Closing Bell: Sensex Falls 547 Points, Nifty Slips

Bell: Sensex Falls 547 Points, Nifty Slips Below 22,350; IT, FMCG and Financial Stocks Weigh on Markets .Indian equity benchmarks ended Monday’s session, October 12, on a weak note, extending their decline amid selling pressure across key sectors. The Nifty 50 closed below 22,350, while the Sensex dropped 547 points. Top Nifty Losers:

, ITC, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), State Bank of India (SBI) and Bharti Airtel. Top Gainers: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Bajaj Auto, Bharat Electronics (BEL), BSE Ltd and Cipla. Sectoral Performance: Nifty Media surged around 4%, while Realty gained nearly 1%. Auto advanced 0.6%, and Pharma edged up 0.3%. In contrast, IT, Metal, Private Bank, PSU Bank and FMCG indices declined by approximately 0.5%–1%. Broader Markets: The Nifty Midcap index slipped 0.2%, while the Smallcap index advanced 1.3%, indicating relatively better resilience among smaller stocks. Market Outlook: Investors remained cautious as weakness in IT, FMCG and financial stocks weighed on benchmark indices, while selective buying supported Media, Realty and Smallcap shares. Disclaimer: Investment in the securities market is subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing.