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Sensex Ends Choppy Trade 483 Points Higher, Nifty at 23,753; Metal Shares Shine
Sentiment: NeutralHigh Priority
What Happened?
On October 26, 2026, the Sensex rose 483 points to close at 73,606.75, while the Nifty 50 ended at 22,753.20, driven by gains in metal and pharma sectors.
Key points
- Nifty Midcap 100 rose 1.19%, and Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 1.38%.
- Nifty Metal index increased by 2.2%, while Nifty Pharma surged 1.67%.
- 37 out of 50 Nifty stocks closed with gains.
- Top gainers included Dr Reddy's, JSW Steel, and Adani Ports.
- Top losers were Shriram Finance, Tata Consumer, and Bajaj Finance.
Key insights
- The rise in metal shares could indicate a recovery in industrial demand.
- Investors may focus on companies with strong earnings visibility amid high energy costs.
- Caution remains due to geopolitical uncertainties and upcoming central bank policy decisions.
Why it matters
The market's recovery reflects investor confidence amid sectoral gains, particularly in metals and healthcare.
Source
Business Standard
