OneTrader | Indian Stock Market Closing Report | Thursday, October 29, 2026
Indian equity markets staged a strong recovery on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as buying across banking, information technology, power and infrastructure stocks lifted the benchmark indices. The rally followed the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, while easing crude oil prices and strong domestic institutional buying helped improve investor sentiment.
The BSE Sensex surged 905.01 points, or 1.24%, to close at 74,151.04, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 237.90 points, or 1.05%, to settle at 22,936.75. The Bank Nifty gained 642.25 points, or 1.18%, to finish at 54,909.65, reflecting strong participation from financial stocks.
Thursday’s advance was particularly significant because Indian equities had faced sustained selling pressure in recent sessions. Elevated energy prices, inflation concerns and uncertainty surrounding global interest rates had weighed on market sentiment. The latest recovery brought the Nifty back above 22,900 and pushed the Sensex beyond 74,000.
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Sensex and Nifty Recover as Buying Broadens Across the Market
The Indian stock market opened cautiously on Thursday but gained momentum as the session progressed. Buying in heavyweight stocks helped the benchmarks move steadily higher, with both indices finishing close to their intraday highs.
The Sensex touched an intraday high of 74,166.16, while the Nifty reached 22,961.95. The Bank Nifty also climbed to 54,980.15 during the session.
Indian stock market closing levels — October 29, 2026
| Index | Closing level | Day change |
|---|---|---|
| BSE Sensex | 74,151.04 | +905.01 (+1.24%) |
| NSE Nifty 50 | 22,936.75 | +237.90 (+1.05%) |
| Nifty Bank | 54,909.65 | +642.25 (+1.18%) |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 57,841.65 | +566.95 (+0.99%) |
| Nifty Smallcap 100 | 18,811.35 | +176.45 (+0.95%) |
The recovery was not confined to a few heavyweight stocks. Mid-cap and small-cap companies also advanced, suggesting that buying interest extended across different market segments.
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The Nifty Midcap 100 gained nearly 1%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 rose 0.95%. Their participation was important after the recent volatility in smaller companies.
Market breadth improved, with 330 stocks in the Nifty 500 advancing, 168 declining and two finishing unchanged.
The combination of stronger benchmarks and positive breadth indicated a broad recovery in market sentiment.
Banking and Financial Stocks Lead the Recovery
Banking and financial services companies played an important role in Thursday’s market advance.
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The Bank Nifty gained 1.18%, recovering from the previous session’s weakness and contributing to the overall rise in benchmark indices.
Financial services stocks also attracted buying as investors reassessed the outlook for international interest rates following the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement.
The US central bank kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, choosing to maintain its current policy stance while monitoring inflation and economic developments.
For Indian financial markets, the decision provided greater clarity about near-term US monetary policy. Interest-rate expectations in the United States influence global bond yields, currency movements and foreign investment flows into emerging markets.
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The advance in financial shares also reflected selective buying in major lenders after a period of market volatility.
Kotak Mahindra Bank was among the prominent banking gainers, while buying across other financial companies helped strengthen the sector.
Power, Realty and Infrastructure Stocks Attract Buying
Power and real estate stocks were among Thursday’s stronger market segments, supported by buying across infrastructure-related companies.
Power Grid Corporation advanced approximately 4.2%, while other electricity-related companies also attracted investor attention.
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Expectations surrounding electricity demand and infrastructure investment remained important themes for the sector.
Real estate stocks also performed strongly, benefiting from renewed interest in economically sensitive businesses.
The gains extended to selected public-sector companies and transport-related businesses, adding to the positive market breadth.
The stronger performance of infrastructure-linked sectors suggested that investors were becoming more willing to take exposure to domestic economic activity despite continuing uncertainty in international markets.
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IT Stocks Recover Following the Federal Reserve Decision
Information technology shares recovered on Thursday after experiencing selling pressure during the previous session.
The sector gained approximately 1%, supported by improved sentiment following the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
Indian IT companies earn a substantial portion of their revenue from international customers, particularly in the United States. Expectations surrounding American economic growth, business technology spending and interest rates therefore remain important influences on the sector.
The Federal Reserve’s decision reduced uncertainty about the immediate direction of US borrowing costs, although policymakers continued to highlight inflation risks.
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For Indian technology exporters, investor attention remains focused on enterprise spending, demand from major international clients and currency movements.
Thursday’s recovery helped offset some of the previous session’s technology-sector weakness.
Market Volatility Falls as Investor Sentiment Improves
One of Thursday’s encouraging developments was the decline in market volatility.
The India VIX fell 6.95% to 15.12, indicating reduced expectations of near-term fluctuations in Nifty options.
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The decline accompanied gains in both benchmark indices and stronger participation across mid-cap and small-cap companies.
Volatility had remained elevated during the previous week as investors responded to crude oil prices, geopolitical developments and uncertainty surrounding international monetary policy.
Thursday’s lower VIX suggested that immediate concerns had moderated, although it did not eliminate the possibility of further market fluctuations.
The stronger market breadth reinforced the improvement in sentiment, with advances outnumbering declines across the Nifty 500.
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FII and DII Activity: Foreign Investors Sell, Domestic Institutions Buy
Provisional cash-market data for Thursday, October 29, 2026 shows foreign institutional investors were net sellers, while domestic institutions bought more than enough to offset the selling.
| Institutional investors | Trading date | Net activity |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) | October 29, 2026 | −₹2,676 crore |
| Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) | October 29, 2026 | +₹2,224 crore |
Domestic institutional buying continues to cushion the market during periods of foreign selling. The direction of these flows over the coming sessions will matter for whether the recovery holds.
Crude Oil Eases as Energy Supply Risks Remain
International crude oil prices eased on Thursday, offering some relief to Indian equities.
Brent crude futures declined approximately 0.8% to $114.40 per barrel, although prices remained elevated because of continuing concerns about energy supplies from the Middle East.
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For India, even a modest decline in crude prices is relevant because the country depends heavily on imported petroleum.
Lower oil prices can reduce pressure on the import bill, transportation expenses and inflation expectations.
However, crude oil remaining above $110 per barrel continues to present challenges for businesses dependent on petroleum products and energy-intensive manufacturing.
The relationship between crude oil prices and the Indian rupee also remains important, as changes in the import bill can affect demand for US dollars.
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Energy prices will therefore remain a significant influence on market sentiment even after Thursday’s strong recovery.
Global Markets React to the Federal Reserve’s Rate Pause
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its October 28 policy meeting, maintaining a cautious approach as inflation remained elevated.
The decision came ahead of the US midterm elections and amid uncertainty about the direction of economic growth and consumer prices.
Global equity markets reacted unevenly, with technology-related developments and corporate announcements contributing to mixed performances across Asian markets.
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For Indian equities, the Fed’s decision provided greater clarity about near-term monetary conditions.
US interest rates influence international capital flows because investors compare returns across American bonds, developed-market equities and emerging-market assets.
The dollar’s direction and US Treasury yields will remain important indicators for foreign investment into Indian markets.
The combination of stable US interest rates and slightly lower crude oil prices helped create a more supportive environment for Indian equities on Thursday.
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Nifty Outlook for Friday, October 30
The Nifty’s close at 22,936.75 places the index above the important psychological level of 22,900 after several sessions of volatility.
The benchmark’s recovery from Wednesday’s close of 22,698.85 was supported by buying in banking, technology, power and infrastructure stocks.
The 22,900 region will be an important short-term reference area during Friday’s trading. Continued buying could bring 23,000 into focus, while renewed weakness would direct attention toward the 22,800 region.
These levels are observational market reference points rather than guaranteed support or resistance.
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Investors will monitor international crude oil prices, currency movements, foreign institutional flows and global equity-market developments.
The Federal Reserve’s policy guidance will also remain relevant as markets assess whether US borrowing costs could stay elevated for longer.
Thursday’s recovery was encouraging because it involved more than a handful of heavyweight stocks. Gains across banking, financial services, technology, infrastructure and smaller companies demonstrated broader participation.
Nevertheless, elevated crude oil prices and uncertainty about international inflation remain important risks.
The Sensex’s return above 74,000 and the Nifty’s recovery beyond 22,900 marked a significant improvement in market sentiment. Whether the rebound develops into a sustained advance will depend on continued buying interest, institutional participation and stability in global financial conditions.
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