Sensex Jumps Over 700 Points, Nifty Nears 22,450; TCS, ITC

Sensex Today | Market Updates, Friday, October 9, 2026: Indian equity markets traded firmly higher on Friday, supported by buying in IT stocks and easing crude oil prices across Asian markets. As of 12:20 PM, the Sensex climbed 704.40 points, or 0.98%, to 72,297.64, while the Nifty 50 advanced 220.10 points, or 0.99%, to 22,451.90. Among the Nifty 50 constituents,

(TCS), Apollo Hospitals Enterprise and Max Healthcare Institute emerged as leading gainers. IT stocks spearheaded the recovery, while buying interest in select FMCG shares further supported market sentiment. In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap index gained 1.18%, whereas the Nifty SmallCap index edged up 0.16%, reflecting stronger performance among mid-sized companies. Sectorally, Nifty IT and Nifty FMCG led the advances, while Nifty Metal and Nifty Pharma faced selling pressure and ranked among the weakest-performing sectors. Overall, domestic equities witnessed a broad-based recovery, with IT stocks and softer crude oil prices providing support. Investors will continue to monitor global market cues, oil price movements and sector-specific developments for further direction. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.