Markets End Lower as IT and Oil Stocks Drag

The Indian stock market ended in the red today, October 28, 2026, with the Nifty 50 falling 50.90 points (-0.22%) to 22,698.85, while the Sensex declined 352.64 points (-0.48%) to 73,246.03. Top Gainer - Nifty 50:

gained 4.43%, closing at ₹8,137. Top Loser - Nifty 50: Infosys fell 3.43%, closing at ₹1,123.15. What drove the market? • Heavy selling in IT stocks and oil-and-gas companies weighed on the benchmark indices. • Crude oil prices surged above $116 per barrel, raising concerns about inflation and market sentiment. • Investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. • Buying in auto, consumer durables and select banking stocks helped the market recover from intraday lows.