Market Wrap
Market Wrap, 22 October 2026: Sensex and Nifty Decline; RBI Focuses on Inflation Risks
Daily market summary covering Indian stock indices, economic policy, corporate earnings, and global cues.
Monminds Research Team
22 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
What moved the markets
According to India Infoline, the Sensex fell 460 points and the Nifty closed below 22,700, dragged down by media, FMCG, and IT stocks. Equitymaster reported that the Sensex ended 460 points lower with the Nifty below 22,700 and KEI Industries down 8%.
TradingView noted that FPIs pulled out Rs 52,100 Cr from Indian equities in October. The Times of India reported that the rupee hit a 6-week high, surging 53 paise to 94.38 against the dollar on Jio IPO inflows and RBI support.
Economy and policy
Zee Business reported that the RBI MPC minutes showed inflation may touch 6% in Q3 and the GDP growth forecast was raised to 7.1%. ANI News stated that rate cuts are off the table for now and further hikes depend on the inflation outlook, according to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
Devdiscourse reported that global rate pressures and inflation risks may drive 50 bps more RBI hikes by February 2027, according to Emkay. The Economic Times noted that India's interest rate gap with G7 is in focus as the RBI weighs inflation risks.
Companies and earnings
Kalkine India reported that Indosolar Ltd. dropped as quarterly profit fell 89% and revenue contracted. Kalkine India also stated that Paisalo Digital Q2 FY27 results showed profit rising to Rs 6,505 Lakhs.
Business Standard reported that Colgate shares fell 2% ahead of their Q2 show, with eyes on the first earnings under the new CEO. Moneycom.com listed stocks to watch today including Indian Hotels, PC Jeweller, Seamec, Bharat Electronics, and Tata Communications.
Global cues
The Economic Times reported that the rupee snapped an eight-day rally as oil climbed to its highest since May. The Times of India stated that the rupee is under pressure, slipping to 94.50 as oil rises and Dalal Street struggles in the red.
Investing.com India reported that Indian stocks opened lower as crude oil surged and the rupee weakened. CNBC TV18 noted that gold and silver slid in global markets.
IPOs
The Economic Times reported that NSE shares are in focus as an IPO lock-in expiry frees up a stake worth Rs 3,247 crore for trade. Goodreturns noted that NSE shares were listed to trade on the MSEI from September 24 under the 'Permitted to Trade' category.
Where this comes from
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