Nifty slips 99 points as US inflation sparks rate concerns

Market Update | 15 October 2026 Indian markets may remain cautious as hotter-than-expected US inflation data revives concerns about a possible Federal Reserve rate hike. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.88%, while the S&P 500 declined 1.11%. Key Market Data Nifty 50: 22,622.70, down 0.44% Bank Nifty: 55,316, down 0.30% India VIX: 14.62, up 3.61% FII selling: ₹1,857.44 crore DII buying: ₹2,670.44 crore Technical Levels Nifty support is placed at 22,449, while resistance stands near 22,796. Sustained trading below support could increase selling pressure, whereas a move above resistance may improve sentiment. Stocks in Focus HDFC AMC, HDFC Life, Angel One, Nestle India, Persistent Systems, Polycab India, Tech Mahindra and Wipro are among the companies scheduled to announce results today. Market View: Neutral to cautious. Global inflation concerns and FII selling remain key risks, while DII buying may provide some support. Watch price action around key levels before drawing a directional conclusion. Learning Outcome: US inflation, Federal Reserve rate expectations, institutional flows and volatility can influence Indian equities. Combining global cues with technical levels helps investors assess market risk. Disclosure: This post is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Prepared by Ishwar Kathed, SEBI Registered Research Analyst, INH0000024374, Apex Alpha Advisory.