Market Wrap
Market Wrap, 18 October 2026: FPI Outflows, Jio IPO, and Q2 Earnings in Focus
Daily market wrap covering foreign portfolio investments, IPOs, corporate earnings, and macroeconomic developments.
Monminds Research Team
18 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
What moved the markets
According to The Economic Times on October 18, 2026, FPI selling crossed Rs 52,000 crore in October as Nifty defies foreign exodus, while Business Standard reported that the mcap of nine of top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 3.65 lakh cr with TCS shining. The Economic Times also reported on October 18, 2026, on the market action next week and monitorables including earnings, crude oil, and the Jio IPO.
According to BBN Times on October 18, 2026, the BSE Sensex fell to 71,924.68 amid the Russia-Ukraine War and the US-Iran Conflict. Pragativadi reported on October 18, 2026, that the Sensex shot up over 1500 points and closed at a three-week high.
Economy and policy
According to Fibre2Fashion on October 18, 2026, India's GDP is seen growing 7.1-7.3% in FY27 by Deloitte. The Sunday Guardian reported on October 18, 2026, on the RBI turning hawkish to fight inflation and a falling rupee.
Companies and earnings
According to Kalkine India on October 18, 2026, the Nelcast Q2 FY27 Earnings Call is set for 3 November 2026. Kalkine India also reported on October 18, 2026, on the Shakti Pumps SHAKTIPUMP Q2 FY27 Earnings Conference Call.
Global cues
According to Swarajya, foreign investors withdrew Rs 52,100 crore from Indian equities in October so far, taking 2026 outflows to Rs 3.12 lakh crore, while The Times of India reported the same 2026 exit figure of Rs 3.12 lakh crore. BW Businessworld reported on October 18, 2026, that FPIs pulled out Rs 52,100 cr from Indian equities in October so far amid global headwinds.
According to Hindusthan Samachar English on October 18, 2026, crude oil prices surged to their highest level since May, with Brent nearing 110 dollars per barrel. Moneycontrol.com reported on October 18, 2026, that Fed uncertainty and gulf tensions will keep commodity markets on edge next week.
IPOs
According to The Economic Times on October 18, 2026, the mega Jio Platforms IPO will lead Rs 31,663 crore offerings this week with 9 listings lined up. IPO Watch reported on October 18, 2026, on Fusion CX IPO listing gain expectation.
Where this comes from
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