Market News · 24 October 2026 · 2 min read
In short: Indian shares fell for a fourth day in a row on Friday, 23 October. The Sensex closed at 73,124, down 126 points, and the Nifty 50 at 22,600, down 88 points. Smaller companies fell much more, and the total value of BSE-listed companies has dropped by about ₹21.6 lakh crore over the four days.
How the indices closed on Friday
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 73,124 | −126 points (−0.2%) |
| Nifty 50 | 22,600 | −88 points (−0.4%) |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 55,801 | −2.2% |
| Nifty Smallcap 100 | 17,739 | −2.9% |
For every stock that rose on NSE, about five fell (624 up, 3,011 down). Every sector ended lower, led by metals (−2.7%), consumer durables (−2.6%), real estate (−2.4%) and public sector banks (−2.3%).
Why markets keep falling
- Oil above $114: crude rose another 1% to $114.7 a barrel on West Asia supply fears. India buys most of its oil abroad, so high prices feed inflation and hurt profits.
- Foreign selling: foreign investors have been selling heavily; Indian funds are buying, but not enough to stop the slide.
- Weak results: Swiggy fell 15% after its results,, and Infosys cut its full-year growth forecast.
What to watch next week
- Jio Platforms allotment (26 October) and listing (28 October).
- The US Federal Reserve’s meeting on 27–28 October.
- Crude oil prices and any fuel price changes.
If you invest through SIPs, keep going: falls like this let you buy more units at lower prices. Avoid putting money you will need soon into small-cap funds during such swings.
Sources
This is a news summary for education, not investment advice. Figures are as reported on or before 24 October 2026; check official filings before making decisions.