Breaking: Nifty Tumbles 1.21% to 23,063.10 on 25 September 2026
Quick answer
The Nifty 50 is down 1.21% at 23,063.10 as of 12:00 am IST. Live breadth, sector damage and the biggest movers behind the move.
Quick summary
Nifty 50
23,063.10
-1.21%
Day range
23,046.15 – 23,281.95
Previous close
23,346.40
What just happened
The Nifty 50 is trading at 23,063.10, -283.30 points (-1.21%) against the previous close of 23,346.40 — a move large enough to reset the day's tone. As of 12:00 am IST the index has travelled between 23,046.15 and 23,281.95.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Level | 23,063.10 |
| Change | -283.30 (-1.21%) |
| Day range | 23,046.15 – 23,281.95 |
| Previous close | 23,346.40 |
| 52-week range | 22,183 – 26,373 |
How the broader market is placed
| Index | Level | Change | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 73,580.54 | -714.42 | -0.96% |
| Bank Nifty | 55,438.50 | -920.20 | -1.63% |
| Nifty IT | 28,208.85 | -645.70 | -2.24% |
| India VIX | 12.69 | +1.30 | +11.40% |
Market breadth
Of the 50 large caps we track, 3 are advancing and 47 declining. Breadth is not confirming the index print, so the move is narrow and driven by index heavyweights.
Sector damage / leadership right now
| Sector | Average change | Advances | Declines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharma | -0.57% | 1 | 4 |
| IT | -0.69% | 0 | 5 |
| Energy | -1.02% | 2 | 4 |
| FMCG | -1.17% | 0 | 5 |
| Materials | -1.22% | 0 | 4 |
| Consumer | -1.66% | 0 | 3 |
| Auto | -1.82% | 0 | 5 |
| Metal | -1.88% | 0 | 3 |
| Telecom | -2.08% | 0 | 1 |
| Infra | -2.10% | 0 | 3 |
| Financials | -3.22% | 0 | 10 |
Biggest gainers in this move
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| CIPLA | 1,399.00 | +1.14% |
| ONGC | 239.00 | +0.88% |
| NTPC | 326.60 | +0.18% |
| TCS | 2,087.00 | -0.12% |
| DIVISLAB | 9,602.00 | -0.23% |
| SBILIFE | 1,755.00 | -0.28% |
| ICICIBANK | 1,334.50 | -0.41% |
| INFY | 1,014.50 | -0.59% |
Biggest losers in this move
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| HDFCLIFE | 526.90 | -6.57% |
| BAJFINANCE | 982.00 | -6.23% |
| AXISBANK | 1,186.50 | -4.78% |
| BAJAJFINSV | 1,762.30 | -4.78% |
| INDUSINDBK | 919.50 | -4.33% |
| ADANIENT | 2,900.00 | -3.21% |
| BPCL | 307.10 | -2.82% |
| TRENT | 2,700.00 | -2.74% |
Session context
- Market pulse reads 5/100 — strong risk-off.
- NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 23,063.1 (-1.66%).
- Breadth in the large-cap universe: 3 advancing vs 47 declining, a negative bias.
- Pharma leads sectors at -0.57%, while Financials lags at -3.22%.
- Top large-cap gainer: CIPLA LTD +1.14%.
- Biggest laggard: HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD -6.57%.
- Gold futures at ₹1,50,841 (-0.30%).
- Gap scanner: 6 large caps opened above the previous close, 6 below; widest intraday swing is SBILIFE at 5.21%.
Levels that matter from here
The session high of 23,281.95 and low of 23,046.15 are the immediate reference points. A close near the day's low keeps sellers in control, while a reclaim of the day's high would suggest the fall is being bought. The wider 52-week band of 22,183 – 26,373 frames how far this move sits from the trend extremes.
What a one-percent-plus index day usually means
Moves of this size in a broad index are rarely stock-specific — they normally follow a global cue, an institutional flow shift, a policy or rate event, or a derivatives unwind near expiry. Check whether breadth and volume confirm the print before extrapolating: a wide move on thin breadth typically mean-reverts, while a wide move with two-to-one breadth and heavy volume tends to continue into the next session.
Key takeaways
- Nifty 50: 23,063.10 (-1.21%) — lower at the time of writing
- Day range: 23,046.15 – 23,281.95
- Previous close: 23,346.40
About this report
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Frequently asked questions
Why is breaking: Nifty Tumbles 1.21% to 23,063.10 on 25 September 2026 making headlines?
The Nifty 50 is down 1.21% at 23,063.10 as of 12:00 am IST. Live breadth, sector damage and the biggest movers behind the move.
What just happened?
The Nifty 50 is trading at 23,063.10, -283.30 points (-1.21%) against the previous close of 23,346.40 — a move large enough to reset the day's tone. As of 12:00 am IST the index has travelled between 23,046.15 and 23,281.95.
How significant is market breadth?
Of the 50 large caps we track, 3 are advancing and 47 declining. Breadth is not confirming the index print, so the move is narrow and driven by index heavyweights.
What should you know about session context?
Market pulse reads 5/100 — strong risk-off. NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 23,063.1 (-1.66%). Breadth in the large-cap universe: 3 advancing vs 47 declining, a negative bias. Pharma leads sectors at -0.57%, while Financials lags at -3.22%. Top large-cap gainer: CIPLA LTD +1.14%.
What is happening with levels that matter from here?
The session high of 23,281.95 and low of 23,046.15 are the immediate reference points. A close near the day's low keeps sellers in control, while a reclaim of the day's high would suggest the fall is being bought. The wider 52-week band of 22,183 – 26,373 frames how far this move sits from the trend extremes.
What a one-percent-plus index day usually means?
Moves of this size in a broad index are rarely stock-specific — they normally follow a global cue, an institutional flow shift, a policy or rate event, or a derivatives unwind near expiry.
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