GIFT Nifty fell by more than 50 points; Asian markets show mixed dynamics; Brent trades at $114

According to data, GIFT Nifty signaled a possible negative opening for the Nifty 50 index. Meanwhile, Asian markets traded at elevated levels at the start of trading.

As of the data update on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, GIFT Nifty futures showed a decline of 88.5 points, indicating a negative start for Nifty 50. Most Asian markets rose against the backdrop of oil prices falling below the $115 per barrel mark.

In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index and in South Korea, the Kospi index showed growth of 1.85% and 4.49%, respectively. At the same time, during the night, US indices Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 closed higher—up 0.28% and 0.70% respectively, while the Nasdaq Composite finished the session up 0.83%.

Crude oil prices slightly decreased after the meeting between the Saudi Arabian Defense Minister and the Iranian President in Tehran, aimed at de-escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. The July futures contract was valued at $114.8, representing a drop of 0.83%. Gold futures fell by 0.11%, and silver futures traded 0.51% lower.

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The Rupee opened 2 points stronger against the US dollar, reaching the level of 95.17, compared to Monday's close at 95.19 per dollar.

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Asian Markets Are Rising

Asia-Pacific markets traded at elevated levels, following the movements that occurred on Wall Street on Monday. The Nikkei 225 of Japan and the Kospi of South Korea increased by 1.85% and 4.49%, respectively.

Major US Indices Closed Higher

On Monday, the session ended with major US indices rising. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones futures demonstrated gains of 0.70% and 0.28%, respectively.

Oil Prices Fall Below $115 Per Barrel

On Tuesday, oil prices slightly decreased as the possibility of resolving the war between the US and Israel against Iran kept supply concerns receding, yet Brent remained close to six-month highs due to attacks on Saudi Arabia, reducing hopes for immediate regional stability.

The Indian stock market began the trading session with positive momentum after a three-day decline, but soon experienced a sharp drop. The market initially showed growth due to activity in IT stocks. The BSE Sensex opened at 73,665.64 points, showing an increase of 416.25 points, and the NSE Nifty 50 reached 22,742.20 points, increasing by 54.55 points. Bank Nifty also started with a rise of 40.05 points, reaching 54,965.75 points. Specifically, Nifty showed a rise of more than 300 points among IT stocks; TCS shares rose by 2.63%, Infosys by 1.53%, Wipro by 0.85%, and HCL Tech by 1.22%.

However, as trading time increased, the pace of market growth slowed down. Weakness in international stock markets and high crude oil prices negatively affected the market. The rise of Sensex and Nifty gradually weakened, and Nifty, which opened in the green zone, quickly turned red. It lost more than 100 points, and Sensex fell by more than 150 points, also entering the red zone. Bank Nifty remained in the red zone throughout the day, losing more than 500 points.

Brent Crude price holds around $114 per barrel

Brent Crude is trading around $114 per barrel. Since India imports a significant portion of its needs, rising oil prices could put pressure on inflation, companies' production costs, and the country's trade deficit. In the foreign exchange market, the Indian rupee also started moving with slight support. Compared to the closing on Thursday at 94.82 rupees per dollar, the rupee opened at 94.79 per dollar on Friday, strengthening by 3 paisa. Meanwhile, Asian markets saw a decline, and US stock markets also closed mostly negative on Thursday.

Investor concerns related to growing corporate spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and high crude oil prices pressured market sentiment. The domestic market will now watch company results for the third quarter. These reports will show how companies are coping with high energy costs, a weak global environment, and economic uncertainty.

Market support expected next week

There are also positive signals for the stock market. A significant fall in the yield of US 10-year treasury bonds and the strengthening of the rupee could contribute significantly. These factors are capable of helping reduce selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), which in turn can support the stock market. Furthermore, the Jio Platforms IPO attracted about 3.73 lakh crore over the last two days. After the share distribution process is complete, it is expected that more than 3 lakh crore of this amount will return to the market, which could increase the availability of funds in the market next week and support stocks.

Expected rally in large-cap stocks

If there is a rise in the stock market on Monday, it may be led by large corporate stocks. There is relative stability in large-cap stocks, and opportunities may arise to invest in stocks of companies with good growth at reasonable prices. Conversely, pressure may persist in the mid-cap and especially small-cap segments. Previously, the growth of these stocks was driven not so much by strong operational performance of the companies as by an additional inflow of cash into the market. Thus, justifying the current prices of some stocks based on their operating results may be difficult.

What signals for investors?

Currently, the market faces two types of signals. On one hand, buying in IT stocks, a slight strengthening of the rupee, and a potential influx of funds next week could support the market. On the other hand, crude oil priced around $114 per barrel, weakness in global markets, and uncertainty regarding quarterly company results increase risks. In such an atmosphere, making decisions based solely on the initial market rise is not the right step. Besides looking for investment opportunities in large and reliable companies, attention must be paid to company profits, its valuation, and risks. Special caution should be exercised when investing in small-cap stocks.

On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Sensex index showed a decline of 500 points, while the Nifty approached the 22,600 level. In broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and Nifty SmallCap indices demonstrated drops of 1.04% and 0.91%, respectively.

As of 9:18 AM, the Sensex fell by 572.62 points or 0.78%, reaching 73,137.07, while the Nifty50 decreased by 199.15 points or 0.87%, settling at 22,610.30. Among the main losers in the Nifty50 index were Power Grid Corporation, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Nestle India. Sectorally, Nifty Chemical, Nifty Auto, and Nifty Metal showed reduced performance, whereas Nifty recorded growth.

As part of the second-quarter (Q2FY27) reporting, results from companies such as Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Total Gas, BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle, Chennai Petroleum Corporation, CIE Automotive India, Colgate-Palmolive (India), CreditAccess Grameen, Cyient, Hatsun Agro Product, Havells India, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Jindal Stainless, Mahindra Lifespace Developers, Maharashtra Scooters, Nippon Life India Asset Management, Nuvoco Vistas Corporation, Orient Cement, Paisalo Digital, Pitti Engineering, Rallis India, Sagility, Sapphire Foods India, Swiggy, and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) will be announced on Monday.

Sectoral Index Dynamics

In the early trading sessions, all major sectoral indices traded in the negative. The largest drop was recorded by Nifty Metal, which declined by almost 2%. Furthermore, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Pharma each lost 1.4%, and Nifty Auto also significantly dropped by 1.88%.

The broader market also showed deteriorating indicators: the Nifty Midcap 100 index fell by 1.53%, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 index lost 1.4%, which was worse than the benchmark Nifty 50 index.

At the 30-point level, only five stocks in the Sensex were trading higher, while 25 were in the red zone. The technology company Tech Mahindra led the gainers, showing an increase of only 0.28%. PowerGrid was the worst performer, losing 2.5%. Among other stocks that fell the most were Maruti Suzuki, M&M, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, and IndiGo.

During the opening of trading, the Nifty 50 lost 157 points or 0.69%, opening at 22,626 on Thursday. Earlier, at the open, the Sensex index had fallen by 511 points or 0.69% to 73,198 amid rising crude oil prices to $110. Before trading began, the Nifty 50 was already down by 124 points or 0.54% at 22,687, and the BSE Sensex had fallen by more than 350 points in preliminary trades, reaching 73,337.

Regarding the foreign exchange market, the rupee opened stable against the US dollar at 94.47 on Thursday.