NSE Market Pulse — Friday, 23 October 2026: Gainers, losers, sectors
Friday, 23 October 2026: top gainers ONWARDTEC, COMFINTE, TAMBOLIIN. Sector rotation, FII/DII, commodities — live tape from QUANTSCASE.
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Today’s top gainers
| Stock | Sector | Close | 1D |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONWARDTEC Onward Technologies Limited | Technology | ₹427.4 | +19.99% |
| COMFINTE Comfort Intech Limited | Industrials | ₹7.7 | +19.81% |
| TAMBOLIIN Tamboli Industries Limited | Industrials | ₹361.9 | +18.97% |
| VAKRANGEE Vakrangee Limited | Technology | ₹6 | +18.90% |
| HBLENGINE HBL Engineering Limited | Industrials | ₹833.2 | +17.27% |
| SHREERAMA Shree Rama Multi-Tech Limited | Consumer Cyclical | ₹58.5 | +15.33% |
| EUROPRATIK Euro Pratik Sales Limited | Basic Materials | ₹183.4 | +13.80% |
| OSWALAGRO Oswal Agro Mills Limited | Real Estate | ₹36.7 | +13.43% |
| PCJEWELLER PC Jeweller Limited | Consumer Cyclical | ₹16.3 | +12.66% |
| IGCL Indogulf Cropsciences Limited | Basic Materials | ₹61 | +12.29% |
| LEXUS Lexus Granito (India) Limited | Industrials | ₹10.8 | +12.22% |
| KANANIIND Kanani Industries Limited | Consumer Cyclical | ₹1.5 | +12.12% |
Today’s top losers
| Stock | Sector | Close | 1D |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCCLLTD OCCL Limited | Basic Materials | ₹195 | -13.76% |
| CYIENTDLM Cyient DLM Limited | Industrials | ₹897.3 | -12.90% |
| VIVIANA Viviana Power Tech Limited | Industrials | ₹796.1 | -11.87% |
| SEJALLTD Sejal Glass Limited | Industrials | ₹870.4 | -9.92% |
| ORCHASP Orchasp Limited | Technology | ₹1.1 | -8.87% |
| RRKABEL R R Kabel Limited | Industrials | ₹2,388 | -8.29% |
| CHEMBONDCH Chembond Chemicals Limited | Basic Materials | ₹234.4 | -7.58% |
| KRN KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Limited | Technology | ₹1,139.6 | -7.44% |
| RACE Race Eco Chain Limited | Industrials | ₹119 | -7.31% |
| HINDCOMPOS Hindustan Composites Limited | Consumer Cyclical | ₹443.3 | -7.31% |
| CCL CCL Products (India) Limited | Consumer Defensive | ₹1,008.3 | -7.10% |
| BSHSL Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Limited | Basic Materials | ₹95 | -6.69% |
FII / DII cash flows
| Date | FII net | DII net |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | +₹888 Cr | +₹3235 Cr |
| 22 Oct 2026 | ₹-3459 Cr | +₹2891 Cr |
| 21 Oct 2026 | +₹1022 Cr | +₹1614 Cr |
| 19 Oct 2026 | ₹-1149 Cr | +₹3201 Cr |
| 16 Oct 2026 | +₹1166 Cr | ₹-3661 Cr |
| 15 Oct 2026 | ₹-5285 Cr | +₹3319 Cr |
| 14 Oct 2026 | ₹-1857 Cr | +₹2670 Cr |
🤖 AI Market Analysis
Indian equities ended the week on a soft note, with the NIFTY 50 down 1.73% and the Sensex off 1.60%, extending the one-month decline to -3.12% and -1.89% respectively. The underperformance versus global peers is notable: the S&P 500 was nearly flat (-0.05%) and the Dow actually gained 0.76%, while the NIFTY lagged. The broader emerging market picture was weak too — EM ETFs fell 1.42% to 2.15% — but Asia was mixed, with Jakarta surging 4.90% even as Hang Seng (-4.03%) and KOSPI (-0.37%) struggled. The VIX rose 22.85% over the month, signalling rising risk aversion that typically weighs on high-beta Indian mid and small caps more than large caps.
Sector rotation this week was dominated by Real Estate, which posted gains of 9-12.5% across multiple listings, alongside Technology at +9.11% (1M +8.17%). The real estate move looks like a sharp bounce after a brutal three-month stretch (-11% to -16%), so it may be tactical rather than a trend reversal. The standout anomaly is Grocery Stores (Consumer Defensive), up an extraordinary 72.73% in a week — a move that likely reflects stock-specific or low-liquidity distortions rather than a sector-wide re-rating. Regulated Water Utilities (+36.24%) also spiked. Defensive consumption and utilities leadership, alongside a VIX at elevated levels, suggests investors are rotating toward safety.
Commodities were broadly weak, which has mixed implications for NSE sectors. Gold fell 3.94% and silver 4.73%, while platinum (-3.25%) and palladium (-5.24%) extended losses — negative for metals exporters but easing input costs for jewellery and auto. Brent rose 1.47% and WTI 0.75% (1M +4.58% and +7.99%), a headwind for oil-marketing and paint companies. Industrial metals were soft, with copper down 0.40%. On currency, USD/INR rose 0.43% this week (1M -0.85%), a mild rupee drag that supports IT exporters but pressures import-heavy sectors. The dollar index was flat, while USD/JPY fell 0.83%.
Next week, watch whether the rupee stabilises and whether crude's monthly climb continues, as both feed directly into inflation expectations and rate-sensitive sectors. The real estate bounce needs follow-through to be credible, and the defensive tilt in grocery and utilities may persist if volatility stays elevated. With Indian indices lagging global peers and the VIX trending higher, investors should watch for breadth deterioration and treat sharp single-week sector spikes with caution.
📈 Indian Equity Indexes
Market-cap weighted returns across major NSE/BSE benchmarks.
| Index | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACWI | -0.39% | -1.85% | +1.62% | +4.41% | +12.99% |
| AEX | -1.19% | +2.03% | +3.37% | +13.25% | +15.87% |
| Argentina | +0.58% | -5.94% | -10.97% | -2.36% | +58.05% |
| ASX 200 | -0.13% | +1.07% | -1.71% | +1.25% | -2.88% |
| Brazil | -0.42% | +10.09% | +17.54% | +7.25% | +42.66% |
| CAC 40 | -2.44% | -3.95% | -8.23% | -3.84% | -5.53% |
| Chile | +2.18% | +1.07% | -4.56% | -1.17% | -7.98% |
| CSI 300 | -5.23% | -9.95% | -6.05% | -6.07% | +11.75% |
| DAX | -1.99% | -0.61% | -1.38% | +4.83% | +3.60% |
| Developed | -0.65% | -2.83% | -1.37% | +1.32% | +13.72% |
| Dow Jones | +0.76% | +2.04% | +0.36% | +6.43% | +12.46% |
| EAFE | -0.90% | -1.80% | -1.25% | +0.83% | +8.64% |
| EM ETF | -1.42% | -7.87% | -2.61% | -2.79% | +14.19% |
| EM ETF2 | -2.15% | -5.15% | -2.48% | -3.79% | +4.17% |
| Euro Stoxx 50 | -2.49% | -3.55% | -3.81% | +3.23% | +6.38% |
| FTSE 100 | -2.06% | -0.21% | -1.15% | +3.26% | +10.49% |
| FTSE MIB | -3.04% | -6.21% | -6.49% | +1.14% | +13.78% |
| Hang Seng | -4.03% | -7.95% | -7.49% | -11.73% | -9.23% |
| HSCE | -4.28% | -7.25% | -6.22% | -11.88% | -14.57% |
| IBEX 35 | -2.08% | -3.32% | -4.07% | +7.26% | +17.64% |
| Israel | -1.38% | -3.31% | -1.14% | -5.37% | +25.93% |
| Jakarta | +4.90% | -13.64% | -12.22% | -28.75% | -33.18% |
| KOSPI | -0.37% | -17.60% | -15.08% | -9.15% | +53.26% |
| Malaysia | +0.24% | -3.63% | -6.01% | -5.33% | +0.01% |
| Mexico | +1.15% | +8.49% | +3.82% | +3.65% | +13.73% |
| NASDAQ | -0.26% | -3.22% | +4.57% | +4.97% | +14.65% |
| NIFTY 50 | -1.73% | -3.12% | -5.32% | -7.29% | -10.12% |
| Nikkei 225 | -2.36% | -1.92% | -1.92% | +8.21% | +31.19% |
| Russell 2000 | +1.86% | -2.24% | -5.97% | -0.53% | +13.08% |
| S&P 500 | -0.05% | -0.63% | +3.27% | +6.84% | +14.27% |
| Sensex | -1.60% | -1.89% | -4.28% | -6.87% | -10.86% |
| Shanghai | -0.69% | -5.17% | -2.79% | -9.00% | -6.19% |
| Shenzhen | -1.09% | -13.24% | -14.23% | -21.10% | -14.95% |
| Singapore | +0.12% | -4.60% | -3.52% | +10.14% | +22.78% |
| SMI | +0.50% | +4.01% | -0.74% | +9.86% | +14.58% |
| South Africa | -4.07% | -4.98% | -0.15% | -8.60% | +3.33% |
| Taiwan | -1.98% | -2.41% | +2.71% | +22.43% | +69.20% |
| Thailand | -3.02% | +0.39% | +5.97% | +27.09% | +41.50% |
| Turkey | -5.16% | -13.74% | -18.78% | -22.67% | +6.21% |
| VIX | -3.70% | +22.85% | +5.71% | +7.96% | +17.59% |
| World | -0.38% | -1.78% | +1.15% | +3.91% | +12.80% |
🏭 NSE Sector Performance
All sectors ranked by 1-week return (market-cap weighted). Green = gains, Red = losses.
| Sector | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | +12.51% | +2.95% | -13.10% | -15.83% | -1.55% |
| Real Estate | +11.89% | +1.17% | -16.35% | -17.31% | -4.98% |
| Real Estate | +9.81% | +6.07% | -11.79% | -17.36% | -3.69% |
| Technology | +9.11% | +8.17% | +8.08% | +5.08% | -5.16% |
| Real Estate | +9.05% | +5.80% | +19.51% | -4.88% | -15.35% |
| Financial Services | +8.98% | +0.98% | -3.75% | -0.09% | +18.59% |
| Consumer Cyclical | +8.97% | +3.71% | -4.66% | -4.02% | +24.96% |
| Industrials | +8.91% | +3.17% | +3.73% | +1.20% | +30.69% |
| Utilities | +8.76% | +9.36% | +11.03% | +4.39% | +17.99% |
| Communication Services | +7.96% | +5.44% | -3.91% | -6.17% | +11.50% |
| Technology | +7.89% | +2.89% | -18.05% | -15.00% | -2.91% |
| Financial Services | +7.87% | +0.05% | -5.66% | -1.36% | +15.52% |
| Real Estate | +7.84% | -6.26% | -22.71% | -21.12% | -8.56% |
| Utilities | +7.83% | +8.40% | +12.48% | +4.75% | +17.15% |
| Industrials | +7.70% | +8.02% | +24.97% | +20.31% | +22.39% |
| Basic Materials | +7.59% | +3.49% | +2.36% | +6.13% | +31.25% |
| Utilities | +7.20% | +15.85% | +24.88% | +10.99% | +18.35% |
| Industrials | +7.03% | +6.75% | +5.14% | +1.05% | +27.04% |
| Utilities | +6.99% | +15.61% | +24.43% | +10.46% | +20.71% |
| Real Estate | +6.85% | +13.60% | +21.34% | +1.01% | -7.94% |
| Consumer Cyclical | +6.81% | +1.79% | -7.80% | -6.07% | +22.04% |
| Financial Services | +6.77% | +4.11% | +7.32% | -1.54% | +5.61% |
| Consumer Defensive | +6.71% | +10.71% | +3.49% | -5.17% | -1.40% |
| Utilities | +6.64% | +3.52% | +27.97% | +28.79% | +36.00% |
| Technology | +6.55% | +4.80% | -15.33% | -13.95% | -3.34% |
| Real Estate | +6.32% | -7.61% | -24.11% | -21.86% | -15.10% |
| Industrials | +6.28% | +14.14% | +16.58% | +6.61% | +26.03% |
| Real Estate | +6.25% | +4.96% | +15.67% | -4.62% | -16.74% |
| Technology | +6.23% | +11.64% | +5.86% | -7.32% | -7.19% |
| Technology | +6.13% | +5.69% | +8.44% | -12.01% | -9.40% |
🔬 Top 10 Sub-Sectors This Week
Best performing industry groups within sectors by 1-week return.
| Sub-Sector / Industry | Sector | 1W | 1M | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery Stores | Consumer Defensive | +72.73% | +68.99% | +61.97% |
| Grocery Stores | Consumer Defensive | +68.79% | +63.72% | +66.17% |
| Grocery Stores | Consumer Defensive | +67.42% | +63.26% | +69.68% |
| Utilities - Regulated Water | Utilities | +36.24% | +21.13% | +20.76% |
| Grocery Stores | Consumer Defensive | +27.79% | -6.79% | -15.09% |
| Grocery Stores | Consumer Defensive | +24.96% | +4.12% | -5.26% |
| Utilities - Regulated Water | Utilities | +23.00% | +36.69% | +35.18% |
| Grocery Stores | Consumer Defensive | +22.41% | +12.73% | -6.90% |
| Computer Hardware | Technology | +20.58% | +17.60% | +40.85% |
| Rental & Leasing Services | Industrials | +20.06% | +7.92% | -28.67% |
🛢️ Commodities
Commodity returns — Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Natural Gas and more. Prices in INR/USD.
| Commodity | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Crude | +1.47% | +4.58% | +26.17% | +5.84% | +78.11% |
| Cocoa | -0.67% | +0.30% | +9.94% | +67.42% | -10.97% |
| Coffee | +1.39% | +12.53% | -4.53% | +0.02% | -26.38% |
| Copper | -0.40% | -3.18% | +2.62% | +7.99% | +31.12% |
| Corn | -3.90% | -13.60% | +0.89% | +0.16% | +7.74% |
| Cotton | +0.47% | +1.09% | +1.31% | +4.39% | +26.11% |
| Crude Oil WTI | +0.75% | +7.99% | +23.68% | +8.23% | +74.65% |
| Gasoline | -3.16% | -12.11% | -5.84% | -9.52% | +67.99% |
| Gold | -3.94% | -6.55% | -1.49% | -15.28% | -1.21% |
| Heating Oil | -2.77% | +0.70% | +15.85% | +22.53% | +111.74% |
| Natural Gas | -2.50% | -7.86% | +9.79% | +20.41% | -11.94% |
| Palladium | -5.24% | -16.94% | -18.19% | -29.74% | -26.72% |
| Platinum | -3.25% | -10.21% | -3.09% | -22.06% | +2.25% |
| Silver | -4.73% | -14.43% | -7.14% | -28.91% | +14.41% |
| Soybeans | +0.56% | -3.74% | +4.94% | +8.98% | +22.57% |
| Sugar | -3.07% | +14.96% | +38.61% | +45.08% | +33.84% |
| Wheat | -5.37% | -11.60% | -5.30% | +2.75% | +24.07% |
💱 Currency Pairs
Key currency pairs and how they shifted this week.
| Currency Pair | 1W | 1M | 3M |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | +1.71% | +0.04% | +0.71% |
| EUR/USD | -0.11% | -1.59% | -1.48% |
| GBP/USD | +0.77% | +1.01% | +0.64% |
| US Dollar Index | -0.10% | +0.45% | +0.23% |
| USD/BRL | -1.13% | -2.43% | -1.64% |
| USD/CAD | -1.46% | -0.84% | -0.97% |
| USD/CHF | -0.34% | -0.01% | +0.69% |
| USD/CNY | -0.32% | -0.62% | -1.42% |
| USD/IDR | -0.36% | +0.67% | -0.54% |
| USD/INR | +0.43% | -0.85% | -0.88% |
| USD/JPY | -0.83% | -0.91% | -4.24% |
| USD/KRW | -1.23% | -2.79% | -9.56% |
| USD/MXN | +1.18% | +6.38% | +6.98% |
| USD/TRY | +0.42% | +1.81% | +5.02% |
| USD/ZAR | +0.51% | +1.37% | -1.11% |
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