Sector Performance Today (16 September 2026): FMCG Leads, IT Lags — Heatmap, Breadth and Most Active Stocks
Quick answer
Sector-wise market performance for 16 September 2026: FMCG up +1.52% and IT at -1.50%, with advance-decline breadth, sector indices and the most active large caps.
Quick summary
Leading sector
FMCG
+1.52%
Lagging sector
IT
-1.50%
Breadth
32 up / 17 down
Which sectors moved on 16 September 2026
FMCG was the strongest pocket at an average +1.52% across our large-cap universe, while IT was the weakest at -1.50%. Market breadth stood at 32 advances against 17 declines out of 50 tracked names, with the Nifty 50 at 23,217.60 (+0.43%). Data is as of 05:00 pm IST.
Sector heatmap
| Sector | Average change | Advances | Declines |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMCG | +1.52% | 5 | 0 |
| Consumer | +1.19% | 3 | 0 |
| Financials | +0.93% | 7 | 3 |
| Metal | +0.89% | 2 | 1 |
| Auto | +0.84% | 4 | 1 |
| Energy | +0.37% | 4 | 1 |
| Telecom | +0.25% | 1 | 0 |
| Materials | +0.15% | 3 | 1 |
| Pharma | +0.09% | 2 | 3 |
| Infra | -0.28% | 1 | 2 |
| IT | -1.50% | 0 | 5 |
NSE sector indices
| Index | Level | % change |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | 56,292.45 | +0.88% |
| IT | 29,087.65 | -1.61% |
| Auto | 26,893.65 | +0.51% |
| FMCG | 45,559.00 | +1.60% |
| Pharma | 26,146.20 | -0.16% |
| Metal | 12,739.10 | +0.55% |
| Energy | 37,183.40 | +0.10% |
| Financials | 25,262.40 | +0.74% |
| Realty | 822.30 | +0.98% |
| Media | 1,515.05 | +0.74% |
| PSU Bank | 8,275.90 | +1.42% |
| Infra | 8,908.70 | -0.02% |
Most active stocks by volume
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATA STEEL LIMITED | 183.00 | -0.36% | 2,94,76,234 |
| HDFC BANK LTD | 721.50 | +0.69% | 2,74,76,943 |
| ITC LTD | 264.15 | +2.33% | 1,51,99,856 |
| WIPRO LTD | 166.89 | -1.86% | 1,10,30,339 |
| KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD | 415.00 | +1.25% | 1,08,98,426 |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | 1,240.00 | +0.38% | 1,00,23,997 |
| ICICI BANK LTD. | 1,358.80 | +0.62% | 96,25,762 |
| OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORP. | 236.80 | +0.36% | 87,48,123 |
Strongest closes (near the day's high)
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Position in day range |
|---|---|---|---|
| OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORP. | 236.80 | +0.36% | 100% |
| STATE BANK OF INDIA | 991.40 | +2.36% | 100% |
| BAJAJ AUTO LIMITED | 11,593.00 | +1.46% | 99% |
| JSW STEEL LIMITED | 1,248.90 | +1.58% | 94% |
| DIVI S LABORATORIES LTD | 9,158.00 | -0.44% | 91% |
| BHARAT PETROLEUM CORP LT | 303.35 | +1.55% | 89% |
Weakest closes (near the day's low)
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Position in day range |
|---|---|---|---|
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | 1,240.00 | +0.38% | 0% |
| POWER GRID CORP. LTD. | 262.80 | +0.00% | 0% |
| BAJAJ FINANCE LIMITED | 1,006.20 | -0.30% | 0% |
| MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD. | 12,166.00 | -0.53% | 3% |
| ADANI ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 2,920.00 | -0.29% | 10% |
| BAJAJ FINSERV LTD. | 1,837.00 | -1.01% | 10% |
Session takeaways
- Market pulse reads 63/100 — risk-on.
- NIFTY 50 is trading higher at 23,217.6 (+0.43%).
- Breadth in the large-cap universe: 32 advancing vs 17 declining, a positive bias.
- FMCG leads sectors at +1.52%, while IT lags at -1.50%.
- Top large-cap gainer: HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD +2.66%.
- Biggest laggard: TATA CONSULTANCY SERV LT -2.84%.
- Gold futures at ₹1,52,400 (+1.04%).
- Gap scanner: 6 large caps opened above the previous close, 6 below; widest intraday swing is TCS at 4.66%.
How to read sector rotation
Sector leadership tells you where money is rotating, which matters more than a single index print. Broad breadth with two or three sectors leading is a healthy trend; a rising index with negative breadth is usually narrow, index-heavyweight driven and fragile. Stocks closing in the top quarter of their day range show buyers in control into the close, and heavy volume confirms the move.
Key takeaways
- Leading sector: FMCG (+1.52%) — higher at the time of writing
- Lagging sector: IT (-1.50%) — lower at the time of writing
- Breadth: 32 up / 17 down
About this report
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Sources
- NSE India equity and sector index board data via our exchange data feed
- TrendRipperX market dashboard
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Frequently asked questions
What is the story behind sector Performance Today (16 September 2026): FMCG Leads, IT Lags — Heatmap, Breadth and Most Active Stocks?
Sector-wise market performance for 16 September 2026: FMCG up +1.52% and IT at -1.50%, with advance-decline breadth, sector indices and the most active large caps.
Which sectors moved on 16 September 2026?
FMCG was the strongest pocket at an average +1.52% across our large-cap universe, while IT was the weakest at -1.50%. Market breadth stood at 32 advances against 17 declines out of 50 tracked names, with the Nifty 50 at 23,217.60 (+0.43%). Data is as of 05:00 pm IST.
What should you know about session takeaways?
Market pulse reads 63/100 — risk-on. NIFTY 50 is trading higher at 23,217.6 (+0.43%). Breadth in the large-cap universe: 32 advancing vs 17 declining, a positive bias. FMCG leads sectors at +1.52%, while IT lags at -1.50%. Top large-cap gainer: HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD +2.66%.
How to read sector rotation?
Sector leadership tells you where money is rotating, which matters more than a single index print. Broad breadth with two or three sectors leading is a healthy trend; a rising index with negative breadth is usually narrow, index-heavyweight driven and fragile.
What does key takeaways mean for investors?
Leading sector: FMCG (+1.52%) — higher at the time of writing. Lagging sector: IT (-1.50%) — lower at the time of writing. Breadth: 32 up / 17 down.
What are the key points on about this report?
Every figure on this page is read from a primary source at the timestamp shown — exchange boards for equities and indices, the exchange bid book for IPOs, published association rates for bullion, and consolidated exchange quotes for crypto — with no estimation or third-party commentary.
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