Stock Market Today (17 September 2026): Nifty Ends Lower at 23,270.60
Quick answer
Nifty 50 closed at 23,270.60 (-0.54%) on 17 September 2026. Full market wrap with top gainers, top losers, index levels and breadth.
Quick summary
Nifty 50
23,270.60
-0.54%
Day range
23,193.65 – 23,363.55
Previous close
23,398.10
Market summary for 17 September 2026
The Nifty 50 slipped to 23,270.60 (-127.50 points, -0.54%) as of 04:15 pm IST. The index traded between 23,193.65 and 23,363.55 against a previous close of 23,398.10.
Key numbers at a glance
- Nifty 50: 23,270.60 (down 0.54%)
- Market pulse: 59/100 (Neutral)
- Advances / declines: 34 / 16
- Leading sector: Pharma (up 1.53%)
How the other indices closed
- Sensex: 74,314.59 (-0.62%)
- Bank Nifty: 56,055.75 (-0.97%)
- Nifty IT: 29,155.60 (+0.81%)
- India VIX: 12.29 (+0.00%)
Top gainers today
- HDFCLIFE at ₹557.00 (+4.81%)
- SBILIFE at ₹1,766.90 (+3.91%)
- DRREDDY at ₹1,175.00 (+2.98%)
- TATASTEEL at ₹187.29 (+2.29%)
- DIVISLAB at ₹9,323.00 (+1.77%)
Top losers today
- ONGC at ₹232.43 (-1.88%)
- TITAN at ₹4,841.00 (-1.39%)
- HDFCBANK at ₹713.00 (-1.19%)
- HINDUNILVR at ₹1,942.20 (-1.02%)
- COALINDIA at ₹418.00 (-1.02%)
What moved the market
- Market pulse reads 59/100 — neutral.
- NIFTY 50 is trading higher at 23,270.6 (+0.23%).
- Breadth in the large-cap universe: 34 advancing vs 16 declining, a positive bias.
- Pharma leads sectors at +1.53%, while Consumer lags at -0.31%.
- Top large-cap gainer: HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD +4.81%.
- Biggest laggard: OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORP. -1.88%.
- Gold futures at ₹1,51,798 (-0.44%).
- Gap scanner: 6 large caps opened above the previous close, 6 below; widest intraday swing is HDFCLIFE at 5.57%.
Levels to track in the next session
Immediate reference points stay the day's high of 23,363.55 and low of 23,193.65. A close above the day's high keeps momentum with buyers, while a break of the low shifts the near-term bias to sellers. The 52-week band of 22,183 – 26,373 frames the wider trend.
Live pages for these numbers
Key takeaways
- Nifty 50: 23,270.60 (-0.54%) — lower at the time of writing
- Day range: 23,193.65 – 23,363.55
- Previous close: 23,398.10
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.
Sources
- NSE India (index and equity board data, delivered through our exchange data feed)
- BSE India (Sensex levels)
- TrendRipperX live 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 stock Market Today (17 September 2026): Nifty Ends Lower at 23,270.60 making headlines?
Nifty 50 closed at 23,270.60 (-0.54%) on 17 September 2026. Full market wrap with top gainers, top losers, index levels and breadth.
How significant is market summary for 17 September 2026?
The Nifty 50 slipped to 23,270.60 (-127.50 points, -0.54%) as of 04:15 pm IST. The index traded between 23,193.65 and 23,363.55 against a previous close of 23,398.10.
What does key numbers at a glance mean for investors?
Nifty 50: 23,270.60 (down 0.54%). Market pulse: 59/100 (Neutral). Advances / declines: 34 / 16. Leading sector: Pharma (up 1.53%).
How the other indices closed?
Sensex: 74,314.59 (-0.62%). Bank Nifty: 56,055.75 (-0.97%). Nifty IT: 29,155.60 (+0.81%). India VIX: 12.29 (+0.00%).
What are the key points on top gainers today?
HDFCLIFE at ₹557.00 (+4.81%). SBILIFE at ₹1,766.90 (+3.91%). DRREDDY at ₹1,175.00 (+2.98%). TATASTEEL at ₹187.29 (+2.29%). DIVISLAB at ₹9,323.00 (+1.77%).
What should you know about top losers today?
ONGC at ₹232.43 (-1.88%). TITAN at ₹4,841.00 (-1.39%). HDFCBANK at ₹713.00 (-1.19%). HINDUNILVR at ₹1,942.20 (-1.02%). COALINDIA at ₹418.00 (-1.02%).
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