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Stock Market LIVE: Sensex rises 400 pts at pre-open, Nifty tops 22,700; Asia markets advance

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Friday: At pre-open, the Nifty50 and the Sensex rose. Asian markets were trading lower in early deals

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex rises 400 pts at pre-open, Nifty tops 22,700; Asia markets advance
Updated On : 23 Oct 2026 | 9:11 AM IST

Nifty set to log 3rd longest technical correction; shallowest in history

The Nifty on Friday is set to register its longest time-wise technical correction (trading below long-term average) since Jan 2012, totalling 160 days. Index is below its 200-DMA since Feb 27, 2026.

Nifty set to log 3rd longest technical correction; shallowest in history
Updated On : 23 Oct 2026 | 8:37 AM IST

Stocks to watch: eMudhra, Infosys, Swiggy, HPCL, Havells, Sun Pharma, JSL

Stocks to watch today: eMudhra, Infosys, Swiggy, HPCL, Havells, Sun Pharma, Jindal Stainless, Rallis India, Infosys, JSW Steel, Tech Mahindra, among others, will be in focus today.

Stocks to watch: eMudhra, Infosys, Swiggy, HPCL, Havells, Sun Pharma, JSL
Updated On : 23 Oct 2026 | 8:13 AM IST

Asian shares slip as tech rout boosts bonds, dents rate hike bets

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares excluding Japan fell 0.3% on Friday, bringing its weekly loss to 2.7% and marking a fourth straight week in the red

Asian shares slip as tech rout boosts bonds, dents rate hike bets
Updated On : 23 Oct 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

Eternal eyes faster Blinkit expansion as margins and order values grow

Eternal plans to accelerate Blinkit's store rollout to 3,500 outlets by FY27-end, backed by strong order growth, while stable food delivery margins and AI bets shape its outlook.

Eternal eyes faster Blinkit expansion as margins and order values grow
Updated On : 23 Oct 2026 | 7:25 AM IST

Amid ₹48,000 crore FPI retreat, technology stocks are lone bright spot

Only five sectors attract fresh money; IT leads with ₹2,599 crore

Amid ₹48,000 crore FPI retreat, technology stocks are lone bright spot
Updated On : 23 Oct 2026 | 6:42 AM IST

Sebi warns investors against fraudulent WhatsApp stock tip groups

The market regulator warned that unregistered entities use invitation-only WhatsApp groups, fabricated profit testimonials and overseas numbers to lure unsuspecting investors

Sebi warns investors against fraudulent WhatsApp stock tip groups
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

Jio Platforms IPO subscribed 5.57x on day 2; QIBs led with 13.29x bids

Qualified institutional buyers bid 13.29 times the quota reserved for them, while retail investors subscribed 1.54 times

Jio Platforms IPO subscribed 5.57x on day 2; QIBs led with 13.29x bids
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 10:48 PM IST

L&T Technology Services eyes stronger H2FY27 growth after Q2 earnings beat

L&T Technology Services expects stronger growth in the second half of FY27, supported by large-deal ramp-ups, AI-led projects and operational efficiencies after a Q2 earnings beat

L&T Technology Services eyes stronger H2FY27 growth after Q2 earnings beat
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Oil price surge keeps Nifty in red, Sensex sheds 460 points on Thursday

Nifty fell 0.54 per cent to 22,687.65 as Brent crude climbed above $112 a barrel, with oil-sensitive stocks dragging markets lower amid renewed tensions in West Asia.

Oil price surge keeps Nifty in red, Sensex sheds 460 points on Thursday
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 8:33 PM IST

Sebi allows margin relief on subsequent trades against early pay-in

Sebi has allowed margin relief on subsequent cash-market trades against accepted early pay-in of securities, easing margin requirements for clients with net sell obligations.

Sebi allows margin relief on subsequent trades against early pay-in
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 6:57 PM IST

SIP vs Lumpsum: What should investors do in the current sideways market?

A lump sum has usually beaten staggered investing, but distributors say a sideways market favours spreading it out. A Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) is the middle path

SIP vs Lumpsum: What should investors do in the current sideways market?
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 6:17 PM IST

Sun Pharma accepts bids worth ₹7,816 crore for two five-year bonds

Sun Pharma has accepted bids worth ₹7,816 crore for two bond tranches maturing in five years and one day, offering annual coupons of 8.05% and 8.20%, merchant bankers said.

Sun Pharma accepts bids worth ₹7,816 crore for two five-year bonds
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

Nippon Life India AMC gets Sebi nod to settle Yes Bank AT-1 bond case

Nippon Life India AMC received in-principle regulatory approval to settle the Yes Bank AT-1 bond case after paying ₹96.76 crore, while its September-quarter net profit fell nearly 6%.

Nippon Life India AMC gets Sebi nod to settle Yes Bank AT-1 bond case
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 4:41 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 460 pts, Nifty ends at 22,688; RIL, Eternal, HDFC Bank top losers

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 and the Nifty SmallCap 100 fell 0.87 per cent and 1.17 per cent, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 460 pts, Nifty ends at 22,688; RIL, Eternal, HDFC Bank top losers
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 3:49 PM IST

eMudhra share price hits second straight 20% lower circuit; at 52-week low

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has formed a special team to investigate the leak of private keys associated with web security certificates issued by eMudhra.

eMudhra share price hits second straight 20% lower circuit; at 52-week low
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

HDFC Bank stock dips 2% on huge volume; trades lower for third straight day

According to reports, HDFC Bank initiated an internal review into the alleged sharing of confidential information with outsiders by two senior executives.

HDFC Bank stock dips 2% on huge volume; trades lower for third straight day
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

Infosys Q2 results preview: Analysts see PAT rising 10%; guidance in focus

Infosys Q2 results preview: Brokerages said that the Street will watch for a possible revision in FY27 revenue growth guidance.

Infosys Q2 results preview: Analysts see PAT rising 10%; guidance in focus
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

JSW Steel Q2 results preview: Adj. PAT could grow 60-110% YoY, say analysts

Elara Capital said that steel demand remained resilient, supported by channel restocking ahead of expected price hikes.

JSW Steel Q2 results preview: Adj. PAT could grow 60-110% YoY, say analysts
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

Silver ETFs dip nearly 3% as rate hike fears overshadow safe-haven appeal

HDFC Silver ETF was down 2.7 per cent, Tata Silver ETF, SBI Silver ETF, Kotak Silver ETF, UTI Silver ETF, Axis Silver ETF, Mirae Asset Silver ETF, and DSP Silver ETF were down over 2 per cent.

Silver ETFs dip nearly 3% as rate hike fears overshadow safe-haven appeal
Updated On : 22 Oct 2026 | 2:30 PM IST