Nifty Reclaims 23,000 Despite Broader Market Weakness

ndian equity markets ended higher today, October 30, 2026, extending gains for the second consecutive session. The Nifty 50 gained 116.35 points (0.51%) to close at 23,053.10, while the Sensex advanced 308.49 points (0.42%) to settle at 74,459.53. Top Gainer : Nifty 50: Trent surged 5.44%, closing at ₹3,017.30. Top Loser : Nifty 50:

declined 2.13%, closing at ₹823.15. What drove the market? IT stocks led the recovery, with the Nifty IT index gaining over 2%. Trent rallied following strong quarterly results, while IndiGo and Infosys also supported the benchmarks. Pharma and healthcare stocks witnessed buying interest. However, broader markets remained under pressure, with the Nifty Midcap 100 falling 0.93% and the Smallcap 100 declining 1.85%.