Breaking: Nifty Tumbles 2.27% to 22,233.50 on 28 October 2026
Quick answer
The Nifty 50 is down 2.27% at 22,233.50 as of 09:00 am IST. Live breadth, sector damage and the biggest movers behind the move.
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Quick summary
Nifty 50
22,233.50
-2.27%
Day range
22,233.50 – 22,233.50
Previous close
22,749.75
What just happened
The Nifty 50 is trading at 22,233.50, -516.25 points (-2.27%) against the previous close of 22,749.75 — a move large enough to reset the day's tone. As of 09:00 am IST the index has travelled between 22,233.50 and 22,233.50.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Level | 22,233.50 |
| Change | -516.25 (-2.27%) |
| Day range | 22,233.50 – 22,233.50 |
| Previous close | 22,749.75 |
| 52-week range | — – — |
How the broader market is placed
| Index | Level | Change | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 73,598.67 | -111.02 | -0.15% |
| Bank Nifty | 52,812.90 | -1,162.00 | -2.15% |
| Nifty IT | 30,820.55 | -1,368.90 | -4.25% |
| India VIX | 16.40 | +0.00 | +0.00% |
Market breadth
Of the 51 large caps we track, 3 are advancing and 6 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 | +1.14% | 2 | 0 |
| Metal | +0.10% | 1 | 1 |
| Infra | +0.00% | 0 | 0 |
| Telecom | +0.00% | 0 | 0 |
| FMCG | +0.00% | 0 | 0 |
| Consumer | +0.00% | 0 | 0 |
| Energy | -0.08% | 0 | 1 |
| Auto | -0.16% | 0 | 1 |
| Financials | -0.16% | 0 | 1 |
| IT | -0.23% | 0 | 1 |
| Materials | -0.42% | 0 | 1 |
Biggest gainers in this move
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| DIVISLAB | 9,505.50 | +5.03% |
| TATASTEEL | 171.42 | +0.87% |
| SUNPHARMA | 1,751.20 | +0.64% |
| ADANIENT | 2,490.00 | +0.00% |
| ADANIPORTS | 1,754.50 | +0.00% |
| APOLLOHOSP | 7,791.50 | +0.00% |
| ASIANPAINT | 2,277.00 | +0.00% |
| AXISBANK | 1,205.70 | +0.00% |
Biggest losers in this move
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| GRASIM | 2,900.80 | -1.67% |
| SBIN | 945.10 | -1.63% |
| WIPRO | 187.00 | -1.16% |
| TMPV | 261.20 | -0.95% |
| JSWSTEEL | 1,252.70 | -0.58% |
| RELIANCE | 1,196.20 | -0.47% |
| ULTRACEMCO | 11,150.00 | +0.00% |
| TRENT | 2,820.60 | +0.00% |
Session context
- Market pulse reads 14/100 — strong risk-off.
- NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 22,233.5 (-2.27%).
- Breadth in the large-cap universe: 3 advancing vs 6 declining, a negative bias.
- Pharma leads sectors at +1.14%, while Materials lags at -0.42%.
- Top large-cap gainer: DIVI S LABORATORIES LTD +5.03%.
- Biggest laggard: GRASIM INDUSTRIES LTD -1.67%.
- Gold futures at ₹1,43,867 (-0.19%).
- Gap scanner: 6 large caps opened above the previous close, 6 below; widest intraday swing is DIVISLAB at 4.85%.
Levels that matter from here
The session high of 22,233.50 and low of 22,233.50 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 — – — 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: 22,233.50 (-2.27%) — lower at the time of writing
- Day range: 22,233.50 – 22,233.50
- Previous close: 22,749.75
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- BSE India (Sensex levels)
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Frequently asked questions
Breaking: Nifty Tumbles 2.27% to 22,233.50 on 28 October 2026 — what exactly happened?
The Nifty 50 is down 2.27% at 22,233.50 as of 09:00 am IST. Live breadth, sector damage and the biggest movers behind the move.
What just happened?
The Nifty 50 is trading at 22,233.50, -516.25 points (-2.27%) against the previous close of 22,749.75 — a move large enough to reset the day's tone. As of 09:00 am IST the index has travelled between 22,233.50 and 22,233.50.
How significant is market breadth?
Of the 51 large caps we track, 3 are advancing and 6 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 14/100 — strong risk-off. NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 22,233.5 (-2.27%). Breadth in the large-cap universe: 3 advancing vs 6 declining, a negative bias. Pharma leads sectors at +1.14%, while Materials lags at -0.42%. Top large-cap gainer: DIVI S LABORATORIES LTD +5.03%.
What is happening with levels that matter from here?
The session high of 22,233.50 and low of 22,233.50 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 — – — 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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