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Rudransh Sangwan
Published at: October 16, 2026, 6:45 AM
Synopsis
NSE indices on October 16, 2026: Nifty IT rises 3.12%, Nifty 50 gains 0.49%, while Nifty FMCG, Capital Market and Bank indices decline.
Indian stock market indices were trading mixed on October 16, 2026, at 12:12 PM IST. The Nifty 50 rose 0.49% to 23,110.45, while sectoral indices such as Nifty IT, Nifty Media and Nifty Metal recorded stronger gains.
The Nifty IT index led the advances, rising 3.12% to 31,678.45. In contrast, Nifty Capital Market, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Midcap Liquid 15 were among the biggest laggards.
| Index | Current level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty IT | 31,678.45 | +3.12% |
| Nifty Growth Sectors 15 | 10,977.00 | +1.59% |
| Nifty Media | 1,641.00 | +1.47% |
| Nifty Services Sector | 30,399.00 | +1.34% |
| Nifty Metal | 12,157.35 | +1.16% |
| Nifty Auto | 25,771.00 | +0.76% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,110.45 | +0.49% |
| Index | Current level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty Capital Market | 5,246.00 | -1.01% |
| Nifty FMCG | 44,414.15 | -0.84% |
| Nifty Midcap Liquid 15 | 16,023.00 | -0.81% |
| Nifty Pharma | 25,797.00 | -0.08% |
| Nifty Realty | 828.05 | -0.08% |
| Nifty Financial Services | 25,345.00 | -0.08% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,682.40 | -0.23% |
The Nifty 50 gained 113.11 points, or 0.49%, to reach 23,110.45. The broader Nifty 100 also rose 0.49% to 24,103.50, while the Nifty Next 50 advanced 0.47% to 68,996.55.
The Nifty Bank slipped 0.23% to 55,682.40, and Nifty Private Bank also fell 0.23% to 27,615.00. Nifty Financial Services declined 0.08%.
The session showed strength in IT, media, metals and auto stocks, while FMCG, capital market and banking indices faced pressure. However, the mixed performance across sectors indicates that gains were not spread evenly across the market.
Market data is as of 12:12 PM IST on October 16, 2026, based on the figures provided. Index movements can change during the trading session. This article is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice.
The Nifty 50 rose 0.49% to 23,110.45 as of 12:12 PM IST on October 16, 2026, according to the supplied market data.
The Nifty IT index was the top gainer among the listed indices, rising 3.12% to 31,678.45.
Nifty Capital Market, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Midcap Liquid 15 and Nifty Bank were among the declining indices in the supplied data.
The Nifty IT index gained 3.12% during the reported session. The supplied data does not establish a specific reason for the rise.
The Nifty Bank index fell 0.23% to 55,682.40 as of 12:12 PM IST on October 16, 2026.
IT, media, metals and auto were among the stronger sectors. The Nifty IT index rose 3.12%, Nifty Media gained 1.47%, Nifty Metal advanced 1.16% and Nifty Auto increased 0.76%.
Nifty Capital Market was the biggest laggard among the listed indices, declining 1.01%, followed by Nifty FMCG, which fell 0.84%.
The Nifty 100 rose 0.49% to 24,103.50, according to the supplied market data.
The market showed uneven sectoral performance, with IT, media and metal indices gaining while banking, FMCG and capital market indices declined. The supplied figures do not identify a single cause for these movements.
Investors can track Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty movements, sectoral performance, company announcements, global market cues and trading volumes. Intraday index levels can change, and market movements do not guarantee future returns.
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