Stock Market Today, 21 October 2026: Sensex Falls 143 Points, Nifty Below 22,900; Jio IPO in Focus

The Indian stock market ended lower on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, as the BSE Sensex fell 143.21 points, or 0.19%, to close at 73,709.69. The Nifty 50 declined 77.60 points, or 0.34%, to settle at 22,811.35, while Bank Nifty dropped 511.20 points to 54,976.90. The benchmarks reversed their opening gains as selling pressure in banking, financial, automobile and consumer-oriented stocks outweighed gains in information technology (IT) companies.

The stock market today showed a sharp contrast between benchmark indices and broader market performance. The Nifty IT index gained 2.88%, supported by Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and TCS. However, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 declined 1.58% and 2.37%, respectively. Meanwhile, the Rs 30,213 crore Jio Platforms IPO opened with strong institutional demand, while Q2 FY27 results from Eternal and Adani Green Energy remained in focus.

Sensex, Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty Closing Today

The Indian benchmark indices closed in negative territory for the second consecutive trading session. Markets resumed trading after remaining closed on Tuesday, 20 October, for Dussehra.

The Sensex closed below 73,800, while the Nifty 50 slipped further below the 22,900 level. Bank Nifty underperformed both benchmarks, reflecting continued weakness in banking stocks.

Index	Closing level	Change
BSE Sensex	73,709.69	-143.21 (-0.19%)
Nifty 50	22,811.35	-77.60 (-0.34%)
Bank Nifty	54,976.90	-511.20 (-0.92%)

Source: Finology Ticker Stock Market Dashboard

Compared with the previous trading session on 19 October, the Sensex declined from 73,852.90 to 73,709.69. The Nifty 50 fell from 22,888.95 to 22,811.35, while Bank Nifty decreased from 55,488.10 to 54,976.90.

Although the benchmark declines were relatively limited, weakness across mid-cap and small-cap stocks showed that the selling pressure was considerably broader.

Why Did the Stock Market Fall Today?

The Indian stock market declined on 21 October 2026 primarily because of elevated crude oil prices, profit-booking, weakness in banking and financial stocks, and cautious reactions to quarterly earnings.

The Nifty 50 opened higher at 23,016 and climbed above 23,100 during intraday trading. However, the early gains were erased as selling intensified across several sectors. A recovery towards the close limited the benchmark losses.

Four major developments influenced the session.

1. Crude oil prices remained above $110

Brent crude traded above $110 per barrel during the morning session, creating concerns about India's energy import costs and inflation.

Higher crude oil prices can affect businesses through increased transportation, fuel and raw material costs. Companies unable to pass these costs on to customers may face pressure on operating margins.

For investors, the concern was not limited to oil-sensitive sectors. Sustained increases in energy costs can also influence inflation expectations and overall market sentiment.

2. Banking, automobile and financial stocks faced selling

Banking and financial stocks remained under pressure following the weakness recorded on 19 October.

Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Eternal, Eicher Motors and Trent were among the notable stocks that declined during the session. Financial stocks were particularly important because of their significant representation in the benchmark indices.

Bank Nifty's 0.92% decline was steeper than the losses recorded by the Sensex and Nifty 50.

3. Q2 FY27 earnings triggered selective stock movements

The September-quarter earnings season continued to influence individual stocks.

Several companies reported strong year-on-year profit growth, but market reactions differed depending on operating performance, margins, business outlook and the quality of earnings.

For example, L&T Technology Services gained more than 10% in the session following its quarterly results, while Bajaj Finance remained under selling pressure despite reporting profit growth for Q2 FY27.

This divergence showed that investors were assessing more than headline revenue and profit growth.

4. IT stocks limited benchmark losses

Information technology was the strongest major sector during the session.

The Nifty IT index increased 2.88%, supported by gains in Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and TCS.

These gains helped offset part of the selling pressure elsewhere. Without the contribution from IT stocks, the benchmark indices would have faced greater downward pressure.

Closing auction volatility: The market also experienced sharp price movements during the closing auction. Consequently, final benchmark closing values differed from some prices observed during regular trading and the auction process.

Nifty 50 Top Gainers and Losers Today

IT companies dominated the leading Nifty 50 gainers on 21 October 2026, while financial and consumer-oriented stocks featured prominently among the losers.

Infosys was the strongest Nifty 50 performer in the supplied closing snapshot, gaining 3.30%. Bajaj Finance recorded the largest decline among index constituents, falling 3.27%.

Nifty 50 Gainers (21 October 2026)

Stock	Share Price and Change
Infosys	₹1,168.00 (+3.30%)
HCL Technologies	₹1,424.20 (+3.21%)
Tech Mahindra	₹1,834.70 (+3.13%)
TCS	₹2,529.00 (+2.77%)
UltraTech Cement	₹10,849.00 (+1.87%)

Four of the five leading gainers belonged to the IT sector. UltraTech Cement was the only non-IT company in this group.

Infosys also remained in focus after announcing an expanded collaboration with Truist. The development added to the company-specific news surrounding technology stocks.

Nifty 50 Losers (21 October 2026)

Stocks	Share Price and Change
Bajaj Finance	₹926.00 (-3.27%)
BSE	₹3,248.30 (-2.63%)
Eternal	₹312.35 (-2.45%)
Eicher Motors	₹7,170.50 (-2.43%)
Trent	₹2,822.00 (-2.41%)

Bajaj Finance led the losses, followed by BSE Ltd, Eternal, Eicher Motors and Trent.

The decline across these companies showed that selling was not restricted to one industry. Financial services, consumer businesses and automobile stocks all experienced pressure.

Source: Finology Ticker Nifty 50.

Sensex Top Gainers and Losers (21 October 2026)

The five leading Sensex gainers were the same companies that led the Nifty 50: Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, TCS and UltraTech Cement.

On the losing side, Bajaj Finance, Eternal and Trent were among the weakest Sensex constituents. Two other significant laggards were:

Sensex stock	Share price and Change
Maruti Suzuki	11,200.00 (-2.40%)
Axis Bank	1,210.00 (-2.10%)

The Sensex performance highlighted how strength in technology stocks partly balanced selling in financial services, automobiles and consumer-facing businesses.

Source: Finology Ticker BSE Sensex.

Bank Nifty Today: Why Did Banking Stocks Decline?

Bank Nifty closed at 54,976.90 on 21 October, registering a decline of 511.20 points, or 0.92%.

The index underperformed the Nifty 50 as several private sector banks declined. However, selected public sector banks and ICICI Bank recorded gains.

Bank Nifty Top Gainers (21 October 2026)

Bank	Share Price and Change
Union Bank of India	₹182.00 (+0.72%)
Punjab National Bank	₹122.50 (+0.49%)
ICICI Bank	₹1,385.00 (+0.29%)

Union Bank of India and Punjab National Bank continued to demonstrate relative strength following the previous trading session.

ICICI Bank also recorded a marginal gain despite broader weakness in banking shares.

Bank Nifty Top Losers (21 October 2026)

Bank	Share Price and Change
YES Bank	₹16.41 (-2.78%)
Axis Bank	₹1,210.00 (-2.10%)
AU Small Finance Bank	₹954.00 (-1.82%)
IDFC First Bank	₹75.06 (-1.66%)
IndusInd Bank	₹849.55 (-1.58%)

YES Bank recorded the sharpest decline among the selected banking constituents, followed by Axis Bank and AU Small Finance Bank.

The difference between public sector and private sector banking stocks remained important. Investors continued to evaluate quarterly earnings, lending margins, asset quality and the sustainability of profitability.

Source: Finology Ticker Nifty Bank

Sectoral Performance Today: IT Gains While Broader Indices Fall

The Nifty IT index was the major outperformer on 21 October, gaining 2.88%, while automobile, financial services and consumer-oriented stocks faced selling pressure.

The broader market experienced substantially larger declines than the benchmark Sensex.

Nifty Sectoral and Broader Market Indices

Index	Closing Level and Change
Nifty IT	32,422.50 (+2.88%)
Nifty Auto	25,196.65 (-1.54%)
Nifty FMCG	43,720.70 (-0.58%)
Nifty Midcap 100	57,565.85 (-1.58%)
Nifty Smallcap 100	18,487.30 (-2.37%)
Nifty Next 50	67,655.30 (-1.51%)
Nifty 500	21,837.90 (-0.92%)

Source: Closing NSE index data, 21 October 2026.

The Nifty IT index increased from 31,516.30 on 19 October to 32,422.50 on 21 October, reflecting strong demand for technology shares.

However, the Nifty Midcap 100 fell 1.58%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 declined 2.37%.

The Nifty 500, which represents a wider section of the listed equity market, also lost 0.92%.

This difference is significant because the Sensex declined only 0.19% and the Nifty 50 fell 0.34%. A relatively small benchmark decline therefore did not represent the extent of losses across the wider market.

Stock Market Breadth: Nearly 81% of NSE Stocks Declined

Market breadth was one of the clearest indicators of weakness in the Indian stock market on 21 October 2026.

According to the NSE's official market statistics at 4:00 PM IST, 2,988 stocks declined compared with only 608 advances.

NSE Market Breadth and 52-Week Statistics

Market statistic	Number of stocks
Total stocks traded	3,698
Advances	608
Declines	2,988
Unchanged	102
Stocks at 52-week highs	44
Stocks at 52-week lows	362
Stocks in upper circuits	62
Stocks in lower circuits	254

Source: NSE official market statistics, 21 October 2026, 4:00 PM IST.

Approximately 80.8% of the stocks included in NSE's market statistics declined during the session.

The number of stocks at 52-week lows was also more than eight times the number at 52-week highs. Similarly, 254 stocks were in lower circuits compared with 62 in upper circuits.

What this means for investors: The figures indicate that weakness extended across a large part of the market, even though the benchmark indices recorded comparatively modest losses. Market breadth, rather than benchmark movement alone, is therefore an important indicator to monitor for signs of stabilisation.

Stocks at 52-Week Highs and Lows on 21 October 2026

Despite the broader market decline, selected banking, telecommunications and jewellery stocks appeared on 52-week-high lists. At the same time, several established companies appeared on 52-week-low lists.

Stocks at 52-Week Highs (21 October 2026)

Stock	Share Price
PC Jeweller	₹18.51
HFCL	₹264.85
Karur Vysya Bank	₹359.75
South Indian Bank	₹54.92
Sky Gold & Diamonds	₹1,056.50

Stock	Day's High
PC Jeweller	₹19.14
HFCL	₹282.10
Karur Vysya Bank	₹390.45
South Indian Bank	₹56.21
Sky Gold & Diamonds	₹1,083.00

PC Jeweller was among the notable stocks reaching a fresh yearly high during the session. Karur Vysya Bank and South Indian Bank also featured among the selected stocks on the 52-week-high list.

Source: Finology Ticker 52-Week High.

Stocks at 52-Week Lows (21 October 2026)

Stock	Share Price
Max Healthcare	₹820.00
NTPC	₹302.85
Cochin Shipyard	₹1,166.00
YES Bank	₹16.36
Avenue Supermarts	₹3,244.00

Stock	Day's Low
Max Healthcare	₹811.50
NTPC	₹301.10
Cochin Shipyard	₹1,150.90
YES Bank	₹16.03
Avenue Supermarts	₹3,222.90

Source: Finology Ticker 52-Week Low.

These lists include companies from healthcare, power, defence-related manufacturing, banking and retail.

A stock appearing on a 52-week-low list may reflect company-specific developments, sectoral weakness or broader market conditions. However, a new yearly low alone does not establish whether a stock is undervalued.

Q2 FY27 Results and Major Stock-Specific News

Quarterly earnings announcements continued to influence stock movements on 21 October 2026. Eternal, Adani Green Energy and L&T Technology Services were among the important companies in focus.

Eternal Q2 FY27 Results: Net Profit Rises 92%

Eternal Limited, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, reported a 92.3% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 125 crore for the September 2026 quarter.

Revenue from operations grew 77.62% YoY to Rs 24,138 crore.

Financial metric	Q2 FY27 / YoY growth
Revenue from operations	Rs 24,138 crore / +77.62%
Consolidated net profit	Rs 125 crore / +92.3%

The results highlighted continued revenue growth, particularly as Eternal expanded its quick-commerce operations.

Blinkit's expansion remained a major development. During Q2 FY27, Blinkit added 308 net stores, increasing its total store count to 2,751.

The company also revised its expansion targets:

• More than 3,500 Blinkit stores by March 2027.

• Approximately 5,000 stores by March 2028.

Eternal additionally announced plans to acquire a 5.4% stake in Mygate for approximately Rs 156 crore through a share-swap arrangement.

The expansion plans indicate continued investment in quick commerce, although additional stores could require investment in infrastructure, inventory and working capital.

Investor focus: Blinkit's store-level economics, adjusted margins, expansion costs, competition and the sustainability of profitability.

Eternal shares declined 2.45% in the supplied market snapshot. However, its results were reported around market closing time, so the day's decline should not automatically be attributed to the earnings announcement.

Adani Green Energy Q2 FY27 Results: Power-Supply EBITDA Rises 51%

Adani Green Energy reported higher revenue, operating profitability and electricity sales for the September 2026 quarter, supported by renewable energy capacity additions.

Revenue from power supply increased 45% YoY to Rs 4,019 crore, while EBITDA from power supply grew 51% to Rs 3,835 crore.

Operational metric	Q2 FY27/ YoY growth
Revenue from power supply	Rs 4,019 crore / +45%
EBITDA from power supply	Rs 3,835 crore / +51%
Cash profit	Rs 1,951 crore / +45%
Energy sales	12,090 million units / +33%

The company continued expanding its renewable energy portfolio.

Its operational renewable energy capacity reached 20.8 gigawatts (GW), while cumulative installed battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity increased to 6.63 gigawatt-hours (GWh).

Two additional financial figures remained important:

• H1 FY27 capital expenditure stood at approximately Rs 17,160 crore.

• Net debt-to-run-rate EBITDA stood at 5.6 times.

The operating data demonstrates growth in electricity generation and capacity. However, continued expansion requires significant capital investment.

Investors should assess whether revenue growth and cash generation can support the company's future capital expenditure and debt obligations.

Investor focus: Renewable energy capacity additions, battery storage deployment, cash flows, leverage and the execution of expansion projects.

Note: Power-supply EBITDA and cash profit are company-defined financial measures. They should not be confused with consolidated profit after tax.

L&T Technology Services Shares Jump Over 10% After Q2 Results

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) was among the major stock-specific gainers on 21 October 2026.

The company's share price was displayed at Rs 3,982.60, up 10.33%, in a delayed market-movers snapshot.

LTTS had announced its Q2 FY27 results on 19 October.

Financial metric	Q2 FY27
Revenue	Rs 3,040.4 crore
Revenue growth YoY	+12.1%
Net profit	Rs 548.2 crore
Net profit growth YoY	+66.8%
EBIT margin	16.3%
Interim dividend	Rs 20 per share

Revenue grew 12.1% YoY, while reported net profit increased 66.8%.

However, the reported profit included a one-time gain of Rs 165 crore from the divestment of its Smart World and Communication (SWC) business.

This distinction matters because the exceptional gain contributed to the reported profit increase but does not represent recurring earnings from the company's core operations.

LTTS also disclosed large-deal wins exceeding $200 million in total contract value, including substantial AI-related contracts.

The company's share-price increase reflected a positive market reaction to its results, margin performance and deal announcements.

Investor focus: Revenue growth excluding divested operations, recurring profitability, EBIT margin sustainability and the conversion of large orders into revenue.

Other Stocks in Focus on 21 October

Apart from the major earnings announcements, several companies witnessed significant stock-specific developments.

Company	Major development
Piramal Finance	Shares gained approximately 3.5% following reported Q2 profit growth of 67%.
Waaree Renewable Technologies	Shares declined around 10% after reported quarterly profit fell 30%.
Just Dial	Shares gained approximately 5% despite a decline in reported quarterly net profit.
Infosys	Announced an expanded collaboration with Truist, supporting attention towards the stock.
Transrail Lighting	Announced new orders worth Rs 927 crore, primarily in power transmission and distribution.

Transrail Lighting's latest orders were especially relevant to its infrastructure business. Its new contracts included domestic transmission-line projects and conductor supply orders.

These developments show how corporate earnings, fresh orders, partnerships and company-specific announcements affected stocks differently during the same trading session.

IPO News Today: Jio Platforms and Paras Healthcare Open for Subscription

The IPO market remained active on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, as Jio Platforms and Paras Healthcare opened their public issues.

Jio Platforms attracted strong demand from qualified institutional buyers (QIBs), while Paras Healthcare received a more subdued response during its first day of bidding.

IPO Subscription Status on 21 October 2026

Jio Platforms IPO

Investor category	Jio Platforms IPO
QIB	8.97x
NII	1.51x
Retail	0.66x
Overall	2.97x

Paras Healthcare IPO

Investor category	Paras Healthcare IPO
QIB	0.00x
NII	0.08x
Retail	0.71x
Overall	0.15x

The difference in subscription levels was substantial.

Jio Platforms' overall subscription reached 2.97 times, primarily supported by institutional investors. Paras Healthcare's retail portion recorded higher demand than its other investor categories, although its overall subscription remained below one time.

Jio Platforms IPO: Subscription Reaches 2.97 Times

Jio Platforms, the digital and telecommunications subsidiary of Reliance Industries, launched its Rs 30,213 crore IPO on 21 October 2026.

The issue consists entirely of fresh equity shares, with no offer for sale (OFS).

Jio Platforms IPO Details

IPO particular	Details
Total issue size	Rs 30,213 crore
Price band	Rs 1,065 to Rs 1,119
Issue structure	Fresh issue of 27 crore shares
Lot size	12 shares
Minimum retail investment	Rs 13,428
IPO opening date	21 October 2026
IPO closing date	23 October 2026
Tentative allotment date	26 October 2026
Expected listing date	28 October 2026

The IPO was fully subscribed during its opening hours, supported by institutional participation.

According to the latest supplied subscription snapshot at 4:33 PM IST, the issue had received bids worth approximately Rs 65,588 crore.

The reported bid value should be compared with the approximately Rs 22,103 crore of shares available across the relevant public and reserved subscription portions, excluding the anchor allocation.

It should not be divided by the full Rs 30,213 crore issue size to calculate the 2.97-times subscription figure.

Qualified institutional buyers subscribed 8.97 times their allocated portion, while retail demand reached 0.66 times.

The company plans to use up to Rs 27,500 crore of IPO proceeds towards repayment of borrowings at Reliance Jio Infocomm. The remaining proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, subject to issue expenses and the final allocation.

For investors assessing the Jio Platforms IPO, the important factors include demand across investor categories, debt reduction, business profitability and valuation.

The strength of institutional subscriptions indicates substantial demand, but subscription levels alone do not guarantee listing gains.

Also Read Jio Platforms IPO Analysis in Detail.

Paras Healthcare IPO: Retail Investors Lead First-Day Demand

Paras Healthcare's Rs 1,450 crore IPO also opened for subscription on 21 October 2026.

The hospital operator's issue comprises a fresh issue of Rs 500 crore and an offer for sale worth Rs 950 crore.

Paras Healthcare IPO Details

IPO particular	Details
Total issue size	Rs 1,450 crore
Fresh issue	Rs 500 crore
Offer for Sale	Rs 950 crore
Price band	Rs 660 to Rs 693
Lot size	21 shares
Minimum retail investment	Rs 14,553
IPO opening date	21 October 2026
IPO closing date	23 October 2026
Tentative allotment date	26 October 2026
Expected listing date	28 October 2026

At the latest supplied snapshot around 4:36 PM IST, Paras Healthcare had received bids for approximately 0.15 times the shares available for subscription.

Retail investors led the bidding, with their category subscribed 0.71 times. Non-institutional investors subscribed 0.08 times, while qualified institutional investor subscription stood at 0.00 times at that snapshot.

The difference between retail and institutional demand indicates that the IPO had not yet attracted broad participation across investor categories.

Paras Healthcare intends to use fresh issue proceeds primarily for debt repayment and general corporate purposes.

Investor focus: Subscription trends over the remaining two days, debt repayment, hospital occupancy, operating margins and business profitability.

The issue is scheduled to close on 23 October, making subsequent subscription figures important to monitor.

Also Read Paras Healthcare IPO Analysis in Detail.

HD Fire Protect IPO Listing: Shares Open at 23% Premium

HD Fire Protect made its stock market debut on 21 October 2026.

The company's shares listed at approximately Rs 334 to Rs 335, compared with the IPO issue price of Rs 271.

Listing metric	Share price
IPO issue price	Rs 271.00
BSE listing price	Rs 334.40
NSE listing price	Rs 335.00
First-day closing price	Rs 302.40

The BSE listing price represented a premium of approximately 23.4% over the issue price.

However, the stock subsequently declined from its opening level and ended the trading session at Rs 302.40.

Although the closing price remained above the IPO issue price, the decline from the listing price illustrates why IPO performance should be assessed using both the opening and closing prices.

A strong listing premium does not necessarily mean a stock will sustain those gains throughout its first trading session.

Other IPO Allotment Updates

Allotment-related activities were also scheduled for 21 October 2026 for the following companies:

• Tonbo Imaging

• Bonfiglioli Transmissions

• Sahajanand Medical Technologies

• Zetwerk Manufacturing Business

Final allotment confirmation for these IPOs was not independently verified in the supplied data.

Investors should refer to the relevant registrar or exchange for confirmed allotment information.

What Should Stock Market Investors Watch Next?

Following the decline on 21 October, investors should assess whether the weakness remains concentrated in certain sectors or spreads further across the broader market.

Several developments are important for the next trading sessions.

Area	What investors should track
Nifty 50	Whether the index remains above 22,800 and can recover from the latest decline.
Bank Nifty	Private bank performance, lending margins, asset quality and the remaining Q2 FY27 results.
IT stocks	Whether Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and TCS sustain their relative strength.
Mid-cap and small-cap stocks	Whether market breadth improves after widespread selling.
Eternal	Blinkit store expansion, profitability, working-capital requirements and competition.
LTTS	Recurring profit growth after excluding the impact of exceptional gains, and large-deal execution.
Adani Green Energy	Renewable energy expansion, capital expenditure, leverage and cash generation.
Jio Platforms IPO	Second-day subscriptions, particularly retail demand and institutional participation.
Paras Healthcare IPO	Changes in institutional, non-institutional and retail subscriptions.
Institutional flows	Official FII and DII cash-market activity for 21 October.
Global markets	Crude oil prices, bond yields, geopolitical developments and their potential impact on Indian equities.

The Nifty 50 closing level of 22,811.35 places the index close to the 22,800 mark. Investors can monitor this level alongside price movements and market breadth, rather than treating it as a confirmed technical support level.

The sharp fall in mid-cap and small-cap indices also makes broader market participation important.

Meanwhile, quarterly earnings remain a significant stock-specific influence. Companies reporting higher profits may still experience share-price declines if investors remain concerned about margins, valuations or future growth.

Conclusion

The Indian stock market ended lower on 21 October 2026, with the Sensex declining 143.21 points to 73,709.69 and the Nifty 50 falling 77.60 points to 22,811.35.

The session was characterised by strength in IT stocks, continued selling in banking and financial shares, and significantly weaker performance across the broader market.

Official NSE data showed 2,988 declining stocks against 608 advances, highlighting the extent of the selling pressure.

In corporate developments, Eternal's 92.3% profit growth, Adani Green Energy's 51% growth in power-supply EBITDA and the sharp rise in LTTS shares attracted attention.

The IPO market also remained active, with Jio Platforms recording 2.97 times provisional subscription and Paras Healthcare receiving 0.15 times subscription in the supplied late-afternoon snapshots.

For investors, the key developments to monitor are market breadth, institutional flows, crude oil prices, quarterly earnings and whether the banking sector and broader indices begin to stabilise.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why did the Indian stock market fall on 21 October 2026?

The Indian stock market declined on 21 October 2026 due to elevated crude oil prices, profit-booking and selling pressure in banking, financial and automobile stocks. The Sensex fell 143.21 points and the Nifty 50 declined 77.60 points. Although IT stocks gained, broader market weakness continued, with 2,988 NSE-traded stocks declining.

2. What were the Sensex, Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty closing levels on 21 October 2026?

On 21 October 2026, the BSE Sensex closed at 73,709.69, down 0.19%. The Nifty 50 settled at 22,811.35, declining 0.34%, while Bank Nifty closed at 54,976.90, falling 0.92%.

3. Which stocks were the top Nifty 50 gainers and losers today?

Infosys was the leading Nifty 50 gainer on 21 October 2026, rising 3.30% to Rs 1,168. Other major gainers included HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, TCS and UltraTech Cement. Bajaj Finance was the biggest loser in the supplied snapshot, declining 3.27% to Rs 926, followed by BSE, Eternal, Eicher Motors and Trent.

4. What was the Jio Platforms IPO subscription status on 21 October 2026?

The Jio Platforms IPO was subscribed 2.97 times overall at the latest supplied provisional snapshot around 4:33 PM IST on 21 October 2026. The QIB category was subscribed 8.97 times, the NII category 1.51 times and the retail category 0.66 times. The Rs 30,213 crore IPO is scheduled to close on 23 October 2026.