Sector Performance Today (28 October 2026): Pharma Leads, IT Lags — Heatmap, Breadth and Most Active Stocks
Quick answer
Sector-wise market performance for 28 October 2026: Pharma up +1.69% and IT at -1.91%, with advance-decline breadth, sector indices and the most active large caps.
Generated from exchange and market-data feeds by the TrendRipperX Data Desk. Prices can be delayed; this report describes price moves and does not claim to know why a stock moved.
Quick summary
Leading sector
Pharma
+1.69%
Lagging sector
IT
-1.91%
Breadth
26 up / 25 down
Which sectors moved on 28 October 2026
Pharma was the strongest pocket at an average +1.69% across our large-cap universe, while IT was the weakest at -1.91%. Market breadth stood at 26 advances against 25 declines out of 51 tracked names, with the Nifty 50 at 22,698.85 (-0.22%). Data is as of 05:00 pm IST.
Sector heatmap
| Sector | Average change | Advances | Declines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharma | +1.69% | 5 | 0 |
| Infra | +1.23% | 2 | 1 |
| Auto | +1.21% | 6 | 0 |
| Financials | +0.53% | 7 | 3 |
| Consumer | +0.20% | 1 | 2 |
| FMCG | -0.24% | 2 | 3 |
| Materials | -0.33% | 1 | 3 |
| Metal | -0.63% | 1 | 2 |
| Energy | -1.54% | 1 | 5 |
| Telecom | -1.55% | 0 | 1 |
| IT | -1.91% | 0 | 5 |
NSE sector indices
| Index | Level | % change |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | 54,267.40 | +0.54% |
| IT | 31,553.40 | -1.98% |
| Auto | 25,707.35 | +1.45% |
| FMCG | 42,878.35 | -0.56% |
| Pharma | 26,541.35 | +1.04% |
| Metal | 11,769.35 | -0.32% |
| Energy | 34,946.30 | -0.89% |
| Financials | 24,418.25 | +0.47% |
| Realty | 797.85 | -0.89% |
| Media | 1,637.40 | +1.38% |
| PSU Bank | 8,133.60 | +0.08% |
| Infra | 8,690.05 | -0.42% |
Most active stocks by volume
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC BANK LTD | 685.30 | +0.75% | 2,85,34,206 |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | 1,158.00 | -3.19% | 2,18,66,598 |
| WIPRO LTD | 184.50 | -1.34% | 1,92,13,068 |
| KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD | 440.00 | -0.56% | 1,68,35,584 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | 1,123.15 | -3.43% | 1,56,36,449 |
| ITC LTD | 259.50 | -0.19% | 1,51,60,025 |
| BHARTI AIRTEL LIMITED | 1,948.10 | -1.55% | 1,45,02,415 |
| TATA STEEL LIMITED | 169.27 | -1.25% | 1,28,94,674 |
Strongest closes (near the day's high)
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Position in day range |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXIS BANK LIMITED | 1,220.00 | +1.19% | 100% |
| EICHER MOTORS LTD | 7,300.00 | +1.88% | 100% |
| ITC LTD | 259.50 | -0.19% | 100% |
| TRENT LTD | 2,913.90 | +3.31% | 100% |
| HCL TECHNOLOGIES LTD | 1,400.50 | -1.37% | 98% |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERV LT | 2,460.00 | -1.48% | 98% |
Weakest closes (near the day's low)
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change | Position in day range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHARAT PETROLEUM CORP LT | 287.00 | -2.91% | 2% |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD | 1,158.00 | -3.19% | 3% |
| COAL INDIA LTD | 392.00 | -1.51% | 11% |
| SHREE CEMENT LIMITED | 23,020.00 | -1.20% | 17% |
| BAJAJ AUTO LIMITED | 10,485.00 | +0.91% | 18% |
| AVENUE SUPERMARTS LIMITED | 3,133.90 | -2.07% | 23% |
Session takeaways
- Market pulse reads 47/100 — neutral.
- NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 22,698.85 (-0.22%).
- Breadth in the large-cap universe: 26 advancing vs 25 declining, a positive bias.
- Pharma leads sectors at +1.69%, while IT lags at -1.91%.
- Top large-cap gainer: APOLLO HOSPITALS ENTER. L +4.43%.
- Biggest laggard: INFOSYS LIMITED -3.43%.
- Gold futures at ₹1,43,934 (-0.14%).
- Gap scanner: 5 large caps opened above the previous close, 6 below; widest intraday swing is APOLLOHOSP at 5.60%.
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: Pharma (+1.69%) — higher at the time of writing
- Lagging sector: IT (-1.91%) — lower at the time of writing
- Breadth: 26 up / 25 down
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. Historical fields such as trailing returns and 52-week extremes are computed on the adjusted daily series so splits and bonuses do not create false gaps. A timestamp outside market hours reflects the last traded or last published value, not a live tick.
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Sources
- NSE India equity and sector index board data via our exchange data feed
- TrendRipperX market dashboard
“This report is generated automatically from live exchange and official association data at the time stamped above. Prices move continuously — verify on the source before acting. Nothing here is investment advice.”
Frequently asked questions
Why is sector Performance Today (28 October 2026): Pharma Leads, IT Lags — Heatmap, Breadth and Most Active Stocks making headlines?
Sector-wise market performance for 28 October 2026: Pharma up +1.69% and IT at -1.91%, with advance-decline breadth, sector indices and the most active large caps.
Which sectors moved on 28 October 2026?
Pharma was the strongest pocket at an average +1.69% across our large-cap universe, while IT was the weakest at -1.91%. Market breadth stood at 26 advances against 25 declines out of 51 tracked names, with the Nifty 50 at 22,698.85 (-0.22%). Data is as of 05:00 pm IST.
What should you know about session takeaways?
Market pulse reads 47/100 — neutral. NIFTY 50 is trading lower at 22,698.85 (-0.22%). Breadth in the large-cap universe: 26 advancing vs 25 declining, a positive bias. Pharma leads sectors at +1.69%, while IT lags at -1.91%. Top large-cap gainer: APOLLO HOSPITALS ENTER. L +4.43%.
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: Pharma (+1.69%) — higher at the time of writing. Lagging sector: IT (-1.91%) — lower at the time of writing. Breadth: 26 up / 25 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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