Market on 2026-10-21
Nifty 500 lost 0.6% today, with 9 of 88 indices up; Nifty IT led, Nifty India Defence lagged.
Market condition: Weak (3/100).
- The market: Nifty 500 TRI fell today (−0.6%). 9 of 88 equity indices were up and 78 down.
- Broad selling: Only 10% of indices rose today; weakness was widespread.
- Flight to size: Nifty 50 (−0.3%) held up better than smallcaps (−2.2%) today: money preferred large, liquid names.
- Defensives led: Defensive sectors (FMCG, pharma, low volatility) beat cyclicals by 1.0 points today: a cautious tilt.
- Where money went: Strongest: Nifty IT (+2.9%), Nifty 50 Shariah (+0.8%), Nifty Growth Sectors 15 (+0.6%). Weakest: Nifty India Defence (−2.5%), Nifty 500 Momentum 50 (−2.5%), Nifty 200 Momentum 30 (−2.5%).
- Asset classes: Against cash, Bonds did best (−0.2%) and Commodities worst (−1.1%).
- 52-week highs and lows: 0 indices at a 52-week high and 2 at a 52-week low on the day.
- ETF activity: ETF trading value was 1.2× its 20-day average. Unusually busy: Sector (1.9×, price +1.5%).
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