Market on 2026-10-08
Nifty 500 lost 2.0% today, with 0 of 98 indices up, Nifty Metal lagged.
Market condition: Weak (9/100).
- The market: Nifty 500 TRI fell today (−2.0%). 0 of 98 equity indices were up and 98 down.
- Broad selling: Only 0% of indices rose today; weakness was widespread.
- Flight to size: Nifty 50 (−1.6%) held up better than smallcaps (−2.4%) today: money preferred large, liquid names.
- Defensives led: Defensive sectors (FMCG, pharma, low volatility) beat cyclicals by 0.4 points today: a cautious tilt.
- Where money went: Strongest: Nifty IT (−0.1%), BSE PSU Bank (−0.9%), Nifty Private Bank (−0.9%). Weakest: Nifty Metal (−3.5%), BSE Power (−3.5%), Nifty India Tourism (−3.4%).
- Asset classes: Against cash, USD/INR did best (+0.4%) and Equity worst (−2.0%). Gold and silver beat equity: a sign of defensive demand.
- 52-week highs and lows: 0 indices at a 52-week high and 17 at a 52-week low on the day.
- ETF activity: ETF trading value was 1.1× its 20-day average. Unusually busy: International (1.6×, price −4.7%).
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