly profitability.

Its Q2 FY27 net profit increased approximately 170% year-on-year to ₹482 crore, while net interest income reached ₹2,131 crore.

Despite the earnings growth, investor concerns around margins, provisions and returns remained relevant to the stock's performance.

The contrasting share-price reaction shows that growth in reported profit does not necessarily translate into an immediate increase in a company's market valuation.

For banks, investors also need to examine the sustainability of earnings, credit costs, loan growth and asset quality.

ICICI Prudential AMC Announces ₹30 Dividend

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company reported approximately 6.1% year-on-year growth in Q2 FY27 profit after tax to ₹889 crore.

The company also declared an interim dividend of ₹30 per share.

Investors should monitor whether growth in the asset management business continues to translate into higher revenue, profitability and cash generation.

IRCON International Secures ₹862.46 Crore Railway Contract

IRCON International received a contract worth ₹862.46 crore from East Central Railway for engineering, procurement and construction work.

The contract covers railway track-related activities under the Son Nagar–Andal project, including work associated with the third and fourth railway lines.

The project is scheduled for execution within 365 days.

The new order adds to the company's project pipeline. However, its financial contribution will depend on execution progress, project margins and revenue recognition.

Nazara Technologies Announces Management Changes

Nazara Technologies announced changes to its senior leadership, including the appointment of Arun Agrawal as Chief Financial Officer, effective 16 October 2026.

The company also announced changes involving other senior executives and board positions.

Nazara's stock appeared on the 52-week-high list, with a displayed price of ₹400.45 and an intraday high of ₹409.90.

Investors should monitor management commentary and the company's future operating performance following these changes.

IPO News Today: 13 October 2026

The Indian primary market remained active on Tuesday, with three IPOs opening for subscription and several larger mainboard issues scheduled over the following two days.

IPOs Open for Subscription Today

HD Fire Protect opened its ₹712.31 crore mainboard IPO on 13 October, alongside two SME issues from Ravita Engineering Services and Vaibhav Vyapaar.

HD Fire Protect IPO

Detail	HD Fire Protect IPO
Issue Dates	13–15 October
Price Band	₹258-₹271

Ravita Engineering Services IPO

Detail	Ravita Engineering Services IPO
Issue Dates	13–15 October
Price Band	₹105-₹112

Vaibhav Vyapaar IPO

Detail	Vaibhav Vyapaar IPO
Issue Dates	13–15 October
Price Band	₹50-₹52

HD Fire Protect's issue is entirely an offer for sale (OFS), meaning the IPO proceeds will go to the selling shareholders rather than the company.

Ravita Engineering Services is raising approximately ₹116.05 crore, while Vaibhav Vyapaar's current issue size is approximately ₹40.54 crore.

IPO data note: The updated Vaibhav Vyapaar price band is ₹50–₹52, with an issue size of ₹40.54 crore, rather than the ₹51–₹54 band and ₹42.10 crore size shown in some earlier summaries.

Upcoming IPOs in October 2026

Five major mainboard IPOs are scheduled to open between 14 and 15 October 2026.

Fusion CX IPO

Detail	Information
Issue Dates	14-16 October
Price Band	₹275-₹289

Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses IPO

Detail	Information
Issue Dates	15-19 October
Price Band	₹143-₹151

Bonfiglioli Transmissions IPO

Detail	Information
Issue Dates	15-19 October
Price Band	₹558-₹586

Tonbo Imaging India IPO

Detail	Information
Issue Dates	15-19 October
Price Band	₹665-₹700

Sahajanand Medical Technologies IPO

Detail	Information
Issue Dates	15-19 October
Price Band	₹327-₹344

Among the IPOs opening on 15 October, Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses has the largest proposed issue size at approximately ₹5,012.33 crore.

The other major issue sizes are:

• Bonfiglioli Transmissions: ₹2,533.66 crore

• Tonbo Imaging India: ₹852.18 crore

• Sahajanand Medical Technologies: ₹475.48 crore

All four are scheduled to close on 19 October 2026.

The distinction between fresh issues and offers for sale is important for IPO investors. In a fresh issue, the company receives funds for its stated objectives, while an OFS allows existing shareholders to sell their holdings.

Subscription demand, issue valuation, business fundamentals and financial performance deserve greater attention than unofficial grey market premiums, which do not guarantee listing gains.

Important Economic News Affecting the Stock Market

While company earnings supported Tuesday's rally, macroeconomic developments continued to influence the investment environment.

1. India's September 2026 Retail Inflation Rises to 5.54%

India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased to 5.54% in September 2026, compared with 4.83% in August.

Food inflation, measured by the Consumer Food Price Index, reached 7.74%, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

Inflation Indicator	Rate
August 2026 CPI inflation	4.83%
September 2026 CPI inflation	5.54%
September 2026 food inflation	7.74%

The increase in inflation matters for equity investors because it can influence interest-rate expectations, consumer purchasing power and corporate input costs.

Sectors sensitive to consumption demand, financing costs or raw-material prices may be particularly important to monitor.

2. IMF Raises India's FY27 GDP Forecast to 7%

The IMF revised India's FY27 economic growth forecast upward by 60 basis points, from 6.4% to 7.0%.

The revision reflects expectations of resilient domestic demand and strong services activity.

A stronger economic growth outlook can support expectations for business activity and corporate earnings. However, growth forecasts remain subject to risks from inflation, energy prices and global economic developments.

3. Foreign Investor Selling Remains a Concern

Foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows remained an important market concern during October 2026.

Reports published on 13 October highlighted net foreign investor selling of approximately ₹41,487 crore during the first seven trading sessions of October.

Elevated US Treasury yields, a stronger dollar and high crude oil prices were among the pressures affecting foreign investment flows.

Sustained foreign selling can influence market liquidity and investor sentiment, even when domestic economic indicators remain supportive.

The final FII and DII net trading figures for 13 October have not been included because they were not independently confirmed from the same-day combined exchange report.

What Investors Should Watch Next

The market's recovery on 13 October was significant, but the sustainability of the rally will depend on corporate earnings, institutional activity and the broader economic environment.

The following developments deserve attention in upcoming trading sessions:

• Nifty 50: Whether the index sustains its recovery above 22,700.

• Sensex: Whether the benchmark continues to trade above 73,000.

• IT stocks: Q2 FY27 earnings, new deal bookings, margins and management revenue guidance.

• Banking stocks: Credit growth, net interest margins, provisions and asset quality.

• FII and DII activity: Whether foreign selling eases and how domestic institutional investors respond.

• Inflation: The effect of September's 5.54% CPI reading on interest-rate expectations and consumer demand.

• IPO market: Subscription trends, issue valuations and business fundamentals of upcoming public issues.

• Global developments: Crude oil prices, US bond yields and geopolitical risks.

• Quarterly earnings: Whether companies can sustain profit growth and convert reported earnings into operating cash flow.

The most important question for the coming sessions is whether the recovery broadens beyond IT stocks and receives support from corporate earnings and institutional flows.

Stock Market Today: Key Takeaway (13 October 2026)

The Indian stock market recorded a strong recovery on 13 October 2026, with the Sensex rising 1.54% to 73,033.78 and the Nifty 50 gaining 1.60% to 22,721.95. Bank Nifty also advanced 1.03%, closing at 55,481.05.

The biggest development was the 5.22% rally in Nifty IT, led by HCL Technologies after its Q2 FY27 results. Other IT companies, including TCS, Infosys and Tech Mahindra, also registered substantial gains.

However, the recovery was not uniform. RBL Bank fell despite reporting higher quarterly profit, several broader-market stocks experienced steep declines, and foreign investor selling remained a concern.

For investors, corporate earnings, inflation, FII flows and global market conditions will remain more important than a single day's index movement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why did the stock market rise today, 13 October 2026?

The Indian stock market rose on 13 October 2026 mainly because of strong buying in IT stocks following HCLTech's Q2 FY27 results. HCL Technologies gained 8.42%, TCS rose 6.79%, and the Nifty IT index surged 5.22%. Moderation in crude oil prices and improved economic growth expectations also supported market sentiment.

2. What were the Sensex and Nifty 50 closing levels on 13 October 2026?

The BSE Sensex closed at 73,033.78, up 1,109.10 points or 1.54%. The Nifty 50 closed at 22,721.95, gaining 358.60 points or 1.60%. Bank Nifty rose 563.05 points to finish at 55,481.05.

3. Which were the top Nifty 50 gainers today?

The top five Nifty 50 gainers on 13 October 2026 were HCL Technologies (+8.42%), TCS (+6.79%), Shriram Finance (+6.31%), Tech Mahindra (+4.93%) and Infosys (+4.13%). HCLTech led the gains following its quarterly earnings announcement.

4. Which sector performed best in the Indian stock market today?

The Nifty IT index was the strongest performer among the selected sector indices, rising 5.22% to 29,830.10 on 13 October 2026. IT stocks outperformed the broader Nifty 50, which gained 1.60%. Metal, PSU banking, auto and FMCG indices also closed higher.

5. Which IPOs opened for subscription on 13 October 2026?

Three IPOs opened for subscription on 13 October 2026: HD Fire Protect, Ravita Engineering Services and Vaibhav Vyapaar. Their price bands were ₹258–₹271, ₹105–₹112 and ₹50–₹52, respectively. All three issues are scheduled to close on 15 October 2026.