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Market Recap·2 Oct 2026·3 min
🔴 Nifty slips -0.88%, Sensex closes at 71,910 — 02 October 2026
Market Wrap · 02 October 2026
Indian equities closed the day with the Nifty 50 at 22,421.95 (-0.88%) and the BSE Sensex at 71,909.70 (-0.79%).
Key Indices
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22,421.95 | 🔴 -0.88% |
| BSE Sensex | 71,909.70 | 🔴 -0.79% |
| Bank Nifty | 54,450.75 | ▼ -0.33% |
| Nifty IT | 28,304.70 | 🚀 +2.17% |
🚀 Top Gainers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mphasis | ₹2,250.20 | 🟢 +4.45% |
| Coforge | ₹1,826.00 | 🟢 +4.40% |
| Infosys | ₹1,035.00 | 🟢 +4.11% |
| United Breweries | ₹1,188.80 | 🟢 +2.65% |
| HDFC Life Insurance | ₹534.20 | 🟢 +2.49% |
📉 Top Losers
| Stock | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| PB Fintech (Policybazaar) | ₹980.00 | 🔴 -7.89% |
| Bajaj Auto | ₹10,045.00 | 🔴 -7.62% |
| Maruti Suzuki | ₹11,386.00 | 🔴 -4.86% |
| UPL | ₹516.80 | 🔴 -4.25% |
| LIC Housing Finance | ₹509.00 | 🔴 -4.00% |
Market Outlook
Selling pressure dominated as bulls failed to defend key support levels. Investors are advised to remain cautious, focus on quality large-caps, and avoid over-leveraging until momentum stabilises.
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Disclaimer: This market recap is auto-generated from public exchange data. It is not investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before investing.