Sector Scan

NCDEX is expanding beyond agricultural commodities with NDEX and FINNDEX, two rule-based equity indices that will track large Indian companies and financial sector stocks. The exchange plans to introduce ETFs and mutual funds linked to the indices, followed by futures and options, subject to approvals and market readiness.

22 Oct 2026|06:45 PM

Indian stock markets ended lower for the third consecutive session on October 22, with the Sensex declining 460 points and the Nifty slipping below 22,700. Media, FMCG, IT and energy stocks led sectoral losses, while rising Brent crude prices and a sell-off across Asian markets added to investor concerns.

22 Oct 2026|04:33 PM

Sensex fell 876 points to 73,852.90 and Nifty declined 1.11% to 22,888.95 on October 19, 2026. Banking and IT stocks led losses amid earnings concerns, elevated crude oil prices and foreign investor outflows.

19 Oct 2026|06:36 PM

NSE IFSC and the London Stock Exchange will explore cooperation in cross-border listings, derivatives, equity indices and market-data distribution under an MoU signed on October 13, 2026.

14 Oct 2026|07:10 PM

The Sensex gained 745 points and the Nifty rose 1.13% on October 9, 2026, as TCS earnings lifted IT stocks and buying spread to banking, financial services and FMCG shares. Lower crude prices and a fall in India VIX supported sentiment, while global risks remained.

9 Oct 2026|12:06 PM