Mumbai News, 27 February 2026: Today, the Indian share market closed with a significant decline. Weak signals from global markets, concerns about inflation, and weak corporate results put pressure on the market. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Nifty 50 index fell by 320 points or 1.26% to close at 25,176.55. On the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex dropped by 1,001.06 points or 1.22% to close at 81,247.55.
This decline was mainly due to weak performance in the auto, FMCG, and financial services sectors. In today’s trading session, the market opened at 25,459.85 in the morning, recorded a high of 25,476.40 and a low of 25,141.30. Out of a total of 1,084 shares, 1,084 rose, 2,033 fell, and 99 remained unchanged. The total market turnover was recorded at ₹3,14,947.49 crore.
Closure of main Index
NSE Nifty 50:
25,176.55 (Drop: 320.00 points or -1.26%). Nifty saw a big fall in today’s session, mainly due to weakness in the global markets.
NSE Nifty Bank:
60,527.75 (down 659.95 points or -1.08%). There was also pressure in the banking sector, but some gains in the IT sector kept it somewhat in check.
NSE Nifty Midcap 100:
59,079.55 (down 718.60 points or -1.20%). There was heavy selling in midcap and smallcap shares, which caused the index to drop.
BSE Sensex:
81,247.55 (down: 1,001.06 points or -1.22%). Sensex fell by more than 1%, causing concern among investors.
BSE Midcap:
85,296.43 (Drop: 1,086.08 points or -1.26%)
Looking at the overall market movements, 56 shares reached a 52-week high, while 244 shares recorded a low. There were 57 shares in the upper circuit and 65 shares in the lower circuit. The total market capitalization remained at ₹466.82 lakh crore.
Sectoral performance
Today most sectors saw a decline, but the IT sector showed a slight rise. Here’s the information of major sectoral indices:
Nifty IT:
30,623.70 (up 69.50 points or +0.23%). The sector stayed positive due to strong results from IT companies.
Nifty Auto:
28,148.70 (down 544.70 points or -1.90%). Heavy selling was seen in the auto sector, mainly due to inflation and supply chain issues.
Nifty FMCG:
51,076.50 (down: 946.50 points or -1.82%). Pressure in the FMCG sector too, indicating lower consumer demand.
Nifty Financial Services:
27,875.00 (Drop: 434.85 points or -1.54%). Shares of banking and NBFC companies fell in the financial sector.
Other sectors:
The banking and metal sectors remained somewhat positive, but there was a 1-2% dip in auto, media, energy, capital goods and realty sectors.
Top gainers and losers:
Some shares showed an increase in today’s market, while most saw a decline. Here’s a list of the top gainers and losers:
- Top gainers (in Nifty/Sensex): Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Sun Pharma, Hindalco Industries. Besides these, Redington, Tejas Networks, Praj Industries, Orient Electric and Finolex Cables showed a 5-10% rise.
- Top losers (in Nifty/Sensex): Ultratech Cement, Trent, Jio Financial, Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors. Apart from these, Teamlease Services, Aegis Logistics, Balkrishna Industries and Sanofi India saw a big drop.
Other happenings and trends in the market
- FII and DII activities: FII sold ₹3,465.99 crore, while DII bought ₹5,031.57 crore. This indicates a cautious approach by the investors.
- Global signals: There was a decline in the European market, while GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 25,559.00 down 0.31%. Weakness in the American market is impacting the Indian market.
- Other news: KNR Construction has signed a deal with Tamil Nadu State Highway Authority for a HAM project. Quality Power Electrical got orders worth ₹57 crore. The Economic Survey 2026 boosted the market, but the decline couldn’t be avoided.
- Market opinion: Analysts say that due to inflation and global factors, the market will see ups and downs. Investors should stay cautious and focus on long-term investments.
This reflects the weak sentiment in the closed market. In the next trading session, global cues and domestic economic data will be important. Investors should make decisions keeping the risks in mind. This article is based on available information and may be updated according to market changes.
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